Why Drivers Wipe Their Car Windshields With Apples: Everyone Thought This Trick Was Weird Until They Tried It

14.04.2024 18:30

This trick will be useful if it might start raining or snowing during your trip.

It is not always possible to count on favorable driving conditions. Rain and snow create some problems for motorists.

Sometimes even the windshield wipers fail, making driving dangerous. To make driving in the rain more comfortable, some drivers use a simple trick.

To do this, you will need half an apple. You need to wipe the windshield with it.

The acid contained in this fruit will create the so-called “lotus effect” on the surface.

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The "lotus effect" refers to a surface with extremely low wettability. An example is the leaves and petals of the lotus.

Drops roll off them easily, picking up dirt along the way.

Previously, we gave five practical tips that will help you save money on a small income.

Author: Dmitry Bobrov Editor of Internet resources