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Rebecca Miller & Anita McSorley & Emma Nevin

BIZARRE: Four houseplants that will help fight condensation on your windows this winter - What They Never Told You

Ireland's temperatures are plummeting and winter is officially here, which is unfortunately causing condensation in many households..

Condensation is water beads that form when hot, moist air meets a cool surface. It develops on our windows over the winter as warm air from inside the home hits the cold glass windows. While it is mostly harmless, if your windows aren't maintained, the moisture could potentially become a dangerous mould that can cause health issues like asthma, eczema and bronchitis.

In a bid to combat condensation, experts have named four house plants that can help control moisture in homes naturally, reports Express. Gardening Express says houseplants are not only good for decorating a room, but can also be great for decreasing humidity in a home.

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