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05 Sept 2025

'Never pour hot water on your windscreen' - Simple tips as cold weather continues

Put the kettle down...Dublin Fire Brigade have issued advice to the public as the cold snap continues

'Never pour hot water on your windscreen' - Simple tips as cold weather continues

As Ireland's cold snap continues, Dublin Fire Brigade have issued safety tips to the public when it comes to defrosting your car.

In a social media post, the fire brigade advised people to do and not do the following;

  • Never pour hot water on your windscreen as it may crack.
  • Instead use warm water in a zip lock bag and slide it up and down the windscreen.

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  • Don't forget if your car has led lights they don't give off heat to melt the frost on your head lights and tail lights so do the same with them.
  • Ensure all glass is clear from ice so you have full view of what's around you

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