Winter is coming to an end, and it means we’re at that time when seasons are shifting and the weather is constantly changing, almost to the point of being unpredictable. When we set out, we’re not a hundred percent certain about what we’ll encounter on the road – the change in seasons could mean fog, rain or snow. To stay safe on the roads in Brampton with clear visibility from your windshield, here are ways you can keep your car’s auto glass clean in these changing weather conditions.

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Snowy Remnants of Winter

Winter might be winding down, but there are still some flurries around the corner. We could still be having some days reminiscent of the winter cold with frost developing on your car’s auto glass overnight. Scraping off ice might be your easy, go-to fix, but we know that frequent use of ice scrapers can lead to harmful cracks.

Luckily, anyone who keeps vinegar in the kitchen can avoid this. Vinegar has acetic acid that lowers the melting point of water, preventing it from freezing; or in the case of frost, easily turning it into liquid that easily washes off.

To do this, fill a spray bottle with three parts vinegar and one part water. Spray this mixture on your windshield at night. In the morning, you will wake up to auto glass free of icy mess. If you forgot to spray the mixture on your car’s auto glass the previous night, you can still do it in the morning to speed up the melting. This is a simple fix on snowy days and helpful in preserving your car’s auto glass by avoiding ice scraping.

Upcoming Spring Showers

As the seasons change and temperatures slowly shift up, we currently experience two types of precipitation, either rain or snow. They say April showers bring May flowers, but even in March we’re seeing a lot of rain that can greatly affect visibility from your car’s auto glass when driving through Brampton. In times like these, it would be helpful to have water repellent for auto glass.

Lucky for us, water repellent doesn’t have to be bought from a store. This can be easily made at home using rubbing alcohol and water, achieving the same effect as a store-bought repellent. A rubbing alcohol and water mixture repellent keeps your windshield dry and makes it easy to remove ice on your car’s auto glass if the rain brought with it some extra chills.

You can easily make the mixture by using a spray bottle, rubbing alcohol, water, measuring cup and a rag. Start by pouring half a cup of rubbing alcohol into the spray bottle. Next, add 1 cup of water and swirl the bottle to mix the two liquids. The bottle will feel a little warm, so wait until it cools down before putting on the cap. Finally, spray the solution onto your car’s auto glass. Use the rag to wipe the glass until it is completely dry.

Unpredictable Fog

With the weather changes, fog can easily occur making it hard to see the road through your windshield. Thick fog makes it hard to see the road clearly, but you can solve this from the inside. Simply put shaving cream on the inside of your car’s auto glass and wipe if off! This surprisingly easy fix works because shaving cream has many of the ingredients commercial defoggers have. When you put it on your car’s auto glass, it also leaves a layer to keep the fog off, helping you stay safe on the road.

Apart from shaving cream, keeping a chalkboard eraser in your car also comes in handy. When the auto glass starts to fog up, wipe them using the eraser, and your car is easily defogged.

These are all simple and easy tricks to keep your car clean and in shape even through these tough winter conditions. Caring for your car’s auto glass in these ways can help you avoid the costs of larger damages that require more expensive fixes. Follow these weather care tips, save money, and stay safe when driving in Brampton.

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