The windows in the car are sweating from the inside - what to do?

The fogging of windows in the car creates certain inconveniences for the driver, connected both with the safety of driving the car, and with the loss of time. Most often they are covered with droplets of moisture in the winter or in rainy weather. Often misted up windows act as the cause of traffic accidents. So, the glass inside the car gets fogged from inside - what to do?

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Reasons for fogging

There are many reasons for this unpleasant phenomenon. The most frequent are the following:

• The formation of condensate due to the difference in internal and external temperatures. Condensation settles on the surface, and the windows become misted.
• Excessive humidity inside the passenger compartment in rainy weather( soaked clothes, seats and engine mats).You turn on the stove, the moisture evaporates and settles on the car glass.
• Clogged salon filter. It absorbs dust and moisture badly. The latter settles unimpeded on the panes.
• Malfunction of the valve for intake of clean air into the vehicle. As an option - it can be a breakdown of the sensor that regulates the operation of the valve.

Important! The presence in the passenger compartment of passengers who are drunk is also one of the reasons that the windows are sweating in the car. The vapors of alcohol absorb moisture, and it settles on the glass.

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How to prevent fogging of the windows in winter?

In winter, the problem of fogging windows is particularly acute, so when buying a car, it is advisable to choose a model with the function of heating the windows.

Important! The device quickly dries car glass, and you save time for their cleaning.

If the machine is not equipped with such a device, but the windows are sweating in the car in the winter - what should I do?

• It is necessary to periodically check the serviceability of the stove and fan. To get rid of the condensation on the windows faster, it is recommended to simultaneously turn on the heating system of the machine and the fan. In other words, do not drive warm air inside the cabin, but use its fence from the outside.
• On sale there is a special film against the fogging of windows. The principle of its application is the same as that of the tint film.
• There are also special tools - anti-mist( sold as sprays or liquids).Before using these preparations, the surface is cleaned, degreased and dried. After this, you can apply the product.

Important! One application on average is enough for 2 weeks.

• You can make a liquid-anti-mist and yourself. To do this, you need ethyl alcohol or denatured alcohol, mixed with glycerin( the ratio of liquids 20: 1, that is, 20 parts of alcohol accounts for 1 part of glycerin).

Important! It is desirable to apply the liquid against fogging with a spray gun, for example, from under the means for washing windows.

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Folk remedies, or the gad to the fiction of the crafty

If for any reason you do not have a store at your fingertips, you can use folk remedies:

• Shaving foam. Apply a thin layer of gel or foam to the window, and then wipe with paper or a rag.
• Salt. It perfectly absorbs moisture, so paper bags of salt, laid out under the windows, help to successfully fight the condensate.
• Lemon. If the glass inside the car is fogged from inside, cut the fruit, wipe the pulp of the glass, and then dry the windows with a soft cloth or towel.
• Newspaper."Grandmother's" means to make the glazing of windows a good help and from the accumulation of condensation.
• Soap. At the corners of the windshield, draw the squares with the usual soap and wipe the glass. A thin soap film serves as a protection against condensation.

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In the rain sweats the glass in the car - what to do?

To avoid misting the windows in rainy weather, you should follow these rules:

• Good ventilation of the passenger compartment contributes to quick drying of the windows.
• For drying the rear window, you can use an additional fan or interior heater, which is powered by a cigarette lighter.
• Periodically check the integrity of the cabin filter. If a malfunction is found, replace the filter or repair the malfunction.
• Do not leave damp things inside the machine. If the rugs or covers are wet, they must be carefully dried.
• Do not be lazy in time to wipe the moisture on the rubber car mats.
• Regularly for the prevention of drying the car interior. This is especially true for the rainy season.

Important! To the windows do not get fogged up, when the car moves slightly lower the side windows of the car. At the end of the trip, open the doors slightly to let in the fresh air.

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How to clear misted windows?

1. To clean the front and side windows, turn on the interior heating, and then direct the air warm flow to the window.

Important! In the winter, be careful. Glass can crack because of the large temperature difference between the outside and inside.

1. Blow the windows of the car with air during the rain. The temperature of the air jet is not important at the same time. The air can be cold or slightly warm.
2. To prevent the rear window from fogging up, turn on its heating immediately after the engine is started.
3. It is advisable to clean the windows of condensate when there is a minimum number of people in the cabin, since moisture is contained in the exhaled air. Windows will be cleaned faster.
4. If the machine is equipped with an air recirculation unit, they should also be used so that the windows do not get fogged up.

Important! In the winter time, do not immediately include "wipers", as they may break or scratch the glass. First, use a special means for thawing ice, after which it is advisable to use a plastic scraper or brushes.

Windows are fogged up by all cars, regardless of the brand. The only difference is that in some models there are systems for fogging windows, and in others - not. Now you know what to do if the glasses are sweating in the car. Compliance with impeccable cleanliness in the cabin and its periodic ventilation ensure a safe and comfortable ride at any time of the year.