Urgent warning to anyone using popular hack to defrost their car windscreen

Expert strongly advises against a popular method to defrost your car windscreen due to damage (Image: Getty)

When the temperatures plummet to freezing so begins the endless issues with your car - predominantly frozen windscreens.

As anyone can attest to, there’s nothing fun about having to defrost your car windscreen while also freezing yourself.

There are a variety of methods and tricks being talked about, all claiming to be the holy grail when it comes to defrosting your car windscreen.

But one such method that is widely recommended by many could be causing more damage than good.

Experts have warned against using this method as it could potentially cause cracks, which in time could become a big problem.

An expert has strongly advised against putting hot water into a Ziploc bag to defrost windscreens (Image: Getty)

Many are well aware about the dangers of pouring hot water onto windscreens to help them defrost, as tempting as it may be.

A recent trend claims that by putting hot water into a ziploc or sandwich bag and then using it to rub over your windscreen, you can easily and safely defrost windows.

However, an expert at National Scrap Car has strongly warned against this method - despite what some may claim.

Dorry Potter has strongly urged motorists against this and to be wary of falling for this hack.

Using a protective item against your car windscreen the night before helps to keep it defrosted (Image: Getty)

Many may be inclined to think this hack could work as a treat as the bag offers protection but according to Potter, this has a potential to cause “cracks” in the glass.

The expert told Express.co.uk: "A hack that circulates every year is using warm water in a zip lock bag and rubbing it on the windscreen.

"Motorists are advised to be cautious when applying anything heated to their windscreen as the dramatic change in temperature can cause small cracks to appear in the glass which can cause the screen to shatter when another bout of frost arrives."

Potter had another note of caution for a popular method to remedy the frost.

The expert added: "Drivers should never use boiling water either. Similarly, homemade concoctions should be used with care too.

"Using items such as a potato or onion to clear frost could leave smears or a residue on the screen, which in turn could reduce the driver’s visibility, making it just as dangerous as frost to drive.”

"It may be more sensible to stick with a de-icing spray instead."

Instead, using a windscreen cover placed over the night before has been proven to be the most effective and safest method.

You can also use a towel with Potter also advising to "making sure your car is parked out of the shade and ideally facing the East, this means that when the sun rises in the morning it will begin to naturally defrost your car."