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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Aussie travellers mystified by unusual phenomenon inside Jetstar cabin - but there's a simple explanation
The moment a thick white mist began filling the cabin of a Jetstar plane has left passengers baffled - but there's a simple explanation. The heavy fog-like haze can be seen drifting through the aircraft, limiting visibility and cloaking the cabin in a large white cloud. The footage, uploaded to social media this week, was taken on a Jetstar flight leaving Bali and sparked a wave of reactions from Aussies. Many said they had experienced the same phenomenon on other flights. 'My Jetstar flight was like this from Denpasar to Sydney last weekend,' one commenter wrote. 'I've never seen anything like it and thought something was wrong with the plane.' Another added: 'Ours was the same going from Cairns to Bali.' 'I've experienced this leaving Bali, thought our plane was on fire,' a third said. 'This happened to me on a Vietnam Airlines flight on September 11 last year. I really thought it was the end of me,' fourth added. One commenter solved the mystery, explaining the mist had been caused by the cold air-conditioning of the plane combining with the humid Bali weather. 'It's just condensation. The dry air from the aircon mixing with the damp humid air from outside,' they wrote. A Jetstar spokesperson said passengers shouldn't be worried if they saw the mist on future flights in a statement to Daily Mail Australia. 'This fogging happens when warm and humid air mixes with cooler and dryer air from the aircraft air-conditioning system, forming condensation,' they said. 'Customers shouldn't be concerned as it's a common occurrence in hot and muggy environments like Bali and usually clears quickly.' Speaking to CNN, climate scientist Dr Indrani Roy from the University College London, reiterated that the mystery fog is far less terrifying than it looks. 'The environment on board an airplane creates perfect conditions for condensation in the cabin,' she explained. She explained that condensations occurs when warm water vapour in the air, which she describes as 'prone to sticking', comes into contact with cooler solid surfaces. Dr Roy said while the ghostly fog may appear concerning, it's not dangerous. 'Neither mist nor any resulting condensation is cause for alarm,' she said.
The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
The 95p hack that stops mould in your bathroom – and why opening the window DOESN'T work
THE cold and damp winter months may be behind us for now, but many households are still suffering from mould. And people are being warned that opening the window after a shower could be the reason for condensation and spores growing in bathrooms. 2 According to specialists at Shutter Store, opening the window after a shower can create the perfect breeding ground for mould. Especially when the air outside is cooler than it is indoors, as this allows the cold outdoor air to mix with the warm, damp air from the bathroom - in turn, causing water vapour to condense quickly on surfaces. It's even estimated that the likelihood of finding mould in a bathroom is two to three times higher than in bedrooms or living rooms. After a hot shower, humidity levels in a bathroom can increase massively - especially in small or poorly ventilated spaces. This moisture clings to tiles, mirrors, ceilings, and windows, and if not properly managed, mould can begin to grow within 24 to 48 hours. And while opening a window after a shower may seem helpful, it can disrupt the airflow created by extractor fans and introduce cold air that accelerates condensation. This leads to more moisture settling on surfaces, exactly what mould needs to thrive. Instead, experts at Shutter Store have recommended a simple 95p mould-prevention tip that don't involve opening the window. They said: "By applying a small amount of shaving foam to a mirror's surface and wiping it clean with a towel or microfiber cloth, a barrier is created between the steam and the glass. "This method can keep your mirror steam-free for several weeks." A tin of shaving foam costs as little as 95p in Aldi, making this a very affordable hack. Wiping down all surfaces is also important, as they continued: "After a hot shower, moisture clings to walls, mirrors, windows, and even ceilings. "If left to sit, this moisture can feed mould growth. To prevent this, use a towel or squeegee to wipe down tiles, glass, and countertops. Focus on corners and grout lines, where mould tends to settle." Other options include investing in underfloor heating and leaving the extractor fan on for a full 30 minutes after you've finished your shower. "It's also important to clean the fan every few months to remove dust and lint buildup", the Shutter Store team add. Moisture absorbers like silica gel, calcium chloride crystals, or desiccant containers can also help prevent mould. These passive tools draw excess humidity from the air and are especially useful in smaller bathrooms without windows or with poor ventilation. Sam Tamlyn, Managing Director at Shutter Store, commented: 'Opening the bathroom window after a shower can reduce the effectiveness of your extractor fan and create cross-drafts that spread moisture. "Instead, focus on wiping down surfaces and letting your fan do its job. Understanding how ventilation works is key to keeping mould at bay.'
