A popular TikTok trick for rapidly thawing frozen car windows has been spreading like wildfire, yet professionals are cautioning motorists regarding its use.
A popular trick for removing ice from a windshield quickly involves stuffing a plastic bag filled with warm water onto the frozen glass. On frosty mornings, clearing an icy windscreen can be a bothersome chore for many drivers, but this straightforward solution has become quite popular on TikTok due to its effectiveness.
A video that has earned more than 77,000 likes demonstrates an efficient technique used by a woman. She stuffs a plastic shopping bag with warm water and smoothly moves it across her windshield covered in frost. In just a few seconds, the ice melts away, revealing a crystal-clear car window ready for travel.
Although this shortcut might seem appealing at first glance, it’s advisable to approach with caution. A car enthusiast has highlighted that if not executed properly, this trick may lead to unintended damage to your vehicle’s windshield.
Motoring expert warns about car defrosting hack
Graham Conway, Head of Select Car Leasing, advises: “Instead of filling a sandwich bag with boiling hot water, try using warm water instead, then carefully move the sealed bag across your window. This trick is generally safe. However, beware of using extremely hot or red-hot water, as it could potentially cause damage.
Just as pouring hot water quickly onto a car window can make it shatter due to sudden temperature changes, so too might a swift shift in extremely cold or hot temperatures cause the window to break. It seems there’s a risk that individuals might select an improper type of bag for their belongings.
A sandwich bag is sleek, tender, and flexible, making it less likely to scratch your car’s windshield. However, opting for a sturdier ‘reusable shopping bag’, especially one with sharp bottom edges, may not be advisable as it could potentially mar the windshield, leading to permanent damage on the glass.
Instead of using a standard spray-on de-icer, Conway recommends that motorists consider another option: combining equal parts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle as a potential solution for defrosting icy car windows.
As a gamer, I’d say, “You know, a spritz of vinegar works like a charm in cold weather! It acts as a natural antifreeze, helping to dissolve the ice that builds up on your windows.
He additionally advises against overly depending on letting your car idle to heat up the inside. “Many drivers often find themselves waking up earlier than necessary just to crank up the heater in their vehicle,” Conway points out.
As a gamer, I’d put it like this: “Repeatedly doing this might not burn much fuel, but it could potentially reduce the lifespan of your engine in the long run.
Experts have warned against the newest TikTok fad, following a psychologist’s alert about the popular winter arc challenge.
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2025-01-06 23:46