Brits find £3.25 solution to window condensation - it keeps your home warm too
As the winter approaches and temperatures are set to plummet - and are already dropping - many of us will be experiencing condensation appearing on our windows. When ignored, condensation can lead to mildew and mould growth in your home, and this in turn can have serious consequences for your health and even impact the structural integrity of your home if it spreads.
Health issues arising from mould can range from skin irritation and allergic reactions to bringing on asthma attacks, according to the NHS, so it's important to nip it in the bud as soon as possible by first managing the levels of condensation in your home. This simple do-it-yourself hack costs only £3.25 making it a great option if your working on tight budget.
According to Abelglass, condensation is the "biggest cause of mould around windows" in particular, but it can then easily spread, so the issue won't simply be localised in one area if you don't try to minimise moisture in your home. When the temperature is colder, condensation can form on your windows because the temperature outside is lower than inside. According to experts, you should "keep your heating on and allow a good amount of airflow in your homes with the windows open to combat" condensation.
However as the cost of living crisis continues on, if you're looking to minimise the hours that your central heating is turned on and your windows are open, then this window insulation kit is the perfect choice for you. The cheapest of these kits on Amazon costs only £3.25, but a range of the products are available going gradually up in price. You can also find these kits at hardware shops like B&Q, Homebase and Wickes.
These inexpensive and easy-to-install kits are particularly good if you only have single glazing - and are definitely much less hassle than installing a new set of windows. These plastic film sheets work by trapping air between the plastic layer and the window, which prevents the build up of condensation, while keeping any cold draughts away.
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The first step when installing one of these insulation kits is to make sure your windows are nice and clean, with all dust, dirt or cobwebs removed because you don't want any mess stuck beneath the plastic. Then take the double-sided tape that will come with your kit and place it around the edges of the window you’re installing it on, making sure it’s all straight before you remove any liner that might be present.
Next you cut the plastic film itself to size, leaving a couple of extra inches than the measurements of your window, because you will be shrinking the film later in the process. Then firmly fix the film to the window, starting at its top, then the sides and finally, the bottom of the window.
The last step is to grab your hair dryer and blow the hot air at the film so it shrinks and any wrinkles are removed. If there is still any excess around the edges snip it off and sit back with a cup of tea to enjoy your newly insulated, condensation-free windows.
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