These Winter Hacks Will Get You Through The Chilliest Time Of Year

Published on 11/25/2019
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A Credit Card Doubles As An Ice Scraper

When in doubt, use your credit card. We don’t always have an ice scraper on hand, and sometimes you need to make do with what you’ve got. The good thing about a credit card is it won’t damage your car and vice versa. After you de-ice, go use your credit card to buy yourself a real ice scraper.

A Credit Card Doubles As An Ice Scraper

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Loosen Car Door Locks With Hand Sanitizer

If you’re having trouble getting your key into the door, you can bet it’s frozen. The alcohol in hand sanitizer thaws materials, so ice, begone! Simply squirt the liquid into the lock, give it a few seconds and put your key in the hole. If this doesn’t do the trick, heat up your key with a lighter or match, then insert to melt the ice.

Loosen Car Door Locks With Hand Sanitizer

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