MISTY windscreens are something none of us want to deal with this autumn and winter.
But luckily cash-savvy drivers have been raving over an affordable Amazon bargain that tackles the annoying – and dangerous – issue in just minutes.
By now, most of us have come across dehumidifiers for our homes – but did you know there are similar gadgets designed for your car as well?
Retailing for a purse-friendly £9.99, the Reusable Microwaveable Moisture Absorbing Bag is bound to become a game-changer, as the temperatures are begin to drop.
The basics behind misty windscreens are that the air inside your car has millions of little water droplets in it.
When you get in the car or if it’s parked in sunlight, the resulting heat causes the vapour to rise and come into contact with your windscreen, where it condenses and forms a mist.
However, all that doesn’t really help when you’re sat in a cold car, with the air-conditioning on full blast and the windows open, trying not to be late for work or the school run.
The de-mister is essentially a bag full of water-absorbing granules – it soaks up all the extra water in the air, so you get a clear windscreen.
Just leave it on your dash the night before and let it get to work – and the best bit is that it’s reusable.
Once every couple of months, pop it in the microwave for 10 minutes and it’s ready to go.
According to the online retailer, the car essential absorbs over 400ml of moisture.
Simply place the anti slip pad on your dashboard or real shelf and put the 1KG Bag on top and the magic will take place.
With over 430 ratings, it’s easy to see why the demister has become a major hit amongst drivers, winning an impressive four-star rating.
One customer who described the product as ”brilliant” said: ”Saves me at least five minutes every day sitting waiting for the car to demist.
”It must have saved me the price of it in petrol already so a win win for the environment too.”
Another tried using it in their laundry room – and had nothing but good things to say.
Most common illegal driving activities
Here's a list of reckless driving behaviour and the fines and penalties you risk getting from it.
- Using phone while driving
A cheeky glance at a phone screen will result in six penalty points on your licence and a £200 fine.
New drivers might lose their licence if caught doing so within two years of obtaining it. - Speeding
Lovers of fast and furious will end up with a minimum of three points and a £100 fine. - Running a red light
This offence will incur three points and £100 fine. - Middle lane hogging
It constitutes careless driving and police will hand you a £100 fine with three penalty points. - Undertaking
This could possibly result in three points on your licence and a £100 fine.
”I bought this dehumidifier to prevent condensation in our room where we dry our laundry during the winter and to prevent damp odour.
”It has been an excellent buy and value for money. No running costs, just dried out in the microwave when full of moisture.
”I plan to get another for my car now I know they do work.”
Someone else chimed in: ”I had a leak in the car and it kept the damp under control till I could get it fixed.”
However, not everyone was satisfied with their purchase, as one online shopper said ”Can’t say I noticed much difference but unsure if maybe my car is just in a more mew state.
”Would of been interesting to see with my old one that notoriously used to suffer.”
A second critic penned: ”During the lockdown my car started to smell a bit damp.
”So I bought these to try and reduce the humidity. it’s hard to see if they have had any real effect and they don’t seem to soaked up much water over months.
