When it’s frosty outside and you’re in a rush to get to work, there’s a temptation to pour a kettle of hot water over your windscreen – but you risk shattering it if you do. Equally dangerous though is a half-hearted scraping job because you don’t want to be late. Try these tips for a swift and effective van windscreen defrost next time the temperatures plummet.
1. Check it’s actually frozen
Sometimes the windscreen looks frozen but it’s actually condensation. Use a wiper to check.
2. Turn the wipers off
If wipers are turned on, they can become damaged as they try to pass ice and snow.
3. Start the engine and turn on the air-con
Angle the heating vent to the windscreen and turn on your heated mirrors and rear window heater, as well as the air-con. As the engine warms and the air dries, you can boost the temperature.
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Get to work on the windscreen
Use a brush to sweep any snow from your roof and windscreen and then use a de-icer to clean the windscreen quickly. Use a plastic ice scraper on any tough areas. Don’t have any de-icer? Fill a ziplock bag with hot water – not too hot – and pass it over the ice.
5. Be prepared
You might also want to invest in a window covering so that you can manually keep ice and snow off if the weather is bad overnight.
Give yourself a few extra minutes in the morning so you don’t end up rushing, and you’ll find these steps work well.
