Getting into your car in the morning to find a fogged-up windscreen can be absolutely maddening – particularly when you’re racing against the clock.
Whether it’s work starting in 30 minutes, or the school run beckoning, there’s nothing quite like that sinking feeling when confronted with a windscreen that’s impossible to see through.
After all, nobody fancies a fine and penalty points on their licence, do they?
However, did you realise there’s a lesser-known button combination in your vehicle that can dramatically speed up the entire process and get you moving much quicker?
When you’re “driving in the rain,” it’s incredibly easy to “fog up your windshield,” according to @chegeceping, who frequently shares motoring advice on TikTok.
He observed this can “affect your vision” and “driving can be very dangerous,” so you must resolve the issue before setting off on your journey.
Additionally, it’s advisable not to “wipe it with your hands” because you “can’t make it clean” using that method, so it’s far better to employ this button combination instead.
“Today I’ll tell you a trick. It only takes 10 seconds to remove the fog,” he assured his audience.
He went on: “Just turn on this AC button, turn on the external circulation, and at the same time, adjust the air blowing mode to glass blowing mode.
“After a while, the fog on the glass will disappear. At the same time, turn on this square. It is the rear glass defogging switch.” He assured that by adhering to these straightforward steps consistently, you can swiftly defog your car time and again without any fuss.
In the comments section, one user noted this method could leave you feeling “quite chilly,” but it’s a small price to pay for a few moments of discomfort to ensure safe driving.
The RAC warns that driving with an unclear windscreen is against the law.
The motoring organisation echoes the TikTok user’s advice, stating: “If your car has air conditioning, make sure it is switched on.
“Use the air-con in conjunction with the heater. Hot air will dry the glass a little through evaporation, but the air will then cool down and condense on the glass once more, so make sure the air-con is on to keep the atmosphere inside dry.
“If your windscreen is iced over, then the heat is obviously more necessary. But in this instance, you might want to scrape the outside of your windscreen clear first.”
They also offered a clever tip to prevent your windscreen from fogging up initially. They suggest cleaning “your windscreen with shaving foam”.
“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,” the RAC advises.
Interestingly, the RAC revealed that ice hockey players use this trick to stop their masks from steaming up during games. Every day is a school day!