{"id":242431,"date":"2023-10-19T14:19:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=242431"},"modified":"2023-10-19T14:19:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T14:19:37","slug":"car-expert-says-drivers-should-always-rub-an-onion-on-their-windscreen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/car-expert-says-drivers-should-always-rub-an-onion-on-their-windscreen\/","title":{"rendered":"Car expert says drivers should always rub an onion on their windscreen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Motorists can turn to their kitchens to combat icy windscreens as morning temperatures plummet in the coming months.<\/p>\n

Whether it’s using vegetables to deice their vehicles or zip lock bags to warm up their vehicles, there are a number of ingenious hacks to clear your frozen windscreens.<\/p>\n

Experts have compiled a list of the best tips and tricks to help you deice your windscreens before setting off in the morning.<\/p>\n

Use an onion<\/h3>\n

Believe it or not, onions are incredibly effective for clearing icy windscreens. They have a similar effect to vinegar – and if you don\u2019t have an onion in your kitchen then potatoes are an equally as effective alternative.<\/p>\n

To help drive the frost away, cut an onion or potato in half and rub it all over your car windows and windscreen the night before an anticipated cold spell.<\/p>\n

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The vegetables begin to break down the frost as soon as it begins to form on the window thanks to their sugar molecules.<\/p>\n

Fill a bag with warm water<\/h3>\n

Another slightly less traditional method for deicing your windscreen is a hack that was first popularised on TikTok. Filling a ziplock bag with warm water and rubbing it over the icy windscreen will defrost the ice almost instantly.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a much safer method than pouring water directly onto your windscreen, as even lukewarm water could potentially lead to costly cracks.<\/p>\n

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