'I'm a cleaning expert and you can get rid of window condensation with this 69p hack'

It's back to that time of year where condensation keeps s.

With the sweeping in, there's a sudden chill in the home. If you're reluctant to turn the heating on yet in fear of receiving an astronomical , the glass on your windows will start to turn cold. But after a hot steamy shower, the warm, moist air can land on our cold windows - leaving little water droplets.

While this might seem harmless, it can eventually lead to mould and huge damp patches. This is not only a nightmare to remove but also poses a threat to your health, especially if you have children or existing respiratory issues. Luckily, TV's Lynsey Crombie (aka the Queen of Clean) has found the perfect solution to keep condensation at bay using a kitchen staple that only costs 69p.

The cleaning expert and bestselling author, who often appears on ITV's This Morning, recommends using washing-up liquid to create a condensation barrier on your windows. "Pop a tiny amount [of washing-up liquid] onto a dry microfibre cloth and rub all over the glass pane," she said, according to .

"This creates a barrier and prevents condensation. This is such a brilliant old-school tip that works so well." Lynsey added that if you make sure to only use a small amount of washing-up liquid, you won't get smear marks on your windows. You can pick up washing-up-liquid from your nearest supermarket or general store for as little as 69p - it doesn't have to be branded to do the job.

While washing-up liquid might help prevent condensation on windows, it's still important to make sure your house stays warm enough through Winter as damp can start to grow in places you'd struggle to notice like the corner of your ceilings. Frozen pipes are also a worry when the temperature drastically drops.

Experts at - the UK's leading boiler installers - say the thermostat sweet spot is anything around 18-20 degrees Celsius. The aces also urge homeowners not to whack up the heating to max when it's cold outside, and instead advise experimenting with different temperature settings to lower energy bills.

Founder Andy Kerr suggests alternating between daytime and nighttime temperatures rather than keeping a constant temperature throughout the day. "The constant burning of fuel to heat your home will not only result in energy being used but also energy being lost," he added.

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