Car Window and Lock De-Icer Homemade Solution

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Cleaning ice off of your car's windshield and windows can be a daunting task, and sometimes you may not have a scraper handy or time to let your car windows defrost on their own. With just a couple of household ingredients you can make your own car window and lock de-icer solution. Keep it on hand during the winter months for moments when time is of the essence and waiting for your car to warm up is not an option.

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Video: Car Window and Lock De-Icer Homemade Solution

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Things You'll Need

  • Water

  • Isopropyl alcohol

  • Spray bottle

1. Make the de-icer solution

Add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of isopropyl alcohol to a clean spray bottle. Shake before each use.

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2. Spray on the windshield

Spray all over your car's windshield with the de-icer.

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3. Let the de-icer work for a couple of minutes

The ice will start to melt quickly. Once the ice starts to melt, turn on your windshield wipers to help it along.

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Image Credit: Jessica Kielman

The de-icing should only take a few minutes, depending on how thick the ice on your car's windshield is. Now, onto the locks. Just spray the de-icing solution on your car locks and watch the ice melt away in seconds.

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Your car will be ready to roll!

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This amazing car de-icing solution works great on windshields, windows, locks, and doors too, making getting on the road in the coldest temps a little easier!

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