A portal from Argentina has detailed a series of driving tips as winter is coming. It is important to drive safely, especially when weather conditions are adverse. In this article it talks about fogg, automotive air conditioning, and gives advice on how to prevent fogged up windows in cars, and how to clear them without using the air conditioning.
Winter in the Southern Hemisphere
While in the northern hemisphere winter lasts from December 21 to March 21, in the southern hemisphere it changes completely. On June 21, the inhabitants of southern America welcomed winter until September 21. It is now, when we take out our bathing suits and sun creams, when they go to bed with flannel pajamas. That is why, when this date arrives, it is advisable to remember certain tips when taking the car, for the sake of safe driving.
Fogged windows
With the arrival of cold and rainy weather, taking the car becomes an odyssey. It is essential to have a perfect vision through the crystals and these tend to fog up with the cold. The temperature of the car is usually higher than the outside, so the water condenses, fogging them up. We all use the trick of air conditioning to clean them, but that consumes gasoline and there are cars whose air conditioning does not work properly. Do you know how you can clean them without using the air conditioning?
There are people who opt for a cloth and wipe the windows, but that is a terrible idea, since the only thing you get is to fog them even more. Try these options:
- Vinegar and water. Mix equal parts in a spray bottle and spray it on the windshield. Wipe the windshield with a dry cloth and you will see how the vinegar takes away all the moisture.
- Open the windows. Although it is an option that can give you more cold, if you open them progressively so that the air begins to circulate, you will see how in a few minutes it has disappeared.
- Place bags of gel silce. Spread small bags on the dashboard and you will see how the humidity is absorbed.
Is it possible to prevent the windows from fogging up?
The answer is yes. There are tricks such as having the air conditioning filters in good condition and that there are no leaks in the windows. Do not leave wet objects inside so as not to spread the humidity, and keep the car clean and dry. However, there is a viral trick that is considered to be the ultimate way to prevent window fogging in a 100% effective way. Andy Ellis, an expert on the subject, explains that salt has the ability to absorb moisture. Posh magazine published that salt is an excellent dehumidifier, so it can be a great ally in these cases.
Salt and humidity
According to Ellis, “Salt has the ability to naturally absorb moisture from the air and dries it so that when it comes in contact with glass, fewer condensation droplets form. The presence of salt in a house or on the glass of our cars significantly reduces the presence of moisture. But of course, what happens to all that salt? Does it go to waste? Not at all! This salt does not lose any of its properties. Just let it dry or put it in the oven to heat it, and it will return to its natural state and ready to be reused again.
With all these tips, whether you live in the northern or southern hemisphere, you will have plenty of tools to prevent fogging and reduce humidity.
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