Chilly and frosty mornings leave many motorists grappling with iced-up vehicles at the start of the day. Windscreens must be completely clear before embarking on any journey, which means allowing extra time in your morning routine.
Whilst ice can be tackled using a scraper or de-icer, drivers often discover another issue once they climb into their vehicle - condensation. Moisture droplets can develop on the interior glass when warmer air inside meets the colder external atmosphere.
This forces motorists to spend additional time clearing the mist before they can safely drive away, reports the Express. Although condensation can be eliminated using heating and air conditioning systems, it's actually preventable.
The RAC has shared a rather surprising technique to prevent mist from forming on your windscreen initially. They suggest that maintaining a clean windscreen will significantly reduce the likelihood of mist developing.
However, they also advise using shaving foam as a cleaning agent.
The RAC explained: "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 ice hockey players use to stop their face masks from steaming up when they're on the ice."
They suggest utilising the car's demister function and directing heated air to eliminate mist once it has formed.
Most vehicles feature a recirculation button which can assist with this process.
Alternatively, you can crack open the windows slightly to help balance the temperature and humidity levels between the car's interior and exterior. However, using shaving foam can help prevent the mist in the first place.
You just need two clean towels and some shaving foam. Take a towel and place a dollop of foam onto it.
Simply wipe the windscreen with the towel, ensuring the shaving foam has covered the entire surface. Take the other clean towel and wipe off the shaving foam so you can see out again.
The protective barrier should help stop your windscreen misting up and will need to be reapplied regularly.
