This brilliant de-icing hack will save you time and keep your hands warm
It's amazing!
Daniel Harris
Author: Paulo RossPublished 31st Jan 2019 Last updated 5th Mar 2020
There seems to have been a sudden influx of cold weather, and many parts of the country are either already layered with ice and snow, or it's on the way. According to weather maps, it seems like the north west have it pretty bad.
Drivers are always exasperated by news that temperatures are dropping, as it means having to leave the house 15 minutes early to clear the car - which is itself a trial, freezing your hands to scrape the screen to barely any avail whatsoever.
Yes, you can use de-icing spray to help clear it, which is better than nothing, but it's so easy to get hand cramp from spraying so long, and if it's a cheap one it'll just drip down your arm.
However, a man from Coventry has come up with a genius hack to get all that pesky ice off the windscreen without having to resort to a scraper or spray... And it'll even keep your hands warm whilst you do it.
Daniel Harris shared his innovative method on social media, telling friends and family to fill up a sandwich bag with hot water and simply drag it across the windscreen and watch the ice melt straight away.
Swipe through to see our handy tips to keep your house warm in the winter...
1. Radiator Reflectors
If your radiator is joined to an outside wall, the heat can be lost to the outside. With a reflector installed behind the radiator, the panel helps retain the heat by reflecting it back into the room.
This brilliant de-icing hack will save you time and keep your hands warm
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10. Get snug in a onesie
Probably one of the comfiest items in the world, and obviously also one of the most attractive! Onesies are a great thing to whack on at the end of the day – they're super comfy, and cover literally every part of you!
1. Radiator Reflectors
If your radiator is joined to an outside wall, the heat can be lost to the outside. With a reflector installed behind the radiator, the panel helps retain the heat by reflecting it back into the room.
2. Tape up keyholes and catflaps
A lot of draught can be let in through small gaps around the house, so tape up those keyholes and loose-fitting pet flaps to check there is no breeze sneaking its way in.
3. Sofa Blanket
Introducing... the sblanket. For those evenings spent curled up on the sofa with a cuppa, having a blanket permanently on the sofa means that you won't have to get up five minutes later, realising you're cold and grabbing for the dressing gown!
4. Draught stoppers
The proper ones can be pretty pricey, but the classic sausage dog definitely does the trick for keeping the draft out between the door and the floor. You can also stuff a pair of tights with socks and pop it under the door if you're feeling DIY!
5. Hot drinks
Whether you're into your hot chocolate, your peppermint tea or your honey and lemon, a hot beverage warms you up a treat when the nights draw in.
6. Thick curtains
When it comes to curtains in winter, the thicker the better! And if you don't fancy splashing out on a new pair of curtains, you can line them yourself with fleece.
7. Let the daylight in
Even if you are using lovely thick, luscious new curtains, open them up during the day! Letting as much natural light (and therefore heat) in as possible is essential for homely heat retention.
8. Hot water bottle
They're old as the hills, but nothing goes further than a warm water-filled bottle to tuck under your jumper while you're snuggling into bed.
9. It's all about LAYERS
When it comes to getting warm, layers are the key. So it's time to get the vest, the t-shirt, the long-sleeved shirt, the jumper, the scarf and the blanket out of the wardrobe. It does increase your washing loads a bit, though...
10. Get snug in a onesie
Probably one of the comfiest items in the world, and obviously also one of the most attractive! Onesies are a great thing to whack on at the end of the day – they're super comfy, and cover literally every part of you!
1. Radiator Reflectors
If your radiator is joined to an outside wall, the heat can be lost to the outside. With a reflector installed behind the radiator, the panel helps retain the heat by reflecting it back into the room.
2. Tape up keyholes and catflaps
A lot of draught can be let in through small gaps around the house, so tape up those keyholes and loose-fitting pet flaps to check there is no breeze sneaking its way in.
3. Sofa Blanket
Introducing... the sblanket. For those evenings spent curled up on the sofa with a cuppa, having a blanket permanently on the sofa means that you won't have to get up five minutes later, realising you're cold and grabbing for the dressing gown!
4. Draught stoppers
The proper ones can be pretty pricey, but the classic sausage dog definitely does the trick for keeping the draft out between the door and the floor. You can also stuff a pair of tights with socks and pop it under the door if you're feeling DIY!
5. Hot drinks
Whether you're into your hot chocolate, your peppermint tea or your honey and lemon, a hot beverage warms you up a treat when the nights draw in.
6. Thick curtains
When it comes to curtains in winter, the thicker the better! And if you don't fancy splashing out on a new pair of curtains, you can line them yourself with fleece.
7. Let the daylight in
Even if you are using lovely thick, luscious new curtains, open them up during the day! Letting as much natural light (and therefore heat) in as possible is essential for homely heat retention.
8. Hot water bottle
They're old as the hills, but nothing goes further than a warm water-filled bottle to tuck under your jumper while you're snuggling into bed.
9. It's all about LAYERS
When it comes to getting warm, layers are the key. So it's time to get the vest, the t-shirt, the long-sleeved shirt, the jumper, the scarf and the blanket out of the wardrobe. It does increase your washing loads a bit, though...
10. Get snug in a onesie
Probably one of the comfiest items in the world, and obviously also one of the most attractive! Onesies are a great thing to whack on at the end of the day – they're super comfy, and cover literally every part of you!
He wrote, 'Hot water in a food bag and bam you've got a de-icer and a hand warmer. Works a treat, and it's fast! I used warm tap water so I could safely hold it and lower the risk of cracking my screen.
'The de-icer cans are so cold in the morning and this way keeps you nice and toasty. Oh and yes it was ice not condensation. I know it looks it but try it and you won't be disappointed.'
With temperatures looking to drop even further this week, it could be a good idea to give this a try!
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