Keeping one vegetable in your car could be key to preventing condensation
Keeping one vegetable in your car could be key to preventing condensation
Condensation can be a nightmare to rid from your car windows, but a simple solution could make your life a whole lot easier – and it only costs 24p so it's a very affordable hack
Some motorists have fallen in love with this unique method of clearing up windscreens
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April has been a tough month for motorists – particularly with sky-high petrol prices, the increase in road tax and owners of electric vehicles being stung with the levy for the first time.
Moreover, the unpredictable mix of April showers and warm spells has led to a common annoyance: foggy condensation on car windows.
With the financial pressures mounting, the thought of additional car repairs might seem daunting. Yet, a TikTok user from the US, ND Home Hacks, claims to have discovered an affordable and straightforward solution for clearing misty windows.
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The viral video, which has amassed more than 40,000 likes, suggests using a simple kitchen staple that costs as little as 24p at major supermarkets to tackle window moisture.
The TikTok clip advises taking half a potato and rubbing it across the window's fogged area. The moisture is said to disappear quickly. After the window dries, a bit of water can be used to clean it thoroughly, leaving it sparkling.
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Many followers of the channel praised the ease of the hack, with comments such as: "So helpful. Great car hack." Others expressed their approval with remarks such as "Really useful hack" and "Genius car hack."
For those still sceptical about the potato method, various motoring experts have also endorsed the use of trusty spuds, such as Maris Pipers or King Edwards, for demisting car windows.
The Windscreen Company Group, which specialises in car repairs, discussed on their website that the sticky nature of the starch in potatoes can create a protective barrier on glass when applied, preventing moisture from settling.
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They elaborated: "In fact, potato juice is a common waste product in the vodka distillation process and has been known to be used on snowy, mountain roads in the US state of Tennessee to keep them clear.
"Therefore, using a potato on your windscreen the night before cold weather can make a real difference. It can also help stop rainwater from sticking to the windscreen, too."
Well then, you learn something new every day!
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