As we stray into the deep of winter, temperatures across the UK will begin to plummet to sub-zero temperatures.
One noticeable side effect of the cold weather is car's windscreens being susceptible to frost. While this is unlikely to cause any damage to your vehicle, it can take up a lot of time in the morning trying to get rid of it.
It's also important to note that simply ignoring the problem could land you a £100 fine and three points on your licence due to the frost obscuring your vision while driving. Fortunately, cold weather experts Lotus Car Rental have revealed their clever and somewhat strange hack for keeping your windscreen from ever freezing again, the Mirror reports.
All you need is a cheap and readily available commodity in all supermarkets - the glorious onion. According to the experts, onions can break down frost as soon as it forms on the windscreen.
All you need to do is cut an onion in half and rub it generously over the windows and windscreen the night before you need to drive, stopping the frost from forming overnight. If you don't have an onion available, another alternative is a potato or vinegar mixed with water.
The experts explain that vinegar is a common ingredient in "a de-icer because its freezing point is much lower than water's, meaning the water doesn't have the chance to settle and freeze on top of the vinegar". However, if the idea of rubbing vegetable all over your vehicle isn't for you, there are some other tips and tricks you could try.
For example, you could try putting a bed sheet or large piece of cardboard across your windscreen to stop it from freezing overnight. Otherwise, you can use a deicing fluid - available at most supermarkets and petrol stations.
You can also try filling a bag with warm water and running it over your windscreen. However, the experts warn: "It may sound obvious but it’s always worth mentioning that you should never pour boiling hot water onto your windscreen.
"While one in five of us have admitted to doing this, even pouring lukewarm water can cause car windows to crack, especially if they are already chipped. Instead, pour some warm water in a ziplock bag and then rub the bag over your windscreen.
"This hack went viral on TikTok last winter because it takes the ice off in seconds!"
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