The UK is enduring a severe cold snap, with temperatures plunging below zero and snowfall reaching as far south as London. For early risers, frozen car windscreens are a common winter woe, prompting many to seek effective de-icing solutions beyond expensive sprays or damaging hot water methods.
According to experts from classic car restoration company Carrosserie, a simple kitchen staple can swiftly break down ice: lemon juice. The natural citric acid in lemons works faster than water alone. To use, halve a lemon and squeeze the juice over the icy glass, then rinse with lukewarm water. The ice will loosen and slide off in seconds.
Another cost-effective method is a homemade saltwater spray. Salt lowers the freezing point of ice, making it melt more efficiently. While de-icing salt is most effective, table salt also works, saving a trip to the shops. For prevention, a vinegar and water solution (three parts vinegar to one part water) can be misted onto windows overnight to significantly reduce frost accumulation, thanks to vinegar's acidity disrupting ice formation.
