Find the Easiest Way to Get That Ice Off Your Windshield

Best Way to Remove Ice From a Windshield

Winter means dealing with ice and snow in a variety of situations. Coming out to your car and finding the front and rear windshields covered in snow and ice is inevitable. It’s essential to make sure you’re prepared for winter conditions. Even if you’ve experienced a few winter driving seasons, you’re probably still wondering what is the best way to remove ice from a windshield. Everyone has their preferred method, and as long as it doesn’t cause unintended damage, your way is probably fine. Our team got together and came up with a couple of their most trusted methods. Let’s take a look at what they came up with.

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Are Ice Scrapers Effective?

The humble automotive ice scraper is available in many forms. Among the many reasons ice scrapers have stood the test of time is their simplicity. Some versions are made to be compact, while others take up a little more space. Like anything else in the automotive industry, it all comes down to preference. Drivers with a shorter stature might opt for longer scrapers so they can reach across the glass. 

Keeping the blade of the scraper flat on the glass is the best way to use it effectively. That’s why people need to take their physical attributes into account when picking out an ice scraper.

Can You Use a Credit Card to Scrape Ice?

Not many people haven’t been caught without the right equipment. In a pinch, a credit card can be used to remove ice from a windshield, but there is a major risk of destroying the card and being caught in another tough situation. An old hotel room key card can be easily stored in a wallet and can work as a measure of last resort without risking a more valuable card.

How Does Deicing Spray Work?

One of the fastest ways to get ice off of a windshield is by employing a deicing spray. These sprays are made of a mixture of alcohol or other compounds that lower the freezing point of water to below 0° C. In effect, the spray essentially dissolves the ice on contact, and it can simply be cleared away with the windshield wipers.

Under no circumstances should you pour hot water on an ice-covered windshield. The difference in temperatures can cause the glass to crack, if not shatter. 

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