When I wake up early in the winter, I find that the windows are covered with fog and water droplets, which affects the view and may lead to mold. There is a surprisingly simple daily necessities trick that every household can have on foreign forums, and it has been proven by netizens to be effective in reducing condensation.
A homeowner who was tired of cleaning his windows every day went online to ask for help: "Is there any way to prevent condensation on the windows?" It is often a headache to see the windows become foggy due to condensation in the early morning. When warm and humid air hits a cold glass surface, it is easy to form a large amount of condensation. If not treated in time in winter, black mold may breed in moist areas.
{9 99}A netizen’s trick is particularly eye-catching: apply a thin layer of shaving foam on indoor glass. He shared: "Use a cloth to apply a little shaving foam and apply a thin layer. Then wipe it until it is transparent (a small film will be left). I use it on bathroom mirrors and car windows, and it can last about 4 to 6 weeks without fogging. Do not use shaving gel."
The reason why this method is effective is that the surfactant in the shaving foam can reduce the surface tension, making it difficult for water droplets to form. Many drivers also recommend applying shaving foam on the car windows to prevent the windows from fogging up in the early morning.
But this method is not a long-term solution. To truly eliminate condensation, the key remains to improve indoor ventilation. Humid and low-temperature environments are most likely to allow condensation and mold to breed. To avoid mold, indoor humidity must be reduced.
Effective ways to improve humidity include opening windows appropriately for ventilation during the day when the temperature is not low, turning on the kitchen exhaust fan at any time when cooking, and keeping the bathroom exhaust fan running for about 20 minutes after taking a shower.
In addition, dehumidifiers are also very effective and can absorb moisture from the air. If you can only dry clothes indoors in winter, it is best to turn on a dehumidifier at the same time. If you think that electricity consumption is too expensive, be sure to open a window near the clothes to avoid moisture accumulation and condensation.
Another user added: "The way to reduce condensation is to produce less water vapor and to effectively discharge the generated water vapor. Exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms must be installed and used. Bathroom exhaust fans continue to operate for at least 20 minutes after taking a bath. Pots should be covered when cooking, and do not dry clothes indoors unless using a dryer."
Through these practices, indoor humidity can be reduced more reliably, and problems of repeated condensation and mold on windows can be truly avoided.