Cat Litter for window condensation?
@sprite1950 (30453)
Corsham, England
November 2, 2021 3:44pm CST
I have been getting terrible condensation on my windows the last few days and I read that filling an old sock with cat litter and putting it on the window sill will absorb any moisture so that's what I have done tonight and can't wait to see if this has worked in the morning.
I think my windows probably need renewing but it's an expensive job and I'm dealing with a plumbing bill at the moment.
Has anyone tried this cat litter method?
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Nov 21
It didn't work but I think my windows probably need replacing. I just wipe it off when it is bad.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Nov 21
@LadyDuck They don't all need doing, just the ones in the front but they are big windows
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
3 Nov 21
@sprite1950 Windows are very expensive. Ours are still good.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Nov 21
I will come back and let people know. It will save a lot of wiping down if it works.
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@RebeccasFarm (86754)
• United States
2 Nov 21
I have never known about this but it sounds a great idea.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Nov 21
I am a little sceptical but it will be great if it works. The only thing is a sock can be a little unsightly on the window sill!
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@RebeccasFarm (86754)
• United States
2 Nov 21
@sprite1950 Yes and I imagine the littler might get messy Linda. I wish you could get someone to do it cheaply but efficiently the windows. Nothing worse than damp.
@xFiacre (12597)
• Ireland
2 Nov 21
@sprite1950 ingenious, though I once heard that cat litter makes great grit for an icy footpath. I used copious amounts and people were walking in chalky grit to their houses and told me to stop it. Hope it works. It might also be good to lay across my dashboard.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Nov 21
It doesn't work lol! It could be that my windows need replacing or maybe I didn't use enough.
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
16 Nov 21
I haven't heard that or tried that.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
17 Nov 21
It didn't work very well for me. Maybe I didn't use enough of the cat litter.
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@MarieCoyle (28511)
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3 Nov 21
Just remember that cat litter always absorbs--the stuff it was made to absorb, as well as any moisture it is exposed to. You will need to change it often, it will soak up the wetness from the windows, and enclosed in that sock, in a few days it can smell and develop mold, or both. Good idea, it will just require renewing on a regular basis.
See if your window needs to be resealed or caulked, Lots cheaper than a new window and an easy fix most of the time.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Nov 21
It didn't work at all
. Thanks for the tip on getting them resealed. I think that would be a good option.
. Thanks for the tip on getting them resealed. I think that would be a good option.1 person likes this
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
3 Nov 21
@MarieCoyle I am going to look into this.
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@MarieCoyle (28511)
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3 Nov 21
@sprite1950
Often, resealing them buys a person some time. The seals wear out from freezing and from extreme heat, so it becomes necessary.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
2 Nov 21
I have never heard of this but it sounds like it could work.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Nov 21
I'm hopeful it will as this morning I had to keep wiping my windows down as the ones on the outside walls were quite bad.
@kaylachan (57657)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Nov 21
No, but we also replaced the windows when we first moved in (within the first year) so we don't get any now.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
2 Nov 21
I know mine need replacing but they will have to wait for now. It's an expensive job.
