Winter weather is here, so here are a few tips to keep you and your car going in the cold, icy weather:
Slice a potato in half and rub one half over your windshield before the expected snow or ice. The sugars from the potato create a barrier that prevents ice from forming, and the residue it leaves can be easily cleaned away by using your wipers and washer fluid.
Mix rubbing alcohol and water in a 2:1 ratio. Using an empty spray bottle, spray the solution directly on the windshield and let it sit for a moment. Rubbing alcohol has a very low freezing point, which will allows this tip to work, although it may take a few applications if the ice is very thick.
If you have a frozen door lock, put a small amount of hand sanitizer on the end of your key and insert it into the lock. With COVID-19 causing hand sanitizer to be seemingly everywhere, it should be nearby somewhere.
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