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Car window fogs up quickly? Cat litter has a similar effect as a dehumidifier

2023-01-27T05:15:44.710Z


Anyone who does not ensure a clear view in the car risks a fine of at least ten euros. You should be particularly careful with the current weather.


Anyone who does not ensure a clear view in the car risks a fine of at least ten euros.

You should be particularly careful with the current weather.

In cold, wet weather, car windows can quickly fog up.

If the view is impaired as a result, this can not only be dangerous - drivers also risk a fine of at least ten euros, as reported by the Auto Club Europa (ACE).

How do you get rid of the moisture in the car as quickly as possible?

Misted up windows: what helps and how can you prevent it in the car?

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In wet weather, the car windows can fog up quickly because more moisture gets into the car.

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© Waldmüller/Imago

It is best to set the heating and ventilation to the highest level at the same time and direct them towards the windscreen, advises the ACE.

The air conditioning also removes moisture from the air and can be used up to an outside temperature of around five degrees – below that it switches itself off.

An integrated windscreen heater also helps to solve the problem of fogged up windows.

Most cars have a special button that automatically activates the appropriate steps.

What maybe not everyone knows: You shouldn't press the recirculation switch when the windows are fogged up - "because it only circulates the air in the vehicle and the moisture stays," as the ACE further reports on its website.

Misted up windows – reduce moisture in the car with cat litter

Dehumidifiers are also helpful.

A tip that drivers like to pass on: cat litter also helps against moisture in the car.

But how much cat litter do you need?

Of course, that also depends on the weather or the humidity level and the size of the car.

"For a start, however, it is enough to set up two large muesli bowls in the car," explains the

Stuttgarter Nachrichten

in an online post.

"One in the front in the driver's area, the other in the area of ​​the rear seats or the trunk.

If this is not enough, you can set up additional bowls.” Alternatively, you can pour the cat litter into two to four used socks, tie them well and simply place the socks under the seats or on the dashboard.

"The cat litter should be replaced with a new one every few weeks," the article on

StN.de also says.

Because when it has absorbed the excess moisture, the effect decreases accordingly.

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Condensation on the car window – always keep a cloth to hand

The ACE has another tip ready: If the panes are particularly damp, you can wipe them dry with a microfiber cloth.

"The cloth should always be ready to hand and possibly also be equipped with an extension," say the experts.

"Important: Don't just think about the windshield, don't forget the rear and side windows."

List of rubrics: © Waldmüller/Imago

Source: merkur

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