{"id":87834,"date":"2023-11-17T14:17:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T14:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/?p=87834"},"modified":"2023-11-17T14:17:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T14:17:18","slug":"experts-use-this-80p-vegetable-that-can-de-mist-your-car-windscreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/lifestyle\/experts-use-this-80p-vegetable-that-can-de-mist-your-car-windscreen\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts use this 80p vegetable that can de-mist your car windscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Driving tip: How to defrost your windscreen<\/h3>\n<p>As temperatures drop leading up to winter, experts have shared a tip with drivers to quickly and easily demist their car windscreen by using one cheap vegetable.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of the most time-consuming parts of your morning commute is demisting your car during cold, wet weather.<\/p>\n<p>Experts from ALA Insurance have shared an unlikely hack to help de-mist your car this winter, that can cost as little as 80p.<\/p>\n<p>The hack includes using an unlikely vegetable &#8211; the humble cucumber.<\/p>\n<p>Callum Butler from ALA Insurance said: &#8220;Cucumber contains natural oils which create a hydrophobic surface when rubbed on glass or mirrors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/130\/590x\/secondary\/5071656.jpg?r=1700228342838\"><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The water-repellent properties of cucumber help to stop your windshield from condensing and forming a fog.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Essentially, it\u2019s like giving your windshield a protective film that discourages condensation during the colder months.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>How to de-mist and prevent fog in your car:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use your car\u2019s defrost setting and direct the air towards the windshield.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>While hot air will help to dry the glass a little it, soon cools and will condense again. Turn on your air conditioning to remove moisture from the air quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>\u2018Beautiful\u2019 trending destination is 20 degrees in November[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>This little known winter driving mistake could see you slapped with a \u00a3100 fine[INSIGHT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Key jobs will &#8216;go a long way&#8217; to keep your home warm this winter[COMMENT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/130\/590x\/secondary\/5071650.jpg?r=1700228342969\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid recirculating the air as this can increase humidity. You may also want to crack a window slightly to bring the humidity down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A clean windshield is more likely to repel fogging. 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