Many motorists regularly face the problem of fogging windows in the car. And this problem is known not only to motorists - sometimes the same thing happens on the bus and in the tram.
Misted windows are a problematic situation, they impair visibility, the driver has to wipe the windows and mirrors in order to get the necessary view again, or take other measures to restore the transparency of the windows. Many people wonder why the windows in vehicles fog up. It is not difficult to answer the question, but you should first analyze this phenomenon in detail.
Reasons for fogging glasses
The main reason for fogging is high humidity. inside the car. If it is observed in the cabin - this is not good, since moisture leads to corrosion, dampening of soft elements, the appearance of mold and other problems. The reasons for the appearance of moisture in the cabin can be a lot - this is increased humidity in general due to rain, and the breathing of passengers with whom particles of moisture get into the air.
Therefore, the car mats should be dried in a timely manner, the interior should be aired so that moisture does not accumulate in it. After all, the car closes almost hermetically, and moisture from it simply has nowhere to go. It is necessary to accustom yourself and passengers to shake off shoes before boarding the cabin, so as not to bring in excess moisture. Also, moisture enters the air through the ventilation and air conditioning systems of the cabin, and with this problem it can be difficult to do anything.
However, in a given volume, moisture nevertheless enters, circulates in the air, and then condenses in the form of microscopic droplets on the windows, which are cool enough to cause this process. So there is an unpleasant veil, which interferes with the review, and also distracts the driver, forcing him to take a rag and wipe the windows. However, even a rag does not always help, because condensate precipitates again and again. However, there are other ways to deal with this problem.
How to get rid of fogging windows in a car?
As already noted, in order to cope with the increased humidity in the cabin, which leads to the formation of condensation in cool weather, it is necessary to get rubber, not absorbent mats, brush and clean shoes, especially in snowy weather, and if necessary, change shoes and change clothes before boarding the cabin. But there are other ways to deal with this problem, which are also worth keeping in mind.
It makes sense not only to ventilate the salon, but also to dry it when using the stove, glass heaters. Incidentally, the latter elements can effectively cope with fogging of windows by warming the glass, and after all, condensate is deposited only on cold elements. You can warm the interior with air conditioning, which also perfectly helps to cope with humidity and dries air well.
If you notice snow on the hood of your car, remove it immediately.After all, when turned on, it will be pulled in by the air intakes, melt, and will circulate through the cabin in the form of moisture. It is also worth maintaining cleanliness and dryness not only in the cabin itself, but also in the air intakes, filters, stove - this will also contribute to the dryness and proper functioning of the systems, which will prevent moisture from accumulating on the windows. In winter, it is worthwhile to clean all the ice in a timely manner, if any.
The air conditioner, when turned on, solves the problem of foggy windows in minutes. But it is not available in every vehicle. If it is not, it is worth using a stove and an influx of fresh air at the same time - let the stove warm and dry the interior, while the motorist provides air flow from the outside by turning on the circulation. At the same time, the stove deflectors should be turned in the direction of the most sweating zones to ensure their maximum airflow.
High tech solutions
In addition to these simple methods, you can use other solutions that exclude fogging of windows and create comfortable, safe driving conditions. So, on sale today you can see various anti-fogging sprays that are simply applied to glass, excluding the process of moisture condensation. These are either water-repellent compounds or liquids that create a kind of film on the glass surface to protect it. There is a special mastic, which is more expensive, but gives the most long-lasting effect, while sprays have to be used again and again.
Such funds are available for both summer and winter periods - it is worth using various non-freezing tools for the interior and windows in cold weather to prevent the accumulation of ice. All products are applied to clean, dry glass, and begin to act from the first minutes.
A foggy car window is a surface onto which moisture has condensed. And each motorist uses his own methods of dealing with such a problem.
