How To Defrost Car Windows Fast: 5 Simple Tricks

by John Griffith Dec 29, 2022 @ 15:57

The cold season is in full swing, which means the temperatures have started to drop way below what we are comfortable with. And with low temperatures comes frost. So, you may find yourself needing to give your car windows a little extra attention early in the morning. However, there truly is nothing more annoying and frustrating than having to deal with a frosted windshield while you are already running late. And scraping just doesn’t seem to get the job done – it takes way too much time, and it is not as effective. On the bright side, there are plenty of easy tricks on how to defrost your car windows fast, so you can get where you need to be on time.

With low temperatures comes frost on your car windows

There truly is nothing more annoying and frustrating than having to deal with a frosted windshield

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How To Defrost Car Windows
#Rubbing Alcohol Spray
#Ziplock Bag with Water
#Salt Spray
#Work From The Inside
#Cover Your Windshield
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How To Defrost Car Windows

Running out of the house, to be greeted with frosted windows, isn’t the best way to start your day. But while frost is something you can’t prevent most of the time, you certainly shouldn’t let it ruin your day. And while you can get a de-icer from the supermarket, if you don’t have one at hand or you want to be more ec0-friendly, there are plenty of other methods you can use. We’ve collected some of the best tips and tricks on how to quickly defrost your windshield and windows easily without having to scrape for what seems like an eternity in the freezing cold.

Running out of the house, to be greeted with frosted windows, isn’t the best way to start your day

#Rubbing Alcohol Spray

Rubbing alcohol has a very low freezing point, which means it can help speed up the melting process of the frost and can even help prevent the surface from icing up in the future. All you need to do is fill up an empty spray bottle with 1/3 cool water and 2/3 rubbing alcohol (you can also use isopropyl). Then just spray the solution on the windshield and the ice will start to disappear. You can also use it on the handles and doors if they seem to be frozen shut. Finally, just scrape off any excess chunks of ice, and you are good to go.

Rubbing alcohol has a very low freezing point

#Ziplock Bag with Water

Sometimes the simplest of solutions are the most effective. All you need for this hack is some hot water and a ziplock bag. Just fill your ziplock bag with the water and then go over the frosted windows with it. Just make sure the water is not boiling, as the extreme temperature change can crack your window. After you’ve wiped the frosted layer, make sure to use your windshield wiper to remove any excess water, so it doesn’t re-freeze.

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#Salt Spray

This trick is similar to the rubbing alcohol spray, but if you don’t have any rubbing alcohol on hand, you can use salt instead. Just mix a tablespoon of salt with two cups of water in a spray bottle. Then use it on your windows to melt off the ice. But be careful with this one, as you need to avoid spraying it on your car’s paintwork, as salt buildup can eat into your paint, and cause rust.

If you don’t have any rubbing alcohol on hand, you can use salt instead

#Work From The Inside

Well, this trick isn’t very eco-friendly, and it can cost you some gas, but you will get rid of the frost. Here is what you have to do. Just get in the car, start the engine and use the defroster setting. Then crack up the heater and let it absorb all the excess moisture in the car. Also, make sure to turn off the air recirculation mode. This may take some time, so if you are in a hurry we recommend using it alongside some of the other tricks.

Get in the car, start the engine and use the defroster setting

#Cover Your Windshield

If you don’t want to deal with frost, the best thing you can do is try to prevent it. And what better way than with a cover for your windshield? After you’ve parked for the evening, just place a cover across your windshield and leave on for the night, then when morning comes remove it and enjoy your frost-free window. This is effective as the cover prevents moisture from setting on the window, so no frost can form. You can buy a cover or you can use something thick from your home, like an old blanket.

If you don’t want to deal with frost, the best thing you can do is try to prevent it

These were all the best ways how to defrost car windows fast. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can easily defrost your windshield and windows quick and easy with our simple tricks.

These were all the best ways how to defrost car windows fast

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.