As soon as it’s cool and wet outside, we have to contend with the windows of our cars fogging up from the inside. The main reason for this is the accumulated moisture in the car, which can form in the winter. Fogged-up windows not only obstruct your view, but can also freeze from the inside in cold temperatures. scraping free the interior is particularly annoying and time-consuming. Furthermore, the humidity in the car promotes odor and mold growth, which can be harmful to health and contribute to impaired concentration.
no matter if there is already moisture in the car or if you just want to prevent fogged up windows, we have put together the following helpful and easy to implement tips for you. These can be easily adopted and implemented in vehicle care:
Tip 1: is the vehicle tight?
Moisture can easily enter your vehicle through defective and/or porous seals. Therefore, check the seals on the doors for damage and maintain them with rubber care products. In addition, check that the windows close completely and don’t forget the skylight if you have one.
Tip 2: are the drainage channels clear?
Leaves and dirt clog the water drains, allowing water to enter the ventilation system and the interior via the cable ducts. In addition to the drainage channel below the windshield, the drains on the panoramic roof windows and in the doors are also opportunities for moisture to enter the vehicle. Therefore, keep the drainage channels clean and regularly replace the cabin filter. How to avoid moisture and mold on the filter.
Tip 3: use the air conditioning and ventilation?
Not only in summer you should use the air conditioner. Even in winter, the air conditioner helps to remove moisture from the car and prevent fogged windows.
Tip 4: use fabric mats or rubber mats?
Snow and wet shoes carry moisture into the vehicle, which is absorbed by fabric mats. Rubber mats, on the other hand, repel dirt and water. In addition, they are easier to clean and therefore the appropriate companion in the cool and wet seasons. nevertheless, it is best to tap your shoes well before getting into your car, so as not to carry most of the dirt and snow into the car.
Tip 5: put your wet clothes in the trunk of the car?
If you got caught in a rainstorm during a walk, hike or run and got really wet? then you put the wet jacket best in the trunk. Damp clothes create high humidity in the car and the moisture is absorbed by the upholstery. However, these dry slowly and release moisture into the interior, especially when the heating is turned on.
The result: fogged windows.
Tip 6: do you already have moisture in the car?
If you are already struggling with misted-up windows, it is important to take preventive measures and get the moisture out of the car first. For this, the vehicle should be parked in a dry place and well ventilated. In addition, so-called dehumidifiers can help. They absorb the moisture in the car and thus prevent fogged windows. The advantage of the special dehumidifiers is the reusability. The bags can be dried over the heater or in a microwave oven and can be used for up to 4 months. In addition, "drying out" can also draw musty and bad odors out of the car.
With these tips, you can quickly get a grip on the moisture in your car and always have a dry interior and no more trouble with fogged windows. Test it yourself!