Demist car windscreen using ‘tupperware box’ and common household item
Drivers may be able to demist their car windscreens using a simple homemade DIY hack as temperatures fall.
Motorists can demist their car windscreen this autumn and winter by filling a tupperware box with a simple item available for less than £10.
Experts at Leasing Options claim placing coarse rock salt inside a box is a dehumidifier which could help absorb water.
The box should be placed inside the vehicle and pierced to allow the salt to have an effect on the climate around it.
The homemade solution can be put together for a budget cost with rock slat available for around £6.50 online.
Tupperware boxes can also be purchased for around £1 each at supermarkets making this an ideal solution amid the cost of living crisis.
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.”
Condensation forms on a windscreen after warm air from inside the vehicle meets cold air from outside. This means mist is more likely to afflict motorists during bouts of colder weather as temperatures continue to fall.
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According to the Met Office, cold weather is set to hit over the weekend with Central and Eastern Scotland set to be worst impacted.
Meteorologists claim there could even be some frost in the northeast of Scotland with a chance of snow over the hills and mountains.
Road users must completely clear any mist and frost from their car windscreens and windows before setting off.
The Highway Code says drivers “must be able to see” while mirrors must be clear and the windows “demisted thoroughly”.
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Failure to do this could see motorists penalised for using a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
This may result in a staggering £2,500 fine, three penalty points and a discretionary driving ban.
Mike Thompson, COO of Leasing Options added: “There are many hacks for preventing moisture and some are, granted, more effective than others. Ultimately, drivers need to keep windows clean to prevent moisture from clinging to dirt.”
