‘I invented car defrosting hack that actually works – but it comes with a warning’

As the nation continues to battle cold conditions, Brits are finding themselves facing a daily struggle to defrost their cars.

The time-consuming task of scraping off stubborn ice – often resulting in frozen hands – has prompted a hack to go viral on social media, promising a solution to this age-old problem.

The trick involves filling a zip-lock bag with lukewarm water and gently wiping it across your windscreen. The video has been widely shared on , though it has attracted its fair share of criticism.

Some users have warned of the potential risks of the hack. One commenter cautioned: “This is likely to crack your windshield. It’s not a hack.”

Another added: “We from CarGlass thank you for your support and future business”.

Experts at Windscreen Wipers have also dismissed the hot water trick, warning of its potential dangers. They stated: “Using water of any temperature to de-ice windscreens is not advised.

“Hot water will cause the glass to expand, which can result in it cracking or even shattering, and cold water can freeze on top of existing ice and frost.

“Both methods can damage your windscreen, sometimes beyond repair. A hack instructs drivers to rub hot water in a sandwich bag on the windscreen to quickly remove frost.

“Hot water, even in a bag, can cause damage and small cracks in the glass which may not be noticeable until it’s too late.”

Instead, the motoring experts have recommended using windscreen washer fluid that is designed to cope with freezing conditions.

With a much lower freezing point, this wiper fluid can safely warm the frost without causing a sudden temperature change to the glass, allowing you to set off with minimal hassle.