If you're faced with a foggy windscreen first thing in the morning, it can be a real nuisance, especially when you're eager to get on your way. You know that simply wiping your windscreen with a cloth won't cut it, as you'll be left with unsightly streaks.
You might not fancy turning on the air conditioning either, as it could leave you feeling chilly before you've had a chance to properly warm up. And driving off without clearing your windscreen isn't an option, as it could result in a fine or even points on your licence. However, one man who specialises in car detailing has shared a lesser-known defogging method that he claims to have used successfully for "over a decade".
Ryan, who shares his tips on TikTok under the handle @ryanthedetailer, captioned his video: "Streaky or foggy windshield? Here's the best trick for streak-free windows with a product you probably already have at home!"
He insists that this method works wonders for foggy windows or windows that just don't seem to come up clean. Ryan also believes that the product has "a million other uses" for cleaning and maintaining various items.
He revealed: "My secret is diluted isopropyl alcohol, which is readily accessible in stores and online, and in my opinion, is better than any glass cleaner you'll find.
"A couple of sprays on a rag, clean it, and then buff it with a second dry towel, and your windows will be streak-free once again".
In the comments section, viewers revealed they were eager to give it a go because their "windows look just like this".
Others questioned whether it would work on tinted windows - with some commenters insisting it absolutely wouldn't.
Ryan responded: "It will work fine on tinted windows. I haven't had a single problem in 15 years. It's diluted, as long as your tint isn't falling apart already, there won't be a problem".
However, we'd suggest doing a patch test before slathering your motor in the solution. This way, you can gauge how your vehicle responds to it.
Someone enquired whether it needed to be mixed 50/50, 50% isopropyl and 50% water. But Ryan said it could be even weaker.
He added: "Honestly, you could even go less! If you buy 99% even like 20-25% volume should work really well. If you find you need more strength, you can add more, though."
One person described this as the "best, affordable and straightforward advice," promising that the next time they battled foggy windows, they'd be giving this a whirl.
It's worth bearing the tip in mind, as the RAC cautions that driving with a murky windscreen breaks the law.
The motoring organisation backs up the TikTok user's guidance, advising: "If your car has air conditioning, make sure it is switched on. Use the air-con in conjunction with the heater.
"Hot air will dry the glass a little through evaporation, but the air will then cool down and condense on the glass once more, so make sure the air-con is on to keep the atmosphere inside dry.
"If your windscreen is iced over, then the heat is obviously more necessary. But in this instance, you might want to scrape the outside of your windscreen clear first."
