It's widely known that car windows fog up during winter due to temperature fluctuations, but many motorists don't realise there's a straightforward solution to tackle this issue. Experts are now advising drivers to keep an unexpected household item in their vehicles to banish condensation problems throughout December.
The revelation might come as a surprise, yet motorists across Reddit have been singing its praises. What's more, motoring specialists are backing the method, recommending people fill a sock with this product and leave it inside their cars.
This isn't the only technique available for combating steamed-up windscreens either. The RAC has previously revealed that simply removing one particular item from your vehicle could significantly improve the situation.
One motorist shared their experience online, posting: "Keep a sock filled with cat litter inside your car to avoid winter frost. Growing with harsh winters, inside frost is what I consider the worst. Doing this prevents the inside of your windows from fogging up and [helps to] avoid that annoying inside frost."
They continued: "The litter will absorb the moisture created from the melting snow inside your car, avoiding the humidity from sticking to your windows and [freezing] overnight. Simply fill a cotton sock with litter, tape it shut and leave it in your car. Place it on the dashboard for best results."
Though the method might appear somewhat unconventional, it genuinely delivers results. Vehicle breakdown service Start Rescue has actually endorsed this approach.
The website explains: "A cheaper but equally effective way to help reduce condensation on car windows is to fill an old sock or pair of tights with cat litter. This may sound like a strange solution for dealing with car condensation, but the clay particles in cat litter are excellent at absorbing excess moisture from inside your car."
The method is straightforward. Simply fill a sock with fresh, moisture-absorbing cat litter (crystal or non-clumping clay varieties work best) and tie it securely. Then position it on your dashboard, as long as it doesn't obstruct your view, or beneath a seat to function as a dehumidifier.
Cat litter is specifically designed to soak up liquids and, by extracting moisture from the vehicle's interior, it prevents condensation building up on the windows, which causes fogging. It really is that straightforward.
Bear in mind, if condensation is a regular problem, you'll need to change the litter monthly or whenever it stops being effective. Eventually, it will become fully saturated.
When the tip was posted on Reddit, numerous people shared their opinions. It appears to be a well-liked method for preventing condensation in cars.
One user commented: "This is a great idea." Another wrote: "This is interesting. I never thought about this, thank you!"
A third responded: "That's really awesome! Thanks. Inside ice is the worst." While a fourth also noted: "Good tip. We're on our third winter of this."
Another person chimed in with: "I need to do this. I bought one of those self-contained anti-humidity things, but I've also heard this works. Plus, it works really good if you use that silica cat litter stuff."
However, if condensation has become such a significant issue that it's difficult to manage, it's advisable to seek professional advice from a mechanic. They'll be able to provide further guidance on what might be causing the problem.
