How to Stop Car Windows Steaming up in the Winter!

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

I leave a desiccant bag in the car. About 5 quid off Amazon, you microwave it when it’s absorbed as much as it’s going to and stick back in the car. Really effective.

[@Retired1967]

A few minutes before you arrive home, open your windows, it will equalise the air temperature with outside and remove any moisture. I never suffer with condensation doing this. It just means suffering a few chilly minutes.

[@georgemorley1029]

Thanks, I’ll try that.

[@xToOxRaWxIsTheTruth]

What if it’s raining

[@Retired1967]

@@xToOxRaWxIsTheTruth Open windows just a little bit, but for longer. You still may get splashed a bit, but you're waterproof 😁. It's still better than foggy windows for 5 minutes in the morning when you're late for work 😁. You wanna get all that warm humid air out if possible

[@rad1sh480]

Thanks for the advice, I'll give that a go. Mind you, I normally have the hatch open when taking the shopping out of the car, so I'd have thought that would have the same effect, yet I still have serious condensation.

[@Retired1967]

@@rad1sh480 No , just getting the shopping out is not the same. Just imagine cigarette smoke, open the window a little bit and it'll suck right out. That's exactly what you need to do to your warm humid breath that's been building up in the car for however long your journey was. It's amazing how much moisture we breathe out. Also make sure your pollen or cabin filters are clean. ( If you have them )

[@ibana8449]

I tried RainX and I obviously applied it onto dirty glass. My old Volvo is shocking for it. Great video thank you, I need to do the job again properly.

[@ChinaRising]

Good stuff this, been using it for years. But as you said, you need to make sure it’s applied in the right environment and your windows are clean. First time I ever applied I just shoved it on. It was streak city and created double the amount of work to sort it.

[@the_jnlt_channel]

Great video mate! My top tip for this and why my car never gets it. Leave your AC on in the car when driving, it takes the moisture out of the air, it hasn't let me down yet haha

[@yummychoc6657]

Put the heater while your driving...never thought of that! YOUR A GENIUS!

[@the_jnlt_channel]

@@yummychoc6657 not your heater, your air conditioning. If you always have the AC on, you will never get this issue in the first place. A lot of people don't know this and don't use their AC in the winter ( Maybe like yourself) Your welcome 👍

[@yummychoc6657]

This video is not for cars driving but pulled up! What about rail workers, builders, emergency services etc....... who sit in there vechicles for long periods with the engine off??

[@the_jnlt_channel]

@@yummychoc6657 that's fair enough, but I was explaining for my own personal experience with my own car that it hasn't let me down. Everyone has a reason to use it or not. If you want to use it and it works for you, then that's good for you but for me it's not something I've ever needed 👍

[@yummychoc6657]

Your right sorry.... I Iive in Scotland and I am going to put the AC on all through the winter... Cheers

[@thedarkknight1971]

The RainX screen washer bottle additive is ALSO EXCELLENT for the outside of your windscreen. After washing my car I put a small amount on a clean cloth and wipe down the outsides of the side windows, IT HELPS keep side windows from becoming difficult to see out of because of, er, 'Sticky rain drops', and helps keep the outsides of the glass and wing mirrors from getting dirty... 👍 😎🇬🇧

[@Alexander_l322]

You go dogging?

[@thedarkknight1971]

@@Alexander_l322 Hahaha... Funny... I take it you mean the 'Sticky rain drops' comment hahaha... Nope, I don't.. But, hahaha I like the way you think pal! 😏🤣🤣🤣

[@Alexander_l322]

@@thedarkknight1971 hahaha

[@Michael.OJackson]

My mum always told us kids to stop breathing when the windows fogged up 😂 Rip Molly 😢

[@andrew7777]

"I'm always optimistic when it comes to glass cleaning." - 🤣🤣🤣 this guy's funny. I'm subscribing.

[@burnerog]

What you do is TURN THE AIR CONDITIONING ON, on the heat setting set to the demist setting, and the condensation disappears AS IF LIKE MAGIC..!

[@howardgregory3888]

Works best if the windows are clean though!

[@davidstopforth9960]

Yes it does, but that also builds up aircon 'film' which is difficult to clean.

[@tigertaylor1327]

That doesn't stop it ,it gets rid of it ,so how do you stop it misting up in the night coz it's annoying in the morning putting your air con on to demist it

[@grahamsibbert2412]

Yes, providing you have air on

[@Dave-dm7vt]

That’s a solution, not a cure!

[@antonywalker8837]

I washed my car at the weekend. The following morning the moisture inside was ridiculous. I suspect it was due to a massive difference in temperature overnight and I got in and out of the car (after washing it)with wet feet, so the mats were wet. Good tips there David.👍

[@You-are-right-but]

You're probably right, but it might be worth checking the bulkhead drains for blockage. It's common this time of year with falling leaves etc. If the drains are blocked, it can lead to water getting into your car when washing or heavy rain. Good luck.

[@desmondrobinson169]

Just put the Aircon on. Air conditioning is not just about cooling, it reduces relative humidity, you can have aircon on and heat the car at the same time.

[@lindaburnside3832]

I bought silica cat litter and put it into a couple of knee socks, tying off the ends into a knot. I stuffed them under the front seats. It made a great deal of difference in the car with fogged up windows.

[@danielrichards8472]

Shaving cream works really well too rub it on and wipe away after few minutes also useful for shower mirror when shaving

[@wotviewer]

oh, was expecting a bit more than an advert for Rain X - we know that works, but it comes at a high price.

[@bloosabina]

you just need to leave the AC on during the winter which will dehydrate the air even when the heating is on.

[@iansinclair6879]

Must admit dave I did buy this product many years ago with the rain X too, but never used them and they got thrown in the bin! But seeing your new video tonite you have convinced me to buy it again. Luckily I will be attending the classic car show at the N.E.C in a few weeks so will keep me eye out for the automotive stalls👍.

[@troyhowling2497]

It's in any auto shop or garage.... Halfrauds deffo has it.... 🙂👍

[@jonnyshielldetailing]

Gone in with a top topic, your genius!

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Bloody brilliant Dave 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@kevtheargonut]

3:16 - Both halves of the side window look pretty consistently fogged up behind you to my eyes.😁I guess you recorded that bit before applying the product. 👍

[@marktrower2267]

Once again another fantastic and informative video Dave.

[@alanhodgson8443]

Also don’t leave the ventilation system on recirculation as the windows will mist up and even more of a serious issue you will be come drowsy. ALWAYS leave the ventilation system running on fresh air.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Put the air conditioning on, it removes moisture…. It’s what it’s designed to do.

[@steve00alt70]

@@PhilbyFavourites so recirculate is AC?

[@andrew7777]

"Haven't got masking tape because I'm not made of money. "🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I still haven't got any lol

[@garymartin557]

washing up liquid also works as a wetting agent. a small spot on paper towel, spread in circular motion, and buff off.

[@commonsense718]

This works on motorcycle helmets just a tiny speck

[@tuningemporium]

great informative video mate 👍

[@bertiesworld]

I've tended to find it comes down to car design. My old Corsa, once demisted, never misted up again ( I tend to keep the fan running on position 2, whatever car I'm in). But the Mokka, does tend to mist up from the top of the screen and then spreads downwards, even with the fan running. But dead easy to clear. Just hit the front heater switch and like magic, gone. There is the A/C as well. Works just as well.

[@archeewaters]

how 'bout sub below zero temperatures in canada? i usually have to scrape thin layer of ice off the inside each morning...

[@marshmellow377]

Shaving foam works very well! ;-) Use this on my bathroom mirrors.

[@bluewindgau4688]

How long it can be prevented from it getting back on

[@marshmellow377]

@@bluewindgau4688 maybe have to reapply beginning of each winter?

[@bluewindgau4688]

@@marshmellow377 what its longevity once applied?? What's your point!!

[@marshmellow377]

@@bluewindgau4688 a few months, if it starts misting up again just reapply :)

[@bluewindgau4688]

@@marshmellow377 oh wow 🤯.🙏.....i 'll definitely try....any more suggestions ?

[@fatbikemontage2931]

Condensation in cars is caused either because the driver doesn’t understand the controls, or there is an additional source of water coming into the car. A tip for people is 5 mins before the end of a journey, drive the heat to max, as high as you can stand, then 1 min before they end, open all the windows and let the hot humid air out. That way next time you get in the car you will get less of an issue.

[@yummychoc6657]

What about rail workers, builders, emergency services etc....... who sit in there vechicles for long periods with the engine off?? Can't wait for your answer to this.... Mr. know it all!

[@fatbikemontage2931]

@@yummychoc6657 Open the windows. Thanks for your polite comment.

[@imthejoker1310]

Thank for the great info on your videos. Iv cleaned the interior windows of my car but for some reason the windscreen has a 'misty layer' like a smokers car would(I don't smoke) can you advise on how to keep this away please , thank you.

[@muvin8422]

Hi there, don't quote me on this but the vids I've seen say some sort of rubbing alcohol to take all the smokers hard stuck stuff off or use a glass cleaner that's ammonia free with a microfiber cloth, also make sure if any of the liquids spill on the dashboard or touch the plastic or anything that's not glass, you wipe it off otherwise it might stain. just make sure to do some research on the stuff because I'm not entirely sure.

[@MsBelle-cv3mu]

Thanks for the tip I have a new mg ZS EV and have issues with this I did get this product but put it on when the window was cold so perhaps that what I need to do heat the car first I will try this 😊

[@TomyCroSound]

I would like to know if the windows with foil can be fogged? If the foil does not fog up from the inside, it would be a solution to put the foil on the front glass, 0% darkening.

[@delukxy]

You mentioned the problem of dirty glass. Did you clean yours with a dedicated product before applying the Rain-X?

[@bazwillrun]

isopropyl alcohol is best to clean the windows, gets rid of all the grease/oily film that helps cause the build up of condensation, grease gives the condensation a base to stick to, so clear the grease and that helps

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I clean my car all the time & once in a while I use Rain X on the outside of the windshield, I actually never thought of using it inside.

[@delukxy]

Different product.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

@delukxy oh, there's one used inside & another one for the outside?

[@delukxy]

Yes. The original Rain-X came out as a way of allowing less use of wipers. Story was it was a commercial product based on stuff used on aircraft. Not checked that story.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

@delukxy Well thank you, I should get some of the antifog kind then.

[@whitewalker9622]

It´s simple, clean your windows(don´t smoke in the car) at least a couple of times a year and angle the outer vents at the side windows and use the setting for the windscreen and the top vents or auto if you have it. (Sometimes you need to use ac to get rid of fog). There is no magic, just do it right.

[@hankbutler8256]

New to detailing. After doing an interior with shampooing the carpet, seats, and using extractor, glass fogs up to where customer can’t drive. Any secret to keeping this from happening with having to add more work on the windows?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Sounds like it's still damp inside the car. The weather is starting to get better now so plenty of circulation, heaters on inside the car to dry it out

[@adobenumpty]

Don’t leave wet things in your car especially at winter. Or if you’re gonna do that put in a dehumidifier and very long extension cord and set it running and extract any moisture out of the car no misted windows

[@PhilbyFavourites]

For a start, turn the air conditioning on. I see so many cars that are “modern” and I know are standard fitted with a/c. They are carrying kids to school misted up. All because they believe the KZbin mantra that turning the a/c off saves them money….. I rather they spend pennies than crash into me because of their abysmal visibility!

[@pigeonpoo1823]

I believed that for a while. I read an article about how a/c need to be ran to keep the pipes from drying out, so it's on all the time. And, as you point out, keeps the windows from fogging up

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Dave great video,Ive seen the shaving foam idea and which is good.i will to have to try this anti fog one .

[@martynasbieliauskas9231]

A/C button for few minutes and windows nice and clean :D

[@Spatan117]

Maybe try changing your cabin filter 🤔

[@the_wilkini]

Also put some catter litter in plastic tubs under the seats to absorb some moisture

[@bazwillrun]

i just put some in a couple of old socks and leave them on the dash under the screen...soaks up far more moisture there

[@sicks6six]

The best way to dry the interior of a car isn't to run the heater full-on because hot air condenses and creates water on cooler surfaces, the best way is to go for a drive with all four windows down about 2 inches and run the heater at a medium setting, about 22 dgs, this will dry out everything, it is the carpets in your car that cause the most condensation problems if you have thick wool carpets they soak up loads of water from your feet, rubber mats don't create soaks for wet feet,

[@Generalkenobi325]

Everyone forgets about the water on you feet when you get in , it doesn’t even take much to fog it up

[@steve00alt70]

On tinted windows is the shaving foam safe yes?

[@TheJayaldae]

Rain X says don’t use the anti-fog interior treatment on tinted windows. Can anyone provide feedback on the results if you do it anyway?

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Great video Thank you

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Get some shaving foam, spray on, wipe off with kitchen towel. Will never fog up, this also works for bathroom mirrors.

[@joshooahh]

My mercedes has never misted inside, but my ford fiesta did. I know alot of people have the air recirculate button activated and then wonder why it steams up. Lol

[@christopherwilson4003]

The simple thing is condensation is when warm air hits something cold ....Upvc windows condensate .And you most definitely see the wet glass .Even tiles in a bathroom window cill will condensate. Thers companies employed to solve this ....Those poor people living with the disgusting black mould ..The spores are everywhere ...bit of topic there ......Just be aware of the cause of condensation. I find if very interesting. Nice product review

[@alastairhoffmann9079]

I had one car where an inch or more of water had built up in the spare wheel well, which caused abnormal internal condensation until I found it and bailed it out - no more condensation once I cleared the blocked drain hole causing the problem

[@brianblessedsbeard]

Nice vid Dave but wish I could've seen how much you used😮

[@kaidean]

Toothpaste works to stop fogging too. You need to use white toothpaste rather than the multi-coloured stuff. I use toothpaste on my dive mask and it never mists up.

[@ro63rto]

Toothpaste is an abrasive, I would advise against it. Just use what is commercially available. If that stuff ends up ruining your glass then you have a comeback to the manufacturer.

[@lazycarper]

@@ro63rto toothpaste cleans the glass removes tar and stops fog

[@Howie57]

On a damp cloth, put a pea sized amount of washing up liquid on it and wipe over glass and let dry....

[@bazwillrun]

to prevent it as much as possible in the first place, clean all the windows inside with isopropyl alcoho/surgical spirit, use a couple of old socks or similar with cat litter in them and put on dash under screen...

[@steve00alt70]

but if you put the Air con on you'll breath those fumes

[@hedgeend10]

A/C is the best solution

[@philtaylor8863]

I find using my fan works.

[@darrenboston342]

Smash the climate on!… simples! Mines on all year round, hot & cold…. Never have any issues at all! Think most idiots think you can only use it on cold for some reason!’🤔😂🙄

[@ZiggyWolf.4.0]

Aaaaannnnddd back to the real world...😂😂😂. This was hilarious. 🤪

[@theDaveBaxter]

First link in description doesn’t work. I get “We’re sorry. The Web address you entered is not a functioning page on our site.”

[@TruckerMatty93]

Isn't this an old vid where you tested lots of other things too?

[@stevef2114]

reduce the need for wiper blades?? lol... Glaco is great... but it cant do that.... but it does keep your glass very water and dirt repellent . i did this on my car about 4 weeks ago.. and with all the winter weather etc... its still perfectly clean.

[@Mechanicalrob]

Cat litter in an old sock works too.

[@thedarkknight1971]

OOOOOOOH it's PET PEEVE of mine when I've got my car windows CRYSTAL clear, and then some muppet wipes the window with their hand!!! 😠😠😠 I usually have a clean Shammy Leather in the car to hand them to use... 😏 😎🇬🇧

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

I have a dehumidifier bag on the dash which you microwave for 5 minutes when soaked it’s ok but not fantastic

[@davidwickham1965]

Shaving foam 👍

[@Steamedhams7489]

How long does the rain x anti fog last?

[@tardeliesmagic]

Avoid rainx anti fog, i'm a car valeter & applied this to my car....it leaves the glass really misty! I read the instructions properly....went over it again & again to make it less misty, it looks horrible through the glass,waste of money. The rain repellent is v.good!

[@TCR_PILOT]

Never saw the drivers side window result. Did that not work?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah it worked it was down to me being freezing cold and making bad filming decisions

[@vladimirciboci1485]

Old divers mask trick. Cut potato in half and apply to the windshield. Ha ha ha

[@martinpumfrey9063]

How do you stop smearing windscreen when the wipers are on

[@Kaylem13]

1. Kitchen roll, put vinegar on it, run it up and down your wiper blades until all dirt off, may need more than one if really dirty. 2. Check if you wiper blades are intact and no bits/leaves/debris under them. 3. Clean your outside windscreen 4. New wiper blades if those don't work

[@Jimmy_Wilde]

put the air-con on, it dehumidifies the interior.

[@danthomas86]

Cat litter in a sock on the dashboard👌

[@nyqer6636]

Aldi /Lidl do a similar product

[@jasminecara8317]

My car will get to the right temp. It’s either really cold or really hot

[@burnerog]

If you have air conditioning that is…!

[@moriwaki1105]

Just buy a Toyota that doesn't leak in.....I once had a car where I had to drill holes in the floor to let the rain water back out....called it a Leyland Mini.

[@GhostLead65]

Yeah my Lexus never steams up but the wifes Aygo is terrible.But the Aygo is a Euro made sh!tbox haha.

[@chandlerbing7570]

Just remove all the glass. Problem solved

[@yorks5852]

Put some uncooked rice in a sock and place on the dash = no condensation simples.

[@keithwills3790]

Does the sock need to be clean...

[@yorks5852]

@@keithwills3790 As long as it doesn't have a hole in it 😄

[@awreckingball]

Masking tape prices are really out of control.

[@Abdurrob2]

Dies it work on film tinted windows

[@OrganicStuff1]

Never knew this was a problem

[@Moontorc_]

Hopefully your channel grows enough, so you can afford masking tape.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'll keep praying 🙏

[@spezzington]

Erm, isn't this what the AC, windscreen heater and fan is for? You do see people driving round with steamed up windows - and the reason? They don't know how to use the controls!

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

All the doggers watching this 🤣🤣🤣

[@portman8909]

Just use a bag of silica gel...

[@dom6140]

When i heard youbbring the moisture from your clothes🤦‍♂️

[@MaxMax-th7uz]

Don’t buy Vauxhalls

[@Hoscitt]

Or turn the ac on....

[@svenboden68]

Made out of money??masking tape??thats as cheap as chips mate and lasts forever if not used??😮😮

[@MustangBoss1973]

shaving soap