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

Waking up on a freezing winter morning only to find your car windshield covered in thick ice is one of the season’s biggest annoyances. Most people spend minutes scraping it off, but there’s a much easier solution — using newspaper.

Yes, that old-fashioned stack of papers can save you from frozen glass and cold hands. Here’s how it works and how to do it properly.

Why Newspaper Works

Newspaper acts as a protective barrier between the cold air and the glass. It prevents frost from forming directly on your windshield by blocking moisture in the air from settling and freezing. When you remove the newspaper in the morning, your windshield stays clear and ice-free.

How to Do It:

Prepare your car at night:
Make sure the windshield is clean and dry before covering it.

Lay sheets of newspaper across the windshield: