Cold and icy mornings mean many of us are dealing with frosty cars first thing. Windscreens need to be clear before you can set off on your journey, which means you need to give yourself more time.
Ice can be removed with a scraper or de-icer, yet you will notice that when you get inside your car, there is another problem - mist. Water droplets can form on the inside of the car as the warmer air hits the colder air outside. This means drivers need to spend more time removing the mist before heading off on their way.
Mist can be removed through heating and air conditioning, yet it can be preventable. The RAC has laid out a rather unusual tip to stop mist from appearing on your windscreen in the first place.
They say that keeping the windscreen clean will go a long way in stopping mist from appearing. However, they recommend also using shaving foam to clean it.
The RAC said: "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 recommend using the vehicle's demister and direct warm air to clear mist once it has appeared.
Most cars will have a recirculation button which can help do this. You can also open the windows slightly to help equalise the temperature and humidity levels inside the car to the outside.
However, using shaving foam can help prevent the mist in the first place.
All you need is 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, making sure 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.
