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What to do if the car glass is foggy in winter

2025-12-10 06:56:24 car

What should I do if my car glass is foggy in winter? 5 practical methods to help you quickly defogging

The temperature is low in winter, and the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car can easily cause the car glass to fog up, affecting driving safety. In response to this common problem, we compiled a practical solution based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and the actual testing experience of car owners. Here are the details:

1. Causes of fogging on car glass

What to do if the car glass is foggy in winter

Fogging is caused by moisture in the car condensing into small water droplets when encountering low temperature glass. The main triggers include:

ReasonDescription
Large temperature differenceThe warm air inside the car meets the cold air outside the car
Humidity is too highPassengers breathe, rain and snow bring moisture
Improper use of air conditionerExternal circulation or AC dehumidification is not turned on

2. 5 quick defogging methods

methodOperation stepsEffectTime consuming
Air conditioning defogging1. Open external circulation
2. Turn on AC cooling
3. Increase the air volume to blow the front damper
effective immediately10-30 seconds
Warm air drying1. Turn to the highest temperature
2. The maximum air volume blows to the front blocker
Requires 3 minutes of preheating3-5 minutes
Anti-fog spray1. Clean the glass
2. Spray evenly
Lasts 1-2 weeks5 minutes
Window convectionLeave a 2-3cm gap in the windows on both sidesequilibrium temperature difference1-2 minutes
Apply soapy waterWipe the glass with a dry cloth dipped in soapy waterTemporary anti-fog3 minutes

3. Priority selection in different scenarios

Flexible matching methods according to actual needs:

sceneRecommended method
Emergency defog (while driving)Air conditioning defogging + window opening assist
Prevention in advance (before departure)Anti-fog spray or soapy water treatment
long distance driveContinuously open external circulation + intermittent warm air

4. Precautions

1.Safety first: Do not wipe the glass manually frequently while driving.
2.Regular inspection: Clogged air conditioning filter element will affect the defogging effect
3.avoid misunderstandings: Only using the wiper will cause scratches and scratches, so you need to use dehumidification.

5. Comparison of actual measured data from netizens

Based on the voting results of an automobile forum in December:

methodSatisfactionFrequency of use
Air conditioning defogging92%78%
Anti-fog spray85%35%
Warm air defogging76%62%

Summary: Winter defogging requires a combination of immediate operation and long-term protection. It is recommended that car owners keep anti-fogging sprays on hand and be proficient in air-conditioning defogging techniques. If fog appears repeatedly, there may be too much moisture in the car. You can place a dehumidification box after parking.

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