Once you manage to chip away the ice on your car and start to warm it up, you’ve got a whole new set of problems on your plate. As the frost melts away, your car can end up with foggy windows that make driving challenging and even dangerous. 

Although we tend to think of foggy windows as a winter problem, window fog can occur throughout the year, depending on the level of humidity and condensation. Unfortunately, when a window is covered in fog, it impedes a driver’s view, creating a dangerous scenario.

Anytime there is fog inside your vehicle and the temperature outside your vehicle is colder, the result is a foggy window. This means that defrosting your windows can actually lead to increased window fog.

Additionally, any moisture inside your vehicle from hot breath, melted snow, or wet shoes can aggravate the issue as it condenses onto your windows. However, the effect will eventually dissipate after the entire window glass warms up. Understanding this is essential to defrost and defog your windows effectively.

What Can You Do to Reduce Fogging?

The biggest step to keeping the window fog-free is making sure your car is heated up; this naturally repels the cold and the frost and ensures that your driving experience is safer. Other factors can cause the fogging to continue even when the car is warmed up, so we recommend the following:

●        Rolling down your windows to remove excess heat inside the vehicle

●        Limit items that can bring extra moisture inside, like hot drinks or place wet clothing on the floorboards

●        Invest in an anti-fogger or use a microfiber cloth to remove the excess buildup

●        Choose an approved dehumidifier to absorb moisture from the air

●        Stay on top of keeping your windows clean to remove dust and grime that can potentially attract condensation

With this knowledge, the trick to getting clear car windows on a cold winter morning is easier than you think!