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Why people are putting stuffed socks on their car dashboards.

 

As Australia reluctantly heads into winter, many of us will soon struggle with the age-old problem of getting in the car in the morning, only to be faced with an entirely foggy windscreen we can’t see through.

Yes, you can use your car’s defogger system.

Yes, you can turn the heat on and wait for five minutes.

But there’s actually a way to avoid the foggy windscreen altogether. And it’s very, very simple.

All you need is an old (preferably not smelly) sock, and some kitty litter.

You see, foggy windows are the result of moisture getting trapped in the air inside your car. Kitty litter, which is designed to absorb dampness, also serves the purpose of incidentally sucking up this moisture.

According to genius Youtube channel Dax Hacks, by filling a sock with (no-odor) kitty litter, and placing it in your car (on the dashboard is ideal), you can entirely prevent your windows and windscreen from fogging up.

You can also place a sock in the boot or on the back seat to prevent fog on your back windscreen.

So, if you spot a few random socks inside people’s cars this winter, now you know why.

What are your best winter hacks?

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Top Comments

FLYINGDALE FLYER 7 years ago

Over my Aldi electric throw


Cath Fowlett 7 years ago

Use a single bed woolen blanket on the couch instead of a throw rug. Bigger to reach your toes, and warmer.

Chelle 7 years ago

i use a big fake mink blanket on the lounge. nice and warm and no need for a heater so no big jump in power bills in the cooler months

16sundayz 7 years ago

A heated throw is warmer than that.

Cath Fowlett 7 years ago

R u in Sydney? It’s a bit cooler down here in South Vic.

Cath Fowlett 7 years ago

I’d probably never get up to do things, lol.