How to Use an Ice Scraper to Clean a Home

You may frown upon your ice scraper when the winter months come, as scraping ice from a windshield is not a fun job. That ice scraper that waits patiently in the glove compartment of your car three out of four seasons of the year can be put to work in other ways around your house. An ice scraper is a fantastic tool and help you clean up a home; so get it out of the car and put it to use. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Use your ice scraper like a putty knife to fill cracks in wood or patch holes in the wall. The ice scrapers design is perfect for applying and smoothing the surface, and can be used when the putty or filler is slightly dry to remove and excess from the area.

2. Protect the inside of your freezer the next time you decide to defrost. It is common to get impatient and try to speed defrosting by chipping away at the ice; however, metal knives and spatulas can damage the surfaces inside of your freezer. A plastic ice scraper is safe to use and will quickly remove that last bit of ice.

3. Get rid of those pesky paint drips that you aren't sure how to remove. While paint drips on metal or glass can be easily removed with a razor blade, the same procure on tile, bathtubs, wood floors or countertops would damage the delicate surfaces. A plastic ice scraper will quickly and easily pick up paint drips without harming your surfaces.

4. Strip off the old layers of wax on your skis or surfboard with an ice scraper. A kitchen knife or butter knife does not remove wax evenly and can damage the surfaces of your sports equipment. With an ice scraper you can more easily control the depth of wax you remove, leaving the surfaces smooth and even.

5. Keep an ice scraper handy the next time you are rolling out dough to quickly and easily pick up pieces that stick to your work surfaces and rolling pin.