How to Defrost Your Windshield Overnight

This is a quick tip for those who are on the go in the mornings and don't want to spend time scraping frost, ice or snow off their windshield in the morning.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Large cardboard box
• Scissors / Case Cutter

1. Have you heard the saying, "One man's junk is another man's treasure"? Well, this is a great example of just that. The next time someone is emptying a good quality box that something came in and they plan to throw it away, assess the size of it and ask yourself, "Will that cover the driver's side of my window? If so, take their junk and make it your treasure. Make sure the box you are using is large enough to cover the driver's side of the windshield. Cut the taped or sealed areas of the box with scissors or a case cutter. (If using a case cutter, always cut with the blade facing away from you so that you do not cut yourself.) You can choose to cut the box to open flat and cover the whole windshield or folding the box flat with double sides helps the box to last longer from the exposure to moisture.

2. Each day after arriving home or before going to bed, place the cardboard box on your windshield under the windshield wiper blade.

3. When you are ready to leave in the morning or start your vehicle, remove the box and store it in your trunk or backseat. This works great for for frost, snow or ice.

Tips & Warnings

• Depending on how the severity of the weather, you may still have to knock some ice loose or brush some snow out of the way. So, don't throw that ice scraper away just yet! Once you've cleared the way to your box, you'll be glad you had it there!
• If using a case cutter to cut the sealed areas of your box, always face the blade away from you.

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[1kimmi]

on 12/15/2008 Great tips!

[ashawn]

on 12/8/2008 Great tip, thanks!

[Wasatch]

on 11/14/2008 Good tip. Thanks.

[smilesatme1]

on 11/14/2008 helpful tips for winter season!