Comments on: Betcha Didn’t Know – these easy winter tips

By: Cheri Howard

Cheri Howard — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:45:30 +0000

A little late for this year but …….

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:49:51 +0000

Amy, people have been using vinegar to clean windows for YEARS. It’s a safe green alternative to commercial window cleaners and De-icers. As long as your windshield is not coated (like a motorcycle windshield) I see no reason why vinegar should harm your glass windshield. Of course, I’m not a scientist, just a mom trying to keep the ice off my windows so I can take my kids to school in the mornings. I’ve Googled the topic like crazy and the only nay-sayer I can find is ONE oft quoted source calling himself the Glass Doctor, as opposed to hundreds of others recommending a mix of vinegar and water for de-icing (and cleaning). If any scientist out there would like to offer sound reasoning why vinegar is dangerous to car windows, I’d love to hear it.

By: Amy Randolph

Amy Randolph — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:18:11 +0000

Vinegar will eat little holes in your windshield and cause pits in your glass. Don’t do that, and stop recommending it!

By: Green in 365: Winter - Vinegar on Your Windsheild

Green in 365: Winter - Vinegar on Your Windsheild — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:16:01 +0000

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By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:30:20 +0000

“Vinegar contains acetic acid, which raises the melting point of water”
It actually lowers the melting point. The melting/freezing point is 32F. If you were to raise it, it might freeze at 40F or 50F. Lowering it makes it not freeze until 20F or maybe lower, just like salt on the roads.

By: Dyan Logan

Dyan Logan — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:00:28 +0000

vinegar is an acid so be careful to keep it away from rubber gaskets and blades

By: Jesse Cohen

Jesse Cohen — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:10:24 +0000

Vinegar trick didn’t work? Here’s a likely reason why… you probably used the vinegar you have in your pantry, like white distilled or apple cider. Check the bottle’s acid levels. 3% or thereabouts you say? Well no wonder! Most vinegars in the kitchen are primarily water. Now industrial grade vinegar is another story. It usually hits about 90-99% acid, far more effective for de-icing, and other handy applications. Just don’t use it on your next salad or marinade, it can be lethal if ingested.

By: Brandi S

Brandi S — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:20:55 +0000

I tried this today on our frosty 15 passenger van. Thank the Lord it was a practice run. IT DID NOT WORK! off to AutoZone

By: Let’s give this a whirl… | Jillian K. Smith

Let’s give this a whirl… | Jillian K. Smith — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:47:54 +0000

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By: PinLaVie... Make your pins come true – Ice Proofing the Car Windows

PinLaVie... Make your pins come true – Ice Proofing the Car Windows — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:04:25 +0000

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