- Dangerous tip: You shouldn’t do that
- catalog of fines: These penalties may apply in winter
- Iced slice: This is how you get them free again
On tik tok some videos are currently circulating that supposedly good tip to de-ice the car window: The video creators pour hot water on the iced windows – at least that’s what they pretend to do. Because some users criticize: “Normal water. It doesn’t steam” or “Hot water would break the window!” Is that correct?
Hot water on iced windows?
The ADAC warns urgently: “Try neverto de-ice the windows of the vehicle with hot water.” The strong change in temperature caused stress cracks In the glas. Also use lukewarm or cold water not a good idea. Because the ice would thaw as a result, but would also freeze again immediately and the layer of ice would get even fatter. Therefore: Do not try this!
Besides this “tip” there are other methods that you prefer not apply should to free the disks. Because in some cases there is even a threat fine. Wolfgang Herda warns Traffic expert of the ADAC Hessen-Thuringia: “Just one peephole scratch free not enough. It’s not just because of the lack of all-round visibility dangerousbut can also result in a fine.” After Section 23 of the Road Traffic Act (StVO) namely, the driver’s vision and hearing must not be impaired. If you don’t stick to it, he’ll see catalog of fines a penalty of ten euros before.
Also the popular “warm up” is not recommendable. Then Section 30 of the Road Traffic Act prohibits “unnecessary noise and avoidable exhaust emissions.” Here even threaten up to 80 euros fine. Also from environmental reasons it would be better to avoid it.
This is how you get icy car windows free again
If you don’t want to scratch, it’s best to prevention set. Only one offers complete protection against iced windows garage. But even without a garage, you can prevent icing by having your car equipped with a foil covers. Because then the panes cannot freeze over. The protective film is placed over the windshield in the evening and attached to the car doors. The ADAC also points to one another tip there: Old socks over the wing mirrors putting it on prevents the mirrors from icing up.
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A proven home remedy in the fight against iced windows should also help to get a clear view again. A homemade vinegar water spray should be particularly effective. The recipe is three parts vinegar and one part water. Simply fill the mixture into a spray bottle and spray the windows thoroughly with it. If it stays with the classic ice scraper, they are suitable Plastic ice scraper in order not to damage the panes. Also a small broom often turns out to be a great help.
