Car windscreen frost and condensation could be prevented using a kitchen item (Image: Getty)
Motorists have been urged to rub a popular to protect the glass from steam this Autumn and .
Cucumbers may be a vital salad snack but the vegetable contains as temperatures fall.
Callum Butler, spokesperson for , stressed that cucumbers will create a “hydrophobic surface” on the glass in seconds.
This will give motorists a “protective film” around their windscreen which could also
The little-known hack will not clear already frozen windscreens but acts as a line of defence meaning the cucumber must be applied the night before a big freeze.
The protective film may stop windscreens from icing over, saving drivers time (Image: Getty)
It may be as simple as leaving a little leftover after preparing a packed lunch for work the next day.
Callum said: “Cucumber contains natural oils which create a hydrophobic surface when rubbed on glass or mirrors.
“The water-repellent properties of cucumber help to stop your windshield from condensing and forming a fog.
“Essentially, it’s like giving your windshield a protective film that discourages condensation during the colder months.”
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Cucumbers can be purchased for around 89p from supermarkets making it a cost-effective solution for those on a tight budget.
To apply the cucumber solution, motorists should first turn on their car’s defrost setting and direct the air towards the windscreen.
This will help to dry the glass creating the ideal conditions to apply the protective film.
Then, motorists are urged to turn on the aircon to remove any moisture from inside the car.
Drivers should try to avoid recirculating the air at this stage as it could make the cabin too warm.
However, it’s not the only food motorists can use to prevent steam build-up as temperatures drop.
Experts have previously suggested that leftover pumpkins from Halloween
These vegetables contain starch which also can protect glass screens from condensation and frost.
commented: “Starch acts as a barrier between the ice and the glass, preventing it from refreezing quickly. This means you can spend less time in the cold, scraping away at your windscreen.
“The starch, in vegetables like pumpkin and potato, is a natural ice-melting agent. When applied to your frost-covered windscreen, it can help break down the frost, and make scraping it off much easier.”