Motorists battling condensation on car windows this winter are praising a cheap Amazon gadget that absorbs moisture and helps drivers avoid fines under the Highway Code.
Fogged-up windows can eat into commuting time and be a real headache to sort out, and condensation can also lead to penalties. Under Rule 229 of the Highway Code, drivers must ensure all windows and mirrors are thoroughly cleared of mist and ice before setting off. The rule states: "Before you set off. You must be able to see, so clear all your windows."
The £10 dehumidifier pouch
Amazon shoppers have been raving about a nifty £10 gadget specifically designed to absorb moisture in damp environments, including bathrooms, cars, wardrobes, and more. These hanging dehumidifier pouches can reportedly stay effective for "up to 60 days" depending on temperature and surrounding conditions.
They have also been created to eliminate the unpleasant, musty smell that damp conditions tend to produce, and all you need to do is hang the pouch in your chosen spot. The white crystalline substance inside draws moisture from the air and converts it into water, and once the crystals have fully dissolved, you simply replace the pouches with new ones.
Shopper reviews and alternatives
These bags are an updated version boasting improved materials and a sturdier hanger that won't give way once they fill up with water. The dehumidifiers are priced at £6.49 for a pack of three, or £9.98 for a pack of six, with the latter working out at just £1.66 per item. Amazon shoppers have given them an impressive 4.6 stars out of five, based on more than 6,500 reviews.
Meanwhile, B&Q is selling a Set Of 2.1Kg Reusable Car Interior Dehumidifier Bags for £9.95. Alternatively, the Simply Reusable Car Dehumidifier from Halfords can be picked up for £9.99.
Among the glowing reviews for the dehumidifier pouches, one shopper remarked: "Absorbs the damp well. I have one in my car. It's not so cold and damp in there on winter mornings, and I have one in the bathroom and there's no mould on the tiles now."
Another pleased buyer posted: "Takes a few days to start noticing the difference, I hang these from my curtain rails so I don't have to open the window in the winter, and in my car to reduce the amount of condensation I get. Absolutely fab."
And a third commented: "I used these in my car as I have a bad damp problem in there. They work well and collected a lot of moisture, I'm going to buy more. Really recommend these."
Potential drawback flagged
Though one reviewer did flag up a possible drawback, noting: "While the product did absorb water from my windows, the collected water all leaked back out again. Tried three of the pack, all the same result."
