This easy-to-do hack allows motorists to keep their car windows from fogging up on chilly mornings, without the need to sit and wait for the heating to kick in and clear windscreens
Motorists have been given a simple yet particularly effective tip that can help them stay safe and avoid fines when travelling on cold mornings.
With the autumn months bringing lower temperatures and longer nights, many drivers are getting into their vehicle only to discover that the windscreen and other windows are misted up with condensation. To help prevent this, the vehicle retailer Swansway Motor Group has recommended that drivers put some cat litter in their vehicle the night before.
They explained: “Many drivers experience the frustration of fogged-up windows during the colder months. This is often due to wet shoes, damp clothing, or melting snow, which increases the humidity within the car.”
“However, there’s a simple little trick that can prevent this – using cat litter. Cat litter, particularly the clay-based type, is designed to absorb moisture, making it the perfect material for reducing humidity inside your car.”
Since cat litter is designed to soak up water, it is effective at removing any moisture in the air that could result in misting up the windscreen and obscuring the driver’s view. For the best results, drivers should put some non-clumping cat litter into an old sock, tape it shut and put it inside the vehicle. The cat litter can be kept in the car until it starts feeling damp or mouldy, in which case it will need replacing to stay effective.
Swansway Motor Group also adds an extra detail to its game-changing tip for drivers battling with foggy windows: “For best results, place the sock filled with cat litter in a location where it can effectively absorb the moisture, such as on the dashboard or the rear parcel shelf.” They added: “With this trick, drivers can worry less about fogged-up windows and focus more on the road, making it a god-send in cold weather.”
It’s crucial for drivers to ensure their car windows are clear before hitting the road, as driving with obscured vision not only increases the risk of accidents but is also illegal, potentially leading to a hefty £1,000 fine and three points on the licence. Therefore, if a vehicle’s windows are misted, it’s essential to wait until the ventilation system clears the condensation or manually remove it before setting off.
