Drivers have been given a way to quickly get rid of any ice on their car windows with a kitchen staple that costs as little as 30p.
With the country experiencing another drop in temperature overnight, many motorists woke up to their vehicles covered in snow and ice.
Whilst many motorists use an ice scraper to clear the windows of their car during winter, John Wilmot, CEO of the leasing comparison service LeaseLoco.com, highlighted that there are easier and faster methods.
He said: “We can all agree that deicing the car in the morning is one of the worst tasks. It’s a tedious job that feels like it takes forever but it’s so important to wait until your windows are fully defrosted before you set off.
“Ice scrapers and deicers can leave you waiting for as long as around 15 minutes before your car clears up, which is a pain when you’re in a rush.”
According to LeaseLoco.com, one of the easiest ways for drivers to quickly melt ice covering their vehicle’s windows is with a cheap plastic sandwich bag.
By filling it up with lukewarm water and rubbing the windscreen and side windows with it, drivers can quickly cause the ice to melt, with motorists only needing to wipe away the excess water before getting behind the wheel.
Nevertheless, drivers should avoid using boiling hot water, which could lead to burns or, in extreme cases, the windscreen cracking.
Alternatively, LeaseLoco.com recommended that motorists can get a similar effect by creating a mixture of salt and water and pouring it into a spray bottle.
Salt is able to generate heat and lower the freezing point of water, meaning that drivers who spray a small amount of the solution on their car can quickly cut through thick ice.
To make the solution, drivers should add no more than a tablespoon of salt with two cups of water and avoid spraying it on any parts of the bodywork to reduce the risk of rust.
