PRO TIP This homemade de-icer also works on frozen car door locks: Spray it on the lock, wait 10 to 20 seconds to melt the ice, insert your key, and your lock should move freely. (If you do this ...

However, if you're driving in colder climates, de-icer wiper fluid is a better choice. It usually contains alcohols like ethanol to prevent freezing and melt ice quickly.

De-icers containing urea are the least irritating to pets. You also want to avoid de-icers that contain ethylene glycol. This ingredient is also used in antifreeze, and it's highly toxic to pets.

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VERIFY Water, dish soap and alcohol: the homemade de-icer that actually works The simple solution won't stop snow from sticking but appears to be effective at preventing re-freeze.

Called Aquasalina, the de-icer is made from brine found in oil and gas wells. While the oil and gas industry, and sellers, insist it is safe, environmental groups say any amount of Aquasalina is ...