During winter, most people spend long, freezing minutes trying to scrape thick ice off their car windows. The glass is frozen solid, your hands get cold, and the scraper leaves streaks and tiny scratches behind. But what if you could melt the ice in just seconds without scraping at all? There’s a little-known trick that makes this possible, and it works so much faster than anything sold in stores.
When your car is covered in ice, the usual routine is always the same: grab the scraper, press hard, and go back and forth until your arm hurts. It’s tiring, slow and honestly… not great for your windshield. But melting ice doesn’t have to be a struggle and it definitely doesn’t require expensive de-icing sprays. There is a much easier (and far cheaper) method you can make at home using ingredients you probably already have in your garage.
Don’t do this
Many people believe that the only way to remove ice quickly is by scratching it off or pouring hot water on the windshield. Don’t do this anymore. Scratching can damage the glass coating, and hot water can shock the cold surface leading to cracks. But here’s the surprising part: there is a safe and extremely effective way to melt ice instantly, and it costs just a few cents. It involves a simple homemade de-icing spray that works in seconds… and you can make it in under one minute.
Want to know how to make this ultra-fast de-icer yourself? Read the next page to find out.