A CHEAP tool perfect for preventing mould is back in stock at Aldi this weekend.
The Electric Window Cleaner is just £14.99 and is the perfect tool to get rid of any dirt or condensation that’s accumulated over the winter months.
If condensation is allowed to linger, it can lead to mould problems which can damage your home and are potentially bad for your health.
The window gadget has a motorized suction-squeegee and works by sucking the window dry of moisture.
According to Aldi‘s website, the product is back in stock from January 23 and it’s available in white and grey or blue.
The packaging says it has a battery run time of 40 minutes to allow you time to clean your whole home.
It can’t be bought online, so you’ll need to head to your nearest supermarket and check its Specialbuys section to nab one.
The product description reads: “Keep your windows squeaky clean with this Electric Window Cleaner!”
It’s much cheaper than similar branded items, for example Argos is selling a Karcher window vacuum for £55.
However, make sure to shop around before buying anything to ensure you get the best deal.
You can use websites like trolley.co.uk or Price Spy to compare the price of items across different retailers.
Other ways to prevent mould
Other cheap or free ways to remove mould include keeping your window open to keep rooms ventilated.
Getting air circulating around the homes in your room even in winter is essential to help regulate the humidity.
You don’t need to leave them open all day – but opening them for short bursts will allow the air to move around.
You could also buy some cheap disposable dehumidifiers to suck up any excess moisture, which helps stop mould developing.
You can pick up a pack of 12 for £9.48 from Home Bargains, which works out as 79p each.
For something more permanent, it could be worth investing in an electric dehumidifier. These soak up water from the air and store it in a tray which can be emptied.
They are typically more than disposable dehumidifiers, but will last longer and could be more cost effective long-term.
The cost to run them ranges from around 2p an hour for a 100w model and 37p for a high powered 1,500w device.
Leaving a smaller 2p-an-hour model on for 8 hours a day would cost you just 16p a day.