Driving experts rave about an easy ‘DIY dehumidifier’ which stops annoying condensation and is so cheap to make
DRIVING experts are raving about a cheap ‘DIY dehumidifier’ that you can easily make to beat condensation in your car.
Specialists from Leasing Options revealed the handy hack to prevent your windscreen from fogging up as the weather turns wet.
In winter, it is common for car windows to fog up due to the combination of a high level of moisture in the air and very low temperatures.
As water vapour meets freezing glass it condenses, forming a thick mist over the pane.
Most modern cars have features designed to get rid of this in moments and there’s no shortage of tricks to de-fog your car easily.
However, a better option would be to prevent the condensation altogether, which is where the ‘dehumidifier‘ comes in.
And with drivers warned that heavy rain will lash roads today amid 50mph winds, it’s certainly the time of year to invest just a few pounds in solving the problem.
All you need is a Tupperware box and some coarse rock salt.
Simply fill the container with the salt and place it in your car, ideally on the dashboard near the windscreen.
Salt is naturally very effective at absorbing water, which is why salty food dehydrates you.
This should prevent water vapour in the air from condensing on the windscreen.
The experts said: “Salt has a high capacity to absorb water from the environment – so why shouldn’t this work in a humid car, too?
“Leasing Options suggests that filling a Tupperware box of coarse rock salt is a popular dehumidifying option in homes, but can also be used in a car.
“To prevent the salt from spilling over, put a lid on the box and pierce holes in it to allow it to still work its magic.”
Best of all, especially amid the cost of living crisis, both components of the ‘dehumidifier’ are very cheap.
Tupperware can be ordered cheaply online, with IKEA selling them for £2.50.
Likewise, a 1kg bag of rock salt can cost as little as £6.99 and is often available from gardening sites.
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