People are just realising £1 everyday item you already have at home will defog car windscreen & keep it clean all winter
THE FREEZING winter is already here, and that means drivers will have to spend some time cleaning their windscreens in the morning.
But a £1 everyday item can completely defog your car windscreen and keep it clean all winter.
Cars can mist up when the inside heat causes water vapour to increase the amount of moisture.
Once it comes in contact with the glass it can then condense and create fog.
Driving a foggy vehicle can make your commutes unsafe and put you in risk of collision.
Luckily, this item can save you a few quid and leave your vehicle spotless during winter.
And everything you need is already laying around your house.
Motorist Lifehacker recommends to apply shaving foam to the outside of your vehicle.
The car expert said: “This works because the soap – which is really what does the job – creates a protective film over the glass that keeps it from fogging.
“A little goes a long way, all you need is a dab or two – even on your car’s windshield.”
All you need to do is to apply the shaving cream in your windscreen and then wipe it off after 10 minutes.
With a clean towel you can wipe the area by placing a dollop of shaving foam onto it.
Then take another clean towel and wipe off the shaving foam completely.
This protective barrier should help stop your windscreen from misting up, but it will need to be regularly reapplied to continue to work.
The product acts as a protective barrier for a long time – but it will need to be reapplied regularly.
However, experts said with this trick your windscreen is less likely to mist up.
You can buy shave foam for £1 at Superdrug – or for £1.50 at your nearest Tesco.
Driving pros also recommend to use your heater to get rid of foggy windscreens.
Car owners can do so by setting the heater off and then slowly increase the temperature as the air dries out.
For those vehicles with air con, drivers should make sure to switch it on and use the hot air to dry the glass.
If you don’t have a climate control system, you can just use your windows.
Turn your windows down to help the screen clear up and reduce the amount of moisture in the glass.
It comes as a Tiktoker explained how to de-ice your windscreen without scraping it using a £1 tool from B&M.
And everything you need is already laying inside cupboards in your kitchen.
Meanwhile, a motors pro revealed the five signs that your windscreen wipers need replacing now or you risk a staggering £2,500.
If they don’t work properly or aren’t in a good condition, you could get in trouble – and it can even fail your MOT.