In winter, it's always the same routine: you go to take the car to go to work, but you have to go through the “ defrosting ” step. In fact, it is very common for your car to become covered in frost at night when temperatures drop and the cold sets in. It is therefore essential to defrost your window correctly to be able to leave safely. But it may take time. Here are our tips for quickly defrosting your windshield in winter!
TAKE THE LEAD TO PREVENT YOUR WINDSHIELD FROM FROSTING IN WINTER
The best way to defrost your windshield is to protect your windows as best as possible the day before to prevent frost from setting in . A few good actions will allow you to save precious time in the morning.
COVER YOUR WINDSHIELD
The day before, when you leave your car, you can place a piece of cardboard or a tarpaulin on the windshield. Failing this, you can also opt for newspaper . The goal is to cover your windows to prevent frost from forming.
SPRAY YOUR WINDSHIELD WITH NATURAL SOLUTIONS
Some homemade solutions can limit the appearance of frost. You can spray your windows once a month with a mixture of water and white vinegar . To do this, you can put two thirds of white vinegar and one third of water in a spray bottle and spray your windshield.
Another tip is to use rubbing alcohol on a cloth and clean your windshield the night before.
TIPS FOR QUICKLY DEFROSTING YOUR WINDSHIELD
If, despite everything, frost sets in, don't panic! There are tips for quickly defrosting your windows.
USING A WINDOW SQUEEGEE
A well-known technique for defrosting your windshield is to use a squeegee or scraper . The best is to have a telescopic model so that you can reach all areas as easily as possible.
DE-ICING SPRAY
There are on the market de-icing products like de- icing sprays or de- icing bombs. Easy and effective, simply use the aerosol about 20 centimeters from the windshield and windows and spray the liquid. You will then need to remove the gel using a squeegee or a cloth. Please note, however, that de-icing bombs are not very ecological solutions due to the presence of hydrocarbons in their composition.
HOMEMADE SOLUTIONS
If you want to use more environmentally ethical methods, you can spray your water and vinegar mixture or a mixture of water and alcohol. You can also make a mixture of water and coarse salt.
THE DEFROST MODE OF YOUR CAR
If your vehicle is equipped with one, you can use the Defrost function to melt the ice in the front and back faster. It is advisable to let the defrost function work for around ten minutes before scraping the ice with your squeegee.
TIPS NOT TO FOLLOW
To melt the ice, you may be tempted to pour hot water on the frost . Be aware that this solution can be dangerous. Indeed, if the ice melts, the thermal shock risks cause a crack in the windshield.
Also avoid using your windshield wipers to clean the remaining frost, otherwise you could damage your windshield wipers. In this case, it is recommended to use a cloth to clear the windshield.
Finally, it is crucial and essential to defrost everything and not just your windshield. Often, drivers in a hurry only clean part of their windows but this limits visibility and can lead to an accident. In addition, if a car has dirty or foggy windows, the driver risks a fine of €45.