Windscreen De-Icer
Windscreen de-icer is a spray, usually alcohol-based, that melts ice and frost on car glass quickly.
What is Windscreen De-Icer?
It works faster than scraping alone on thick frost. It can also free frozen locks and mirrors. Screen covers overnight reduce the need for it. Running the engine with the heater on the windscreen setting helps clear ice from the inside too.
How it works
Alcohols lower the freezing point of water, turning ice into liquid that can be wiped away.
Why it matters for your car
Never pour hot water on a frozen windscreen; the temperature shock can crack the glass. Clear all windows fully before driving, not just a small patch.
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