How do I stop condensation?

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Every Winter is the same. Condensation on my PVC windows. They have been checked and are not faulty. We do sleep with the doors open if that makes a difference.

Are they the newer type of double glazed window with "trickle vents" fitted?

Get a de-humidifier. They work really well.
No laundry on radiators
Open windows as much as possible during the day.

Dehumidifier and yy to open windows - I usually open ours in the morning (all year, unless it'spouring with rain) to clear the condensation - even for half an hour is better than not at all.

I would say dehumidifier too, have just ordered one today to try and rid of the moisture :)

Watching this thread as I suffer greatly.

Dh won't open the windows in morning. I'm away from all hours and he works at home but point blank refuses to open or even wipe condensation away with towel. I try to wipe it off before I go.

Must look at dehumidifier.

airing. and heating.
we get condensation on the windows, but have no other damp in the flat.
we open all windows for 5 min or so, bedrooms a bit longer in the mornings and before going to bed.
we also dry our washing inside.
I have read somewhere that airing short but full blast is more efficient (heating wise) than having the trickle vents open all day, as the walls don't cool down in the short time and drier air heats more quickly than damp air.

You need heat and ventilation.

Used to know a chartered surveyor who worked for a housing association. He said that condensation and mould were a major problem for him as he dealt with older people some of whom never opened their windows or put their heating on!

He recommended keeping heating on all the time at around 16 degrees all through the winter. It's more economical apparently as your walls retain heat. You also need to open windows for short spurts.

We also have a dehumidifier which sits next to the clothes airer. Works brilliantly and the clothes dry pretty quickly.

You can get dehumidifier pot things that sit on windowsill rather than electric dehumidifier and they still work well. You can get them from DIY shops wilkos etc. Sorry can't link cos on phone. They have moisture absorbing crystals in.

When I was a student I used to use ashtrays filled with salt which worked just as well but wasnt the prettiest!

Definately ventilation & place a bowl of salt on the window sill to draw the moisture. x

The most common cause of condensation and mould in UK houses, is people draping wet washing around the home and on radiators. If you insist on doing that your home will always be damp and no-one can help you.

Just for fun, weigh your washing, dry, before you put it in the machine, and again, wet, when you take it out after spinning. Every extra kilo is a litre of water. You might as well throw it at the walls out of a bucket.

Sorry.

If you don't do that, I can help with other causes and cures.