How to Use Newspaper on Your Car Windshield to Prevent Ice Overnight

This method is:

• Cheap and easy
• Eco-friendly (reuses old newspapers)
• Quick to apply and remove

What You’ll Need

• Several sheets of newspaper
• A spray bottle with water (optional)
• Your car parked overnight

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Clean the Windshield
   Make sure the windshield is dry and free of dirt or snow. This helps the newspaper stick better.
2. Lay the Newspaper Flat
   Spread several sheets of newspaper across the windshield, overlapping them so the entire glass surface is covered.
3. Lightly Dampen (Optional)
   Lightly spray the newspaper with water. This helps it stick to the glass and prevents it from blowing away in the wind. Don’t soak it—just a light mist is enough.
4. Secure the Edges
   Tuck the edges of the newspaper under your windshield wipers to hold everything in place.
5. Leave Overnight
   Let the newspaper stay on the windshield overnight while temperatures drop.
6. Remove in the Morning
   Peel off the newspaper in one motion. Any frost or ice should come off with it, leaving your windshield clear or nearly clear.

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