Drivers urged to rub a potato on their car this week
With many parts of the UK experiencing spells of cold and wet weather, drivers have been urged to apply an unusual household item to their windscreen.
Drivers have been offered a simple yet surprisingly effective piece of advice that can help them prevent their windows fogging up in cold and wet weather.
Many parts of the UK have experienced heavy downpours and temperature drops in recent days, which can often lead to drivers needing to wait for their windscreen to demist before each journey.
However, the Australian windscreen replacement service Aussie Auto-Glass suggested that drivers can reduce the chances of misted up windows by simply applying a cut potato to the screen.
They advised: "Cut a raw potato in half. Be sure to use a clean potato, so wash it first if it is coated in soil. This is a good opportunity to use up an old potato that has started to sprout and is past its best.
"Wipe from side to side to cover all of the window. This will clean it and leave a layer that will prevent condensation from forming on the window."
While it may sound silly, rubbing a raw potato on the windscreen will apply a thin layer of starch to the surface of the glass.
Once it dries, the potato starch will act as a slippy barrier that will prevent condensation from staying on any windows that it is applied to.
For the best results, drivers should make sure that they completely cover all of the windows with the potato and avoid touching any of the surfaces whilst the starch is drying, which will leave unsightly marks.
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Aussie Auto-Glass also highlighted that, while drivers do not need to apply a new coat of potato starch each day, it is a good idea to wash it off and add a new layer every few weeks.
They added: "If it rains, [there is] no need to reapply the potato to the car window. You may want to reapply it every few weeks, depending on how often your area experiences rain.
"Do this first thing in the morning for the best results."
Another way in which drivers can prevent their windows misting up is by filling adding cat litter to a small bag or even a sock.
Placing this on the dashboard can help to absorb any moisture inside the vehicle before it forms on the windscreen.
If drivers are able to, leaving a dehumidifier in their vehicle overnight can also help to dry the air within the vehicle, decreasing the likelihood of a misted windscreen the following morning.
