The RAC has shared an unusual tip that can help drivers speed up the time needed to demist their car windows on cold mornings.
With temperatures remaining low, many drivers share the frustration of having to wait for the condensation to clear before they can set off.
However, the RAC suggested that there are ways in which drivers are able to prevent their car windows from misting up in the first place.
The spokesperson explained: “Keeping your windscreen clean will go a long way to stopping it misting up in the first place. A handy tip to go the extra mile is to actually clean your windscreen with shaving foam.
“This protective barrier won’t last forever and may need to be repeated regularly, but a windscreen cleaned with shaving foam will be less likely to mist up. It’s a little trick hockey players use to stop their face masks from steaming up when they’re on the ice.”
The motoring organisation recommended applying this by putting a small amount onto a clean towel and spreading it over the entire screen.
Then, drivers should take another clean towel and wipe off the substance completely to ensure good visibility, noting that despite not being visible the substance is still there.
However motorists demist their windscreen or prevent condensation from forming, the RAC warned it is essential to make sure they have good visibility at all times on the road.
A spokesperson for the RAC noted that owners of cars that do not feature air conditioning can demist their windows quickly, simply by rolling down the windows.
They advised: “If you don’t have a clever climate control system, having the windows down could actually help clear the screen faster.
“This helps because the dry, cold air from outside can help reduce the amount of wate vapour inside the car, stopping the screen misting up. Then you can begin to warm the car up gradually to a temperature that suits you after you have cleared the windscreen.”
According to the company, lowering the windows can allow the wet air inside to leave the vehicle and drier air to enter.
To speed this up, the RAC also recommended running the heater, directed towards the windscreen, starting off with a low temperature and slowly increasing it.
Whilst starting with hot air may make the driver feel more comfortable when the temperature is down, this could overload the interior with wetter air.
