Driver discovers DIY defrosting trick with $8 Amazon home product – The US Sun

A DRIVER has shared a tip for keeping windscreens clear of snow and ice this winter.

The TikToker called it "the absolute best hack" for the cold winter months.

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The trick is to keep the windshield free of ice and snow. Photo credit: TikTok/ceithgriffith

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A simple Amazon find for $8 will do the trick. Photo credit: TikTok/ceithgriffith

Ceith Griffith, who posts on TikTok under the handle @ceithgriffith , recently shared a video with her 1.4 million followers.

She held up a bottle of Dawn Platinum Plus Powerwash dishwashing spray, a common household item that costs about $8 on Amazon .

Then he sprayed it all over the windshield and wipers.

Using a paper towel, Ceith rubbed the dishwashing spray thoroughly into the glass.

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The key, Ceith says, is to push it all the way in "until you can't see anything and it's clear."

Ceith said this automotive tip , which lasts for months, should keep snow and ice off your windshield and wipers all winter long.

And it should also help drive away the fog.

"It's a great way to make sure you can get up in the morning and achieve your goal," Ceith said.

His video has been viewed more than 232,000 times.

"Thanks for the information, I'll try," one person commented.

The mechanic recommends keeping a $2 item in the glove compartment; This can save you hundreds of dollars in unnecessary repairs.

Someone else asked for advice in the comments section on how to clean the inside of a windshield.

Luckily, another TikToker has managed her own hack .

"In an empty gallon jug: 16 ounces isopropyl alcohol, 1 teaspoon ammonia (I use lemon scent), top with water. In a spray bottle: fill with ammonia mixture," TikToker @marleys commented.

"Add a few drops of Blue Dawn dish soap. Mix it gently.

"Part 2: This is a great all-purpose cleaner for surfaces, glass, mirrors, counters, etc.

"I also use it on the inside and outside of my car windows."

More winter car tips from AAA

The American Automobile Association has shared tips on how to prepare your car for the winter months.

AAA offered the following tips to drivers preparing for cold weather:

• Have your brakes checked
• Check tire pressure
• Test your car battery
• Apply a water-repellent product to your windshield
• Check the antifreeze level
• Clean your headlights
• Have emergency tools such as jumper cables, salt, and an ice scraper on hand.

Meanwhile, experts are warning about anotherpopular winter windshield trick .

Some drivers prefer to keep their windshield wipers up rather than down to prevent them from freezing.

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However, this makes the windshield wipers more susceptible to damage from wind or dirt.

And if they don't fit properly, drivers can even damage their windshield wipers.

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