View 3 Images

As the weather gets colder and people start switching their heating on, many UK households are waking up to dripping wet windows and damp windowsills.

Condensation is a common occurrence in autumn and winter. But although fog on the glass might look harmless, it's the first warning sign that your home is holding too much moisture, and it could be quietly breeding mould.

According to window expert Nancy Whittington-Coates, condensation peaks during this time of the year because “the cold outdoor air clashes with the warm, humid air inside”.

Bedrooms are particularly prone to it, as Nancy explains that we exhale moisture while we sleep, so it gathers overnight on cold glass panes.

Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE

When left unsolved, the droplets

See Full Page