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Freezing temperatures in the early mornings mean one thing, icy windscreens – the nemesis of commuters in a rush to get to work.<\/p>\n

Opening your front door and discovering that your windscreen has been completely frozen is an incredibly frustrating feeling, and drivers take to a number of methods to de-ice their window in the fastest possible way.<\/p>\n

According to research conducted by Halfords earlier this year, over a fifth of Britons have used boiling water to clear their frozen windscreen – with 16 percent of them cracking their window in the process.<\/p>\n

Many drivers take to innovative, and sometimes extreme, methods to defrost their icy windscreens in the morning – Halford\u2019s research confirmed that 28 respondents out of the 2,000 person survey said they had used a flamethrower to de-ice their car.<\/p>\n

Besides flamethrowers there are plenty of viral hacks to defrost windscreens, such as rubbing an onion on your windscreen the night before an expected cold snap or filling up a plastic bag with warm water and rubbing it over your window.<\/p>\n

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Although these are effective methods of de-icing windscreens, Halfords have shared their top tips on how you can tackle frozen windscreens this winter.<\/p>\n

Use a heater correctly\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Starting your car heater on a cold setting and slowly increasing the temperature is the correct way to use your heater to de-ice your windscreen. This allows the air to dry out, rather than overloading the car with hot and wet air from the get go.<\/p>\n

Make sure that your heater is blasting air directly at your windows and windscreen, this ensures that the glass is heated up and stops water vapour from condensing it again.<\/p>\n

Use a quality ice scraper\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Scraping off the ice is a tempting and fast option. Many drivers make the common mistake of using objects such as credit cards or spatulas to remove the ice, which could cause financial and windscreen damage.<\/p>\n

A good quality designated ice scraper can be purchased from Halfords as little as \u00a31. When using a scraper, apply gentle but firm pressure and avoid excess force to prevent windscreen damage. To efficiently remove the ice and ensure a clear, safe view for driving, use a top-to-bottom, side-to-side motion when scraping.<\/p>\n

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