The 7 plants you need in your bathroom to banish condensation and mould in an instant

WE'RE all sick and tired of the cold, wet and miserable weather in the UK.

Not only does it get us down - but it also fills our homes with condensation and mould.

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While you could fork out thousands to have your home insulated - there are plenty of nifty gadgets and hacks to put a stop to excess moisture in the air on a budget.

And one of the perfect solutions to tackling this could be buying some new house plants.

Not only will they add a touch of greenery to your space, but these seven plants will also absorb any excess water to stop your home, in particular your bathroom, from getting mouldy.

Spider Plant

The humble Spider Plant is one of the easiest to look after and even sprouts baby plants given the right conditions.

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‘As well as being able to absorb moisture, spider plants help improve air quality and are incredibly tolerant of high humidity levels,’ says Steve Chilton, garden expert at .

Boston fern

We all know about the Boston Fern thanks to How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days - but this plant can also fix condensation problems as well as relationships.

‘This beautiful and elegant tropical plant isn’t only visually appealing but it’s also great at reducing humidity and placing it in a bathroom can significantly reduce the moisture levels,’ Petar Ivanov, gardening expert at Fantastic Gardens, says.

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Aloe Vera

‘These plants really do a good job of absorbing excess moisture, and even have medicinal properties,’ Steve explains.

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Not only are they super easy to take care of but the inside of the plant can help soothe sunburn in the summer.

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Peace Lily

Peace Lilies not only look great but also help improve air quality and reduce humidity by absorbing it through their leaves says gardening expert Petar.

not only that, but it also helps remove mould spores from the air reports .

If you have pets - be careful where you place it as they can be toxic to dogs and cats.

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English Ivy

This classic plant is perfect for hanging on top of your bathroom organiser and can help stop mould from growing in the bathroom.

It's a great anti-pollutant, and can help purify the air by removing mould spores, Steve says.

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Bamboo

Not only will these plants become a cool feature in your bathroom - but they also thrive in humid clients and will grow quickly.

Bamboo loves humid clients to keep them healthy and will quickly suck up extra moisture in the air and prevent mould from growing.

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Tillandsia

Also known as air plants, these are great for hanging in the bathroom as they require no soil to survive.

Not only that, but Peter reveals they absorb moisture through their leaves - great for getting rid of steam after a hot shower.

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