Wet windows (merged threads)

brummiebabe

Put neat washing up liquid on a chamoise leather (is that how you spell it?) Then wipe over all the windows (when they're dry!) Seems to slow down the moisture build up, although you have to keep doing it everyday. Don't know why it works - but it does help!! My mom did this for years before having double glazing!

We've got the same problem this year, don't remember it being like this last year! However, in the summer we discovered our front windows had no sealant round them (we've lived here 5 years:rolleyes: ) Have had new sealant put round them - suppose it's stopping the moisture escaping through the gaps!!!!!

likabu_2

Thanks to all replies

Mr_Skint wrote:

Get some trickle vents fitted.... make sure clothes arent dried on radiators.

What are trickle vents please?

I haven't got night settings on my windows, infact the windows are a pain. We have vertical blinds so you can't open the windows at all at night, they are the ones that open up right into your room.

brummiebabe wrote:

Put neat washing up liquid on a chamoise leather (is that how you spell it?) Then wipe over all the windows (when they're dry).

My Nan has mentioned this before, am going to try it tonight, just wondering where else the moisture will go if not on the windows.

Magentasue wrote:

Speaking from experience - make changes as soon as you see signs of damp/mould. Apart from it being a health hazard

Is it really a bad health hazard? Sorry, I sound really naive. If it is damaging to health then I will have to bite the bullet and get one of these dehumidifers as it is the last thing I want to inflict on my 2 little ones for the sake of saving some money.

Have looked in this evenings free ads and there were 2 second hand dehumidifiers for sale, unforunately both had already gone! Going to check out the prices of them from new.

Many thanks for all of your suggestions.

Lisa

Mr_Skint_2

http://www.u-fit.co.uk/windows/additionalextras/Tricklevent.asp

They go in the window frame at the top, Oh thats if youve got PVC frames.

taplady

brummiebabe wrote:

Put neat washing up liquid on a chamoise leather (is that how you spell it?) Then wipe over all the windows (when they're dry!) Seems to slow down the moisture build up, although you have to keep doing it everyday. Don't know why it works - but it does help!! My mom did this for years before having double glazing!

We've got the same problem this year, don't remember it being like this last year! However, in the summer we discovered our front windows had no sealant round them (we've lived here 5 years:rolleyes: ) Have had new sealant put round them - suppose it's stopping the moisture escaping through the gaps!!!!!

the washing up liquid does work.We used to do this daily in our old damp flat, just wipe daily with the neat washing up liquid on a dry cloth/chamois or old flannel and it will clear your windows ! :j

chardonnay_2

we used to live in a flat with only single glazing and the condensation was so bad it would wake us / keep us awake at night. we got mini dehumidifiers (plastic boxes, very cheap) from woolworths that you put on your windowsill and it has something inside that absorbs the water and stopped the problem.

proper dehumidiers would be best but they will help in the meantime.

squiggles

My windows are dripping wet from october to march,it drives me crazy.Ive tried everything,drying them morning noon and night and they still soaked.Its not the wet windows that bothers me so much its the black/pink mould growth.I have to get a knife and toothbrush into the rubber bits every couple of weeks.Ive also used those little boxes with the crystals in and find it absorbs so musy moisture it overfills and im left with it sitting in a puddle.

I have been looking at dehumidifiers in argos,theres one for £99.99 to suit 3 bedroom house but are they expensive to run as i think i would need to use it everyday.MY friend said they are about 10p per hour,is that right????

Magentasue

I googled and found this: http://www.seeboard-energy.com/showPage.do?name=homeenergy.energyefficiency.costs.til

With a dehumidifier you get low background heat where you put it and it helps with drying washing/towels etc so I don't consider them expensive to run.

From memory, I think they recommend you keep them on constantly to keep the level of water in the air low. I know it looks expensive but we put up with mould and damp for years before we got one. I sold mine for £20 so look in the local paper.

arkonite_babe

I've been looking into getting a de-humidifier as I'm having prblems with condensation. Our house like many of the other people here is double glazed and we have central heating. we keep the wiondowa on the night latch but still have wet windows in the morning. What's the best place to look for a de-humidifier? I will probably need quite a decent one as my litchen dining area is all in one and it tends to be the worst area for moisture.

student100

ikr2 wrote:

By the way - does anyone know if the white vinegar solutions for cleaning windows and uPVC will work adhesive remanents? A previous owner stuck a couple of plastic hooks and a doorbell on the windows and frame of our front door and I need to get rid of the gluey bits they have left behind on the glass and upvc.

I doubt it. To remove sticky bits you need a solvent to dissolve the adhesive - white spirit usually works.

squeaky

Oil sometimes works on adhesives too. WD40 if you have it, pretty much any oil will make a go of it.

There are a couple of threads listed in the Cleaning section of the MEGA Index sticky at the the top of the Old Style forum that will help you.