The trick of toothpaste to repel rainwater from rearview mirrors

There are all kinds of methods to clean our vehicle.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
17 October 2023 Tuesday 17:24
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The trick of toothpaste to repel rainwater from rearview mirrors

There are all kinds of methods to clean our vehicle. Between waxes, windshield washer or microfiber cloths, the options are numerous. However, social networks opt for a much simpler method with something that we all have at home.

A TikTok user has shown this innovative trick with which he ensures that toothpaste will leave the mirrors completely clean, getting you out of more than one trouble on the road if it is raining.

When we drive in the rain, it is common for the car windows to fog up due to the difference in temperature and humidity between the inside and outside of the vehicle.

This phenomenon affects visibility, so defogging the mirrors is essential to ensure safe driving. But what is it about toothpaste that is useful in this scenario?

This product is mainly used for oral hygiene, although its components make it an ideal rain repellent. Containing fluoride, cleaning agents, flavorings and other components, toothpaste is used to clean car windows and prevent them from fogging up in the rain.

Tiktoker andrelifehack has proven this in a video where he applies a small amount of toothpaste to the rearview mirror of the car. After spraying water on it, the section where the paste was applied repels water without problems.