Amazon's £4 'wonder buy' demists foggy car windscreens in seconds

The first few weeks of 2025 have been a trial by ice as the UK continues to endure days of freezing temperatures. Especially in this cold and damp weather, commuters will know the pain of having to demist their car every morning, with the process often adding a few precious minutes onto the morning routine.

Instead of wasting time and burning fuel waiting for the heating to clear your misted windshield, these Microfibre Car Demist Pads from Armor All might be a worthwhile investment. Currently available at Amazon for just £3.99 a piece and rated at 4.4 stars overall, customers appear to love them, as they can be used on both car windshields and mirrors to get you going in a jiffy.

Armor All’s microfibre pads are made from a super soft and absorbent material, which not only demists surface extremely quickly, but also reduces the risk of scratching your car’s surfaces. I’ve used cheaper alternatives in the past that have left streaks on the windshield, so it’s worth going for a brand that’s renowned for its quality.

What’s great about these pads specifically is that they can be re-used time and time again, as they’re machine washable for when they start to get a bit dirty. Whack them in the dryer, and they’ll be ready to go once again to demist your car in an instant.

Amor All is partnered with the Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 team. If the product is good enough for world-class racing drivers, you can be sure that it’s suitable for your daily commute to the office.

One reviewer described the product as ‘brilliant’, going on to explain the Armor All microfibre pads have outdone all previous methods of demisting their car. “After trying hands, sleeves, microfibre cloths which are all regretted later in the morning - one wipe