Car windscreen wet on inside?

longwalks1

Car windscreen was wet/damp on the inside this morning, i know it was cold out last night, and had frost on the roof and bonnet til the sun come up onto it, what causes this misting/smearing effect on the inside of the windscreen?

Thanks

Quentin

Condensation

Sgt_Pepper_2

Moisture inside the car.


Have you turned the aircon off?

fishpond

Is it parked over a puddle or drain?

anotherbaldrick

Incontinence ?

Hintza

anotherbaldrick wrote: »

Incontinence ?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: .

JoeyGrey

I have the same problem - not only does it mist up really badly each morning, but during winter my windscreen actually freezes on the inside and I end up having to scrape it every morning which really does nothing to lift my mood before work

I've been reading that it is moisture in the car plus the wax in cleaning solutions previously used that can cause it, so I've cleaned mine with a mix of white vinegar, bit of liquid handsoap to cut through the wax and warm water.

It seems to be better, though I might have to give it another go as still a bit of misting going on.

Not sure if that helps.

Sgt_Pepper_2

JoeyGrey wrote: »

I have the same problem - not only does it mist up really badly each morning, but during winter my windscreen actually freezes on the inside and I end up having to scrape it every morning which really does nothing to lift my mood before work

I've been reading that it is moisture in the car plus the wax in cleaning solutions previously used that can cause it, so I've cleaned mine with a mix of white vinegar, bit of liquid handsoap to cut through the wax and warm water.

It seems to be better, though I might have to give it another go as still a bit of misting going on.

Not sure if that helps.

what car have you got and what's the age of it?

poppasmurf_bewdley

If you get condensation inside your car, then chances are your pollen filter is blocked/knackered.

I had this problem with my Astra, and once it was replaced the problem disappeared overnight.

oldagetraveller

I find this helps considerably if left permanently the car until re-generation is required. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILICA-GEL-COLOUR-CHANGE-FOR-CAMERA-ETC-400-GRAM-BAG-/271078771457?pt=UK_Packaging_Materials&hash=item3f1d8dcb01
I have two, one in use and another on "stand by"

longwalks1

Cheers everyone, I dont park over a puddle or drain, but car is left locked for a week or more sometimes without being used.

Pollen filter was changed 2 years ago, is it worth doing again just in case? Aircon is never on (we live in UK remember )

What causes condensation?

Thanks again everyone