A TikTok user has shared a surprisingly effective way that drivers can prevent the need to de-ice their car’s windscreen during cold winter weather.
With the UK currently experiencing a cold snap, most motorists are all too familiar with having to scrape the ice off their car’s windscreen before they can begin a journey.
However, there are a number of other methods that drivers can use to effortlessly get rid of ice on their vehicle’s windows or, in some cases, stop it from forming altogether.
The TikTok user @kirstenparryx recently published a video showing what happens when drivers cover the windscreen of their car with a towel.
She explained: “I put a towel on the windscreen to stop it from freezing and it’s frozen itself!”
In the video, Kirsten goes to her car on a cold morning to see whether the hack actually managed to block moisture from reaching the windscreen and turning into ice.
Whilst the windscreen was completely clear, the TikTok user found that the towel was frozen stiff, needing to be removed from the car as one large panel.
Drivers can get a similar effect by using a specialist windscreen cover, which can typically be found at most motoring specialists from around £10.
Kirsten’s video proved to be particularly popular with other motorists, gaining more than 250,000 likes and many comments, including some viewers who highlighted a problem with the tip.
One viewer wrote: “But where do you put the towel after? Not inside or you’ll have a puddle. Don’t want to leave it outside in case it rains and then when you put it on.”
Another joked: “If i did that someone would’ve stolen my towel overnight!”
Whichever way a driver chooses to prevent ice from forming on their windscreen, it is vital that all Brits have a completely clear view of their surroundings before taking to the roads.
Motorists who fail to clear the ice or only remove a small amount in front of the driver, known as ‘portholing’, can vastly increase their vehicle’s blindspots, making it much harder to spot other road users around them.
As a result, drivers run the risk of causing a serious accident, a fixed penalty notice of £60, and three penalty points on their licence.
