Genius hot water bottle hack will defrost your car in seconds - and you only need two things

Waking up early to defrost your car on those icy winter mornings can be a nightmare for many. Luckily, I've discovered an amazing trick that saves you from having to rise early and you probably already have all the necessary items.

So save yourself the effort and those early starts stuck outside and try this hot water bottle method. All you need is a hot water bottle and some lukewarm water.

You can use any traditional hot water bottle you have, just ensure it isn't a rechargeable or electric one. It's also crucial that you use lukewarm water and not really hot or boiling water.

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For this hack, start by placing the hot water bottle in your sink to avoid any spills or messy clean-ups. You can either use lukewarm water from your tap or mix cold water and hot water to achieve the perfect temperature.

Fill the bottle with water and secure it tightly. Ensure it's securely fastened as you don't want to soak yourself when you're out in sub-zero temperatures.

Take the filled hot water bottle to your car and place it on your frozen window. Gently drag it along the icy or frosty surface and watch as it quickly vanishes.

This is a fantastic hack for those short on time in the mornings or for those who don't want to face the freezing conditions early in the morning as you don't need to go in and out of the house. It's also reusable as you can empty the water and use the same hot water bottle again the next morning.

There's also a reduced risk of accidentally dousing yourself with water while trying to de-ice your windscreen. My advice would be to use an older hot water bottle, that is still in date, with a cover.

This will save you the hassle of having to wash and dry the cover. You could also remove the cover, but ensure the water inside isn't too hot.