Short of shoveling snow out of your driveway, one of the biggest annoyances of winter is an icy windshield. Don't let it stress you out when you're headed to work. Combat a cold, icy windshield with the steps below.
How to Scrape Ice Off Your Windshield:
Step 1
Make sure you have a strong, solid scraper. Also, make sure it is long, because if you have to park on the road, do you really want to be standing on the street?
Step2
Warm the car a bit. I know it violates the rules of global warming, but if the ice is thick you will have to warm the car up to get it off.
Step3
Clean all windows. Don't scrape a peep hole and start driving down the road. Remember, cars come out you from the left, right, straight ahead and behind. Make sure you can see in all directions.
Step4
Make sure your windshield wipers are free of ice. If the wipers are ice covered it will be like two logs pounding your windshield.
Step5
Finally, if you know an ice storm, snow storm or heavy frost is coming, put some cardboard over the windshield. Brace it down with the wipers, take it off in the morning and you will be on your way.
How To Successfully Scrape Ice And Snow Off Your Car:
Step1
First, turn the car on and the heater. If you can wait, let the car heat up for a few minutes. Also, turn on your rear window defrosters. By doing this, your car will do half the job for you in at least partially melting the ice.
Step2
Do not pour water (hot or cold) as it will just freeze over creating a new ice layer; or worse, it could crack your windshield. Also, don’t use your windshield wiper fluids as it will also freeze. I know they call this liquid “anti-freeze,” but trust me, it will at least partially freeze and leave a messy coat on your windshield.
Step3
Definitely use a plastic ice scraper. If you don’t have one or can’t find yours, don’t try to scrape it off with any metallic objects (e.g., screwdriver). You could end up scratching your windows or cracking it.
Step4
Over time, scraping snow can get tiring (especially if you have to do more than one car). I would highly recommend an up and down motion whenever possible. On the front, you’ll likely have to move your arms side to side (or back and forth), but on the side windows, scrape up and down. This will help you to conserve energy because gravity will at least help you during the downward motion.
Source:
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