A CAR enthusiast has shared an easy trick for quickly clearing a foggy windscreen and it’s faster than just pressing the defrost button.
Most drivers hit the defrost button when their windscreen fogs up, especially in wet weather, but this motoring expert says combining it with two other settings will work much more effectively.
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In a YouTube video, the car expert, known as Tonggeshuoche, explains how to defog your windscreen in three quick steps.
Turn on your air conditioning(A/C): Start by pressing the A/C button and setting it to full power.
This is key to removing moisture from the air inside your car.
Activate the front defogger: Next, press the defogging button, marked with wavy lines inside a windscreen symbol.
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This directs air to the windscreen vents and speeds up the process.
Turn off air recirculation: Finally, make sure the air recirculation button is off.
This button, shown with a car icon and an arrow looping inside it, needs to be deactivated so your car pulls infresh air from outside.
By following these steps, your windscreen clears much faster because the A/C dehumidifies the air, defogger targets the glass directly, and fresh air circulation removes moisture from inside the car.
It comes after another car expert revealed that starting a car in cold weather can be tricky, but a few simple steps can make it a breeze.
They recommend investing in affordable gadgets to make chilly mornings more bearable.
From plug-in dashboard heaters to windshield covers, drivers can snap up bargain car gear to beat the cold.
Another expert shared some simple and affordable hacks to tackle windshield fog, so there’s no need to panic or hope for a miracle.
Most drivers will already own a portable hairdryer.
Switch your hairdryer to the ‘hot’ setting and aim it at the foggy spots on your windshield.
The warm air will evaporate the moisture and clear the fog. Just be careful not to hold it in one place too long to avoid damaging the glass.
Other handy tricks include cracking your windows to let in fresh air or wiping your windshield with vinegar for a DIY solution.
Other de-fogging hacks
- To prevent fogging caused by the temperature difference between the car’s interior and exterior, drivers should direct the air vents towards the windows and set the air conditioning to high for a few moments.
- Filling a resealable plastic bag with hot tap water and using it to wipe away the melted ice.
- Covering the windscreen overnight blocks the sun, stopping water from condensing and freezing on the glass.
- Use a mix of hot and cold air. Turn on the warm air blower, rear windscreen heater, and air conditioning. If you can, let some fresh air in from outside too.
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