The cheap item of furniture which busts condensation AND looks chic – best of all it’s on sale at B&M
WHAT if we told you there’s a trendy piece of furniture that stops condensation in its tracks?
And no, it’s not a dehumidifier - it’s a much cheaper alternative that doubles up as a beautiful decoration.
Condensation is the water droplets which collect on a cold surface (typically windows) when humid air is in contact with it.
It can become a huge problem as it can make window frames damp and mouldy over time.
Brits are constantly looking for modern solutions to prevent condensations, but trying an organic solution might just be the way forward.
According to some, Himalayan salt lamps are the most effective way to stop the water droplets from forming.
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They are hygroscopic, meaning they draw moisture from the air and absorb it.
“I’m probably last to the news that Himalayan salt lamps draw moisture out of the air thus reducing damp, mould and condensation,” Joely Mae Firkins shared on Facebook.
“They look sort of pretty.
“Put them inside a bowl or fishbowl and raise them off the bottom to see how much water collects.
“Also, for cheap cost effectiveness (horses also eat) salt licks are sold at B&M for £1.99.”
Himalayan Salt Lamps in B&M are currently 20% cheaper, costing £12 rather than £15.
“Relax to a soft orange or pink glow filtered through the 100% natural and therapeutic Himalayan rock salt,” a blurb on the product reads.
“Himalayan salt lamps are reported to help purify the air through the natural release of negative ions.
“They bind to airborne allergens, pathogens and pollutants, removing them from air.
“Salt’s natural antimicrobial properties also prevent mould and bacteria from growing.”
It’s imperative that you prevent dampness and condensation in your home as much as possible, to prevent it from turning into black mould.
Mould can be very detrimental to your health and in extreme cases, deadly.
If you have damp and mould in your home you're more likely to have respiratory problems, respiratory infections, allergies or asthma, the NHS warns.
The home concerns can also affect the immune system.
“Moulds produce allergens (substances that can cause an allergic reaction), irritants and, sometimes, toxic substances,” the NHS explains.
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“Inhaling or touching mould spores may cause an allergic reaction, such as sneezing, a runny nose, red eyes and skin rash.
“Moulds can also cause asthma attacks.”
