All drivers have been there - you're running late but thankfully you somehow manage to head out the front door on time only to discover that your car is covered in frost and ice.
What do you do? Do you run for the kettle and poor boiling hot water over the windscreen? Absolutely not, like really, who does that?
Do you pick up anything with a relatively straight edge that will etch the ice off, risking scratching the glass? Nope!
So what is the best way to remove all that frost and ice quickly and efficiently so that you can get to work on time, and get the kids through the school gates before 9am?
There's lots of products available to buy that are said to remove ice but which ones are the best, that will work quickly with little effort involved...
For the best products that are said to do all the above, keep reading because we've rounded up the best products available that are designed to make your life somewhat less stressful.
1. Heavy Duty Car Windshield Cover
This four layer heavy duty windshield cover has been designed to effectively prevent ice and frost forming on your windscreen.
There's no tools required for the quick and easy installation - ensure the cover is attached to your car by tucking the sides into the doors, with the silver side facing up.
It's multifuntional - when used in the summertime it will also prevent your car from heating up too.
2. Kärcher Edi4 Electric Windscreen Defroster
The Edi4 electric windscreen defroster will remove stubborn ice from car windscreens in a single movement with its rotating disc and sturdy plastic blades. All you need to do is place the ice scraper on the car window and the disc on the device will rotate as you apply light pressure taking just 3 minutes to de-ice.
It operates via an electric charge and a 15-minute battery charge is enough for the whole working week.
3. Halfords Bluecol Ice scraper
The new Bluecol premium ice scraper is large, robust and perfect for scraping thick ice and snow off your vehicle windows without damage.
This ice scraper has an ergonomic padded grip that will allow you maximum comfort when in use. The heavy-duty plastic body ensures long lasting use with a non-flex handle.
Buy now from Halfords (£2.00).
4. Streetwise In-Car Auto Heater/Defroster With LED Light
This in-car auto heater/defroster will warm up your car efficiently from the inside out, giving you that much needed warmth straight away warming up the windscreen and helping to reduce condensation and frost.
5. CarPlan Blue Star Winter De Icer Spray 500ml x 2
Remove any heavy deposits of snow, frost and ice with the CarPlan de-icer spray. Direct the spray close to the windscreen starting at the top, then moving across and working downward holding the bottle in an upright position for the best results in no time at all..
6. Carplan Pre-Icer Spray
CarPlan Night Before Pre-Icer has been specifically formulated to prevent ice and frost from bonding to car windscreens and other glass surfaces - therefore giving you a lot less work to do de-icing your car come morning.
It works by providing a temporary coating that absorbs moisture preventing it from bonding to the glass, even in the severest frosts.
7. Windscreen Cover Frost Protector
The Tevlaphee windscreen cover will protect your vehicle from snow, ice and frost while saving you much needed time and effort in the morning.
It's super easy to assemble, all you need to do is attach the two side flaps close inside the car and hang both the elastic bands on wing mirrors for a secure fit.
8. Snow Brush and Ice Scraper
This 2-in-1 ice scraper and snow brush will help you quickly remove snow and ice from your car. It includes an 11.8 inch large brush head and an extendable (22.8" to 35") alloy rod enabling you to reach your car roof and windows with ease. Both the scraper and the snow brush can be disassembled into 2 parts for use individually making it more compact for easy storing.
9. 3 in 1 Ice Scraper With Extendable Snow Brush and 360° Pivoting Brush Head
This Vakki 3 in 1 ice scraper features an extendable pole, a 360° rotating brush head that includfes a double layer of bristles and a thicker than usual ice scraper, ensure all ice is removed quickly and efficiantly.
Ice Scraper with 360° rotating brush head, easy to carry, push-button folding design, PVC double-layer encrypted silk bristles, soft and delicate
Buy now from Amazon (£8.99), was £10.99
10. Magnetic Car Windscreen Cover
This multifunction anti-frost snow cover will protect your car windscreen from the frost and Ice in the winter months and will also keep your car nice and cool in summer.
It's easy to use due to the magnetic feature which allows you to simply lay it over the windscreen without having to tuck into doors or wing mirrors.
Make sure you have everything you need during the winter months when temperatures drop below zero. This Halfords 5pcs Winter Kit is £13 and includes a 2-in-1 pre icer and de-icer, a screen wash, de-icer concentrate, an ice scraper, squeegee and sponge and a chamois demister pad.
This AA Winter Car Kit is now £15.99 down from £28.99 and includes a foldable snow shovel, an emergency foil blanket, a COB torch, an adult hi-vis vest and a canvas carry bag.
