How to de-ice your windshield with homemade solution

You might say one of the most agonizing things about winter is having to defrost or de-ice your windshield in the morning before you can hit the road. 

Instead of the manual labor of scraping your windshield, try this homemade solution. 

You need three things: 

Mix: 

• Take 1 part water and 2 parts rubbing alcohol and combine them 
• Pour the mixture into the spray bottle

Now you can spray that mixture onto your windshield. The frost and ice should start to melt within a minute. 

Why it works: 

• The low freezing point of rubbing alcohol 

Try this, and remember to leave the spray in your car. 

NEVER DO THIS: 

• Do not pour hot water on your cold window. The glass can crack. 

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