weather has well and truly arrived here in the UK, and it won't be long before that more intense chill begins to creep in.

And when this happens, the last thing you want to do is open the windows at home to let in some fresh air.

But because of the contrast between the warm interior and the cold air outside, can start to appear on your windows in the morning - and if it's not dealt with, it can lead to bigger problems like .

Ventilation is key for keeping these problems at bay, which is obviously much harder to do during the colder months.

However, experts say there's one simple thing you can do while you're that helps to eliminate the issue of condensation and mould.

The consumer experts at Which? often dish out helpful advice to beat some common problems at home, with mould being a very prevalent one during the autumn and winter months.

And they recently made a TikTok video sharing seven ways that homeowners can eliminate this issue.

One of them involves taking one extra step while you're whipping up a meal - and you might not have considered it to be effective at banishing mould, but the experts say it works.

All you need to do is place a lid on whatever you're cooking - whether that's pasta, rice, eggs or anything else - to stop the steam from being released into the air, turning into water when it hits the window and resulting in condensation and mould.

In the video, the experts said: "When cooking, put lids on pans to lock in that moisture. If you have an extractor fan, use that too. And if not, open a window."

You should also keep a window open if you're drying clothes indoors, as the fresh air will ventilate the space and prevent any harmful mould from forming inside.

And if you're finding a great deal of condensation on your windows every morning, then it could be worth investing in a dehumidifier.

The experts said that while these don't get rid of mould that has already formed, they're a great way to prevent any excess moisture in the air by drawing it into the machine.

The pros said: "If you're getting one for a warm room, then you'll want what's called a refrigerant or compressor dehumidifier. You just need to place it in the centre of your home and keep internal doors open so it draws out all that water from the air.

"If you want a dehumidifier for a colder space, like a garage, you'll need a desiccant type, which doesn't require warm air."

Keeping your heating at a low and constant temperature is also a good tip, as frequent changes in conditions can also result in condensation forming on windows.