Tea bags inside your car can help to avoid a £2,500 fine

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Drivers are being told to put tea bags inside their cars to avoid being hit with a £2,500 fine.

With temperatures continuing to plunge across the across the country, a motoring expert has shared the unconventional tip for drivers in an attempt to prevent their cars windows from misting up in the colder weather.

We all know the hassle and inconvenience of having to wait on our windows clearing before we can head off, so motoring expert Ben Pitchers, from the diesel particulate filter cleaning service DPF, has came up with the nifty hack.

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He said: "Tea bags, especially black or green tea, are natural moisture absorbers. Placing them in your car can help reduce condensation, especially in colder months.

"Though they aren’t as powerful as professional dehumidifiers, they’re a cheap, eco-friendly solution for tackling minor dampness."

It's believed black and green tea absorbs the moisture, resulting in it soaking up condensation that tends to build up inside a car before it can stick to the windows, reports the Express.

To get the best results, drivers will need to place multiple bags close to the windscreen, such as on the dashboard, with some drivers insisting that used tea bags work best.

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The bags used to make a brew can also help absorb any unpleasant odours that may be present inside a car, replacing them with the subtle smell of fresh tea.

Alternatively, Ben highlighted that drivers who got plenty of new presents over Christmas could also use the small packets of silica gel to prevent their windows misting up.

He continued: "Silica gel packets, commonly found in packaging, are excellent at absorbing moisture.

"Collecting a few and placing them around your car can help control condensation. While they won’t clear foggy windows instantly, they can help reduce moisture and keep your windscreen clearer for longer."

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