How to Defog a Car in Winter?
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Methods for defogging a car in winter are as follows: 1. Dish soap mixed with water: Use kitchen dish soap mixed with water (1:6 ratio), apply evenly on the car's interior glass with a sponge, and wipe clean with a dry cloth after it dries, leaving no residue. Since dish soap contains surfactants, it can alter the surface tension of water, causing fog droplets to quickly coalesce into larger droplets, thereby preventing fogging. 2. Open windows for air circulation: If the fog inside the car is not too heavy, you can slightly open the windows on both sides to allow air circulation between the inside and outside of the car. This reduces the temperature difference and gradually dissipates the fog. The principle is similar to using the air conditioner's cold air but without increasing fuel consumption. However, this method has obvious drawbacks—it is not suitable during rain, snow, on highways, or when the fog is heavy. Additionally, opening the windows lowers the interior temperature. 3. Use the air conditioning system: Turn on the car's fan and cooling switch to blow cold air onto the windshield, which will quickly remove the fog. The effect is immediate. Initially, the fog inside the car may worsen due to the increased temperature difference, but once the warm air dries the moisture inside, the fog will disappear. If using this method, ensure to use the warm air to defog before driving and wait until the fog completely clears before hitting the road.
