- First,
always give yourself plenty of time. You don’t want to be rushing to remove the
snow from your car first thing in the morning. This takes time!
- Get
your snow removal gear. Make sure you have a snow shovel, ice scraper, and
soft-bristle broom. It’s worth investing in high quality snow removal tools.
Choose a shorter-handled ice scraper. Work your tools beneath the ice sheet and
be careful around the wipers.
- Use
your vehicle’s defroster to make it easier to scrape off the snow. Have it
going while you work on the outside, but never leave it idle in a closed garage
space. Always start from the top and work your way down. If your vehicle is too
tall to reach, use a step stool.
- Don’t
turn your wipers on until you’re absolutely sure the blades aren’t frozen to
the glass. Otherwise, you could end up damaging the blades or the wiper motor.
Use your fingers to work them completely
free.
- If
you can’t get your car door open, use a de-icer. Never store de-icing fluid
within your car. Do not pour warm water over your windshield, as this could
cause it crack.
- Use
your scrape to gently remove the snow and ice from your windshield, as well
other windows and side mirrors. Powdery snow that’s left on the body of your
vehicle will blow down and obscure your vision. Wet snow is extra weight on
your car that will require more fuel to move around.
- You
should try to remove as much snow and ice as you can from around the tires. If
need be, use your hands or a shovel. You can also use salt or kitty litter to
help melt the snow.
