Windshield fogging
Clean the windshield is the key to a safe ride. Fogging of the windshield is a problem that drivers face not only in winter, but also in summer, when several passengers are traveling in the car. Sometimes it is enough just to wipe the glass with a dry cloth, but in the cold it is always inconvenient to do it, and this also takes a lot of time.
Causes of fogging in the car
Among all the causes of such a problem, it is extremely difficult to single out one, since each of them can be a serious threat under certain conditions. In modern models, which have a climate control system, drainage of condensate can clog up-air throws water vapor into the cabin, which leads to misting of glasses.
In other cases, the reason is high humidity. For example, after wet cleaning. So, this moisture and air form a condensate that settles on the windows of a car. In winter, it is necessary to carry out procedures to improve the tightness of the cabin.
What is needed to solve a problem?
Since one of the main reasons for the fogging of glass is the different temperatures outside and inside the cabin, first you need to adjust the blowing devices so that the air is directed towards the windows. If the air conditioner is functioning, it can be turned on to dry the air.
Today, the car market can meet a lot of designs to solve this problem. All of them are designed to change the tension of the glass film, so that the moisture rolls down.
The most common ways to eliminate windshield misting:
- With a bag of salt, rub the surface of the glass or dilute the glycerin in alcohol with a ratio of 1 to 10 and do the same.
- You can just open the side window, so that excess moisture will go away. However, in a severe frost, this method is not quite safe for health.
- There are special films that protect the glass from fogging.
- Modern cars may have built-in heated windows.
You can not only solve, but also prevent such a problem: dry mats and rags, the presence of a bag of salt that will take away excess moisture.