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Irish Daily Star
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Daily Star
Drivers urged to keep one vegetable in car to stop windows from fogging up
Owning a car is fantastic, particularly for those hitting the open road in the coming months. But the headaches pile up with the assorted costs: state fees, gas, insurance, and the dreaded maintenance — which the American Automobile Association claims costs drivers on average $1,452 annually. Suddenly, car ownership feels as burdensome as a mortgage payment. Yet, there's a glimmer of hope for anyone worried about their wallet as well as their wheels — a budget-friendly and organic solution to the pesky problem of windshield fog has emerged. Trending on TikTok , with more than 40,000 likes, a video on the ND Home Hacks channel shared an astonishingly simple kitchen hack that can save your windshield from condensation — all for less than $1 per pound at your local grocery store. The video shows the method in action: take half a potato and rub it against the foggy glass. After the moisture swiftly vanishes, a splash of water helps clean the windshield properly, ensuring it sparkles. TikTokers are singing praises for the trick. One person commented: "So helpful. Great car hack." Another shared their approval, saying: "Really useful hack" while a third impressed user declared it a "genius car hack." For motorists still raising an eyebrow at the potato technique, many car experts have given their nod to the reliability of common potatoes — Russets or reds — as a remedy for demisting windows. The Windscreen Company Group, a UK-based auto glass repair specialist, revealed on their site how the starch from potatoes can be applied to create a moisture-repellent layer on the windshield. Sharing their insights, they said: "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." Nevertheless, the company did offer a word of caution about this hack, noting: "While this method is known to be effective, this may not always be the case."
Wales Online
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Wales Online
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 (Image: ljubaphoto via Getty Images ) 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. Article continues below 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. Content cannot be displayed without consent 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. Article continues below 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!
