A person scrapes the windshield of their car on a cold winter day.

Winter Trick You Need Know: Defrosting Your Windshield in a Jiffy!

Say goodbye to icy windshield struggles! Learn how to defrost your windshield in less than a minute with this super-easy trick! ❄️🚗 #WinterHacks #LifeMadeSimple

Winona, Minnesota – We all know the winter struggle – standing there in the freezing cold, waiting for your car’s windshield to defrost. It’s a total bummer, right? Well, fear not, because we’ve got a simple solution that’ll have you on the road in no time.

Here in Minnesota, my hubby Jack and I use this trick all the time for our truck. It’s a secret winter hack only us locals know about!

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Say goodbye to wasting gas and wrestling with a scraper. This easy-peasy trick will clear your windshield in less than a minute. All you need is 1/3 water and 2/3 isopropyl or rubbing alcohol. Mix them up, pour the solution into a spray bottle, and you’re good to go.

When the frosty morning arrives, spray that magic potion on your windshield, and watch the ice vanish like a puff of smoke. Oh, and don’t forget your car handles and doors if they’re frozen too. But keep that trusty scraper nearby, just in case you need it for some stubborn ice chunks.

Why does it work like a charm? Well, isopropyl doesn’t freeze until it hits a chilling -128°F. So, no worries about your spray bottle freezing in the car overnight.


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Quick tip: If you’re spraying this solution on painted parts of your car, remember to keep up with your regular car wash and wax routine. While it won’t touch the paint directly, using it often might cause some erosion over time.

Now, you can conquer winter’s frost like a pro!

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