Drivers only just realising 30p hack to de-fog windscreen in seconds – and 3 supermarket items to keep windows clear
DRIVERS have just realised a 30p hack to de-fog their windscreen in seconds – and the three supermarket items to keep your windows clear.
With the cold weather already here, many drivers will have to spend some time cleaning their windscreens in the morning.
According to the Met Office, freezing temperatures are set to drop to -5C with some snow expected in Scotland.
With the freezing plunge upon us, exasperated drivers will have to leave the house early to clear the car.
For this, motor owners need to know how to clean their windscreen properly or they could face a staggering fine.
People driving with a dirty or muddy windscreen could be slapped with a £1,000 fine.
Road users who break this Highway Code driving law will also be liable for three penalty points on a driving licence and a discretionary ban.
Luckily, motors experts have revealed an easy way to defog your car with items already in your kitchen.
All you need is a lemon – which you can buy for only 30p from Sainsbury’s.
Car pros at LeaseCar.uk said: “The citric acid in lemons can help break down the ice barrier.
“Squeeze the juice onto the windshield, then rinse it off with lukewarm water and wipe off the shards with the lemon itself.”
You can also add some baking powder to the mix to avoid foggy windscreen for longer.
But there are other ways to dodge the heavy penalties.
For those struggling with frosty screens, they can also use some salt to get rid of the ice.
Motors experts explained: “Sprinkling salt onto the windscreen will help to dissolve the ice with a chemical reaction without causing any cracks.
“For mirrors, put the salt on a sponge and soak it in warm water before wiping.”
But if what you want is to prevent the ice from blocking your windscreen, you can use a brown onion.
All you need to do is to chop a brown onion in half and rub it across the windscreen at night.
Cars experts also recommended to remove the ice with a plastic sandwich bag.
They said: “A ziplock sandwich bag filled with lukewarm water can help remove ice in seconds.”
However, they urged drivers not to use piping hot water as it could crack the windshield.
It comes as a former NASA engineer has revealed the quickest way to de-fog your windscreen in a YouTube science test.
Mark Rober conducted the test to help solve the condensation issue many motorists find on a cold morning.