A man has shared a ‘two-second’ trick to de-ice your car in the morning, and it has left people wondering how they hadn’t thought about it before.
As Ireland is forecast to deal with plummeting temperatures and snowfall over the coming days, many drivers will be bracing themselves to tackle an icy motor in the morning.
Thankfully, there are lots of tricks you can use to de-ice your car, but most take some preparation, unlike this latest trick.
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One man has gone viral after sharing his 'two second de-ice trick' which prevents the ice from forming in the first place and it even has the backing of an expert.
As @tristanwalton13 points out, covering your windscreen in cardboard makes for a simple solution that could also save you lots of time on these cold mornings.
By adding a thin layer of cardboard to the front of your car during bad weather, you can stop ice from forming - which is exactly what Tristan demonstrated in a now-viral clip.
The driver pulls cardboard from the top of his snow-covered windscreen, leaving behind a perfectly clear square.
While some commenters were amazed by the hack, others wanted more reassurance, as they thought the window did not look frozen over in the clip.
Thankfully, drivers can rest assured, as the hack is also a favourite with the experts at Munster Tyres.
Sharing advice online on how to prevent an icy windshield, the tyre and car service centre recommended using a windscreen cover, which you can make from cardboard, cloth, or a rubber bath mat. The key is keeping the cover dry.
"Just spread it across your windshield and secure it with windshield wipers. Whatever you choose to cover your windscreen with should be dry. Have a carrier bag in your car to put your windshield cover in the morning," an expert advised.
They added that newspaper is not a good choice because it is too thin and you'll be left with ice that needs scraping off in the morning. In a similar fashion, they say you can cover your wing mirrors with a plastic bag, then use a rubber band to secure it.
Their de-icing tips other tips include using a vinegar solution mixed with three parts vinegar and one part water or using an alcohol solution, made from a third water and two-thirds rubbing alcohol. It is important to dilute the vinegar to prevent it from reacting with the rubber edge on your windscreen.
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