What to Use to Wipe Glass Without Freezing?

[DeDerek]

Here is an introduction on what to use to wipe car glass without freezing: 1. Liquor: In winter, to prevent glass from freezing, you can use liquor to wipe the glass. This is mainly because liquor typically freezes at temperatures below minus 100 degrees, so high-proof liquor can help windows resist freezing. 2. Car heater defrosting: After the car glass has frozen, you can open the door and start the car first. When the engine's water temperature rises, use the air conditioner's warm air to blow on the windshield until the ice melts. This method is the safest and will not damage the glass, but it is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and consumes fuel. 3. Spraying concentrate: It does not damage the car's surface and can prevent re-freezing and dirt. High-quality spray de-icers can easily remove ice and snow at temperatures below minus 30°C. At the same time, it can also prevent the windshield and water accumulation areas from freezing, does not damage the car's surface, and leaves the glass clean and spotless after cleaning.

[DelKingston]

That morning it was minus ten degrees, and all the windows were frozen solid—totally nerve-wracking. I directly mixed in some antifreeze windshield washer fluid, sprayed it on, and wiped it with a fish-scale cloth—instantly crystal clear. This stuff contains isopropanol and ethylene glycol, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as minus thirty degrees. The key is prevention: I turn off the AC ten minutes before parking and open the windows to let out the interior humidity. If the wipers freeze, never force them—wait until the car is running and the engine’s warm air blows onto the rear window to thaw them. The worst is when some folks pour hot water on it—that’s a surefire way to crack the glass. My neighbor did that last time and ended up paying over 800 bucks for repairs.

[TuckerRose]

My mom taught me this effective homemade recipe: mix 95% medical alcohol with purified water at a 1:2 ratio. Pour it into an empty mineral water bottle, shake well before heading out early in the morning, and spray it on the windshield. Use old newspaper to wipe in circular motions—the alcohol evaporates quickly, preventing frost and killing bacteria. It costs three times less than buying specialized de-icer, and one bottle of alcohol lasts the whole winter. Just avoid areas with heating wires, as the alcohol smell can be strong when evaporating. The easiest time to wipe is five minutes after leaving the underground garage, when the temperature difference is small and fog won’t form. A friend once tried white vinegar with good results, but the vinegar smell attracted flies.

[StIsabel]

Our fleet now uses this German nano anti-ice coating agent. Shake the can, spray it on a sponge, and apply it in circular motions on the glass. After waiting five minutes for it to dry, it forms a transparent protective layer. Raindrops roll off by themselves, and after snowfall, you can just start the car and go without needing to scrape ice. The effect lasts about a month—it saves effort on the windshield, but you’ll need to reapply it more frequently on the side mirrors. Avoid applying it on rubber seals, as it can harden them. Once tested during sleet weather: the car next to me spent ten minutes scraping ice, while mine was cleared with just two wipes. It’s a bit pricey, but it saves time, especially for night driving, significantly improving safety.