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You could try this, we used similar in the caravan at one time

Kontrol Krystals Streamline Moisture Trap it's on Amaz*n in 'garden and outdoors" section

"Streamline moisture collector
Keeps unwanted moisture & condensation under control
Protection against musty odours & mildew
Designed to fit window sills & narrow surfaces
Simple to use, sturdy, neat & clean "

Thank you for all your replies..... plenty to try there..... Stangely we never had this problem until we had the loft insulated & cavity wall insulation...( no double glazing yet). so that seems to be the problem then.....Ventilation...... so much for keeping the cold out !!!

You need extractors fans that actually send the air outside not just into the loft space etc., in both the kitchen and the bathroom. Also like already mentioned leave the doors slightly open if you can, it helps alot.
Always use the fan when having a shower !
It works in Canada so should work for you in the UK right now.

Biggest factor in reducing condensation is better ventilation. You also need to reduce the humidity.

Other things to try:

Wall insulation
Exhaust fan in bathroom
Reduce water use in the house:- Keep saucepan lids covered. Check shower head to make sure it isn't atomizing the water into tiny droplets.

Rose

My mother in laws family used to eat pigs brains on toast!!!! I could not believe my eye's when i saw it!! Brrrrrrr. At Christmas time they would always have a huge Ox tongue soaking in a bowl ready to be cooked on Christmas Eve, for cold meat. Brrrrrr! Stuffed pigs hearts was always on the weekly menu at their house. I fink i am gonna be sick!!! Brrrrrrr

Brains, Could be something like "Faggots and Peas.Damp, open windows slightly.**M**.

hello margaret..

we used salt in caravan to...

my advice is to keep a window open .while you are at home.. even in this cold weather ..mine is slightly open now...rads on full blast lol but you need air to circulate the heat ..i say this ..when i moved in my last house..it was very damp ..even mould growing..that was the advice i was given..open windows and keep it warm..

Libby i have to dry clothes in the flat..no communal drying space .. no room for dryer .. but i open windows when washing and drying.. no sign of any damp anywhere...

jgee..

No clothes drying , so can't blame that..... Too cold to open window methinks.... Have tried wiping down though.... just as bad 5 mins later.... never had it like this before. BUT we have just changed the bathroom curtain for a venetian blind..... maybe the curtain absorbed most of it..... mmmm.

going to M*.... s later... will have a look for memories(brains).

would that be called BRAINS Dizzi. :-)))

MARGARET
STRANGE YOIU SAID ABOUT MEMORIES
SAW IN A SUPERMARKET MEAT COUNER

FOGOTTON CUTS OF MEAT

I used the bowls of salt n my caravan during the closed season.

My kitchen and bathroom are suffering with condensation at the moment as well. Don't think the salt will work though because it is probably due to the fact that I permanently have clothes drying all over the place at the moment.

Thank you Dizzi..... I will try that.... now you mention it I think I have heard that one before....DOH.... wonder if they sell new memories at the supermarket.!!

Wipe down, and allow some fresh air to get in.
That is all I know :-)
Thats interesting Dizzi, never heard of that one.!!

TRY A BOWL WITH SALT IN,
WE USE IT IN THE CARAVAN AND OH USES IT IN THE
GARAGE WHICH GETS A LOT OF CONDENSATION ON THE CEILING

Any tips please on coping/reducing condensation in kitchen & bathroom???
Have extractor fan in kitchen & radiator in bathroom...

Thank you