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Drivers are raving about 'brilliant' car hack for cold mornings - 'stops damp and mould'

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Drivers are raving about a budget-friendly solution to the pesky issue of car dampness, which claims to eliminate the daily chore of wiping down your windscreen's interior.

The is climbing the ranks as a top seller for its simple yet effective approach to battling and mould in vehicles during the chilly season, reports . Retailing at just £9.99 each or £17.99 for two, these bags are filled with silica gel that draws in moisture and can be reused repeatedly - just heat them in the microwave or on a radiator to dry them out.

Capable of soaking up to 400ml of water, features a colour indicator that shifts from blue to pink to signal when it's reached capacity, and it's paired with a non-slip mat, making it perfect for placement on your dashboard. After building up over 4,000 reviews on Amazon, the product boasts an impressive average score of 4.3 out of five stars.

A satisfied customer exclaimed: "I bought these to use in our motorhome as we usually have to deal with quite a bit of condensation on the inside of the windscreen. I thought I'd give these a go and they are brilliant. No condensation at all. I've bought another couple for the longer trips and when I can't dry them out quickly enough. Highly recommended product." [SIC]

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One satisfied customer exclaimed: "I found on a number of nights I had condensation on the inside of my windscreen. The worst was when the entire inside screen was covered with water that ran down the screen, which took over 15 minutes to dry. I bought these and I can honestly say from day one I have not had any condensation. Can't believe how good they are." [SIC]

Echoing the sentiment, another customer gushed: "It's SO WET with all this rain! These bags do help keep the car from getting damp and mouldy inside.''

Another review highlighted: "My rear passenger door was leaking and causing mould and condensation build-up in my car. These dried it right out and have kept it dry since! They fit easily in the pockets in my doors, are easy to clean and dry out, with high-quality materials." [SIC[

On the whole, a whopping 83% of Amazon purchasers have given the four or even five stars. Yet a handful of shoppers gave mixed opinions on the solution, with one labelling the bags as "useful but not a magic cure", while some reported minimal impact by remarking they "couldn't see much of a difference" in the moisture levels inside their cars.

Similar products can be found for the same price or less at other retailers, such as the for £6.23 at Euro Parts and the for £9.99 at B&Q. Meanwhile, Amazon's bestseller list this week features another condensation-fighting product - the .

These work in a similar way using moisture-absorbing crystals and are priced at £12.98 for a pack of 10. Their compact size makes them perfect for use in cars, wardrobes or cupboards.

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