7 Unconventional Tools to Clear Your Windshield of Ice and Snow

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Here in Ann Arbor, Michigan–home to Car and Driver HQ–winter is no joke. We regularly see heavy snowfalls, freezing rain, and frosty morning commutes. We have a garage stocked with standard snow brushes and ice scrapers—but are those tools really the easiest way to complete a job everyone hates doing?

Unconventional Ways to Clear Your Windshield

While some of these products are just fancier, different types of scrapers, there are several products on this list that eliminate scraping altogether. Imagine being able to do away with your snow and ice scraper for good! While some of these claims and promises sound far-fetched, even outlandish, come March we’ll be willing to try almost anything to avoid the scraper.

If you’re looking for an easier way to scrape your car’s windshield, check out these unconventional snow- and ice-removal tools that we can’t wait to try out this winter.

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FrostGuard Plus Windshield Cover

Frienda Heated Snow Ice Scraper

Melt It! Windshield De-Icer

Drew Dorian
Senior Editor, Buyer’s Guide
Drew Dorian is a lifelong car enthusiast who has also held a wide variety of consumer-focused positions throughout his career, ranging from financial counselor to auto salesperson.

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