Indispensable for the cold winter days: The ice scraper

Of the ice scraper belongs to every good winter equipment for the car. It is a manual device for de-icing the windows. Mostly a stable plastic is used, which is suitable for wintry temperatures. The disc is not damaged by the scratching and the ice is effectively removed. Modern and qualitative models minimize the necessary force for scratching and thus spare the muscles. The time required depends primarily on the thickness of the ice layer. Especially handy is that you can carry the ice scraper in the car. If it comes to sudden ice in the afternoon, so you ensure before the drive home from work for a clear view. Many offers consist of a practical set that is ideal for the winter. You have to clear the glass from the ice, remove the snow from the roof of the car and fix the windows. When choosing products, make sure they are used accurately to choose the most effective and comfortable approach.

The benefits of ice scraper

When you leave the house in the morning and make your way to work, in winter you often face the following problem: the car windows are iced up. The clear view is crucial for safety and at the same time set by law. According to StVO § 23 para. 1 motorists are required to defrost the windscreen, the side windows, the rear windows and the mirrors. The driver must be able to see in all directions. The use of an ice scraper is the cheapest way to free the vehicle from the ice. Mostly it’s also the fastest way to go. The compact one ice scraper Can be stored in the car and is quick to hand. If your vehicle has a rear window heater, you can turn it on parallel to the ice scraping. Note, however, that the heater must work without the engine running. According to § 30 Abs. 1 StVO the vehicle must cause no unnecessary noise, which would be given by the well-known running of the engine in the winter before the start of the journey. Of the ice scraper however, it is permitted by law and ensures a speedy and effective approach. It usually has two different sides, so you even remove stubborn ice. With the rough points you „scrape“ the ice and work with the smooth surface. If it’s just a thin layer of ice, you can start with the smooth side right away.

What are the differences between the different products?

On the cold winter days, ice scrapers are an advantage, combined with a glove. When scratching the ice, the hands become particularly cold as they are near the ice and individual pieces can get on the skin. They slip into the glove, which is usually well fed. The hand stays pleasantly warm and you can start right after scratching without having to warm up your hands. Another difference between the products is the number of different pages. While many models have different edges, other designs have just one scratch side. The „Nigrin 6190 ice scraper / whisk“ is a special variant of the ice scraper. It is a long-shaped model, which on one side a scraperand on the other side one whiskhas. If a layer of fresh snow has formed over the ice layer, this layer is first of all filled with the broomaway. The soft grip is ergonomic and non-slip shaped according to the manufacturer. The ice scraper should be easy to guide, which makes the work effectively. Since the bristles of the whisk are soft, the broom can also be used to remove snow from the paint. With an ice scraper you should not remove snow and ice from the paint, as it can cause scratches. The „RS 1000 96135 Winter Set Ice Scraper and DUO Sponge“ is a practical set for the cold season. Of the spongeis used for the windows and ensures according to the manufacturer within seconds for a clear view. The blue side has an anti-fogging effect. The yellow side is used to dry and clean the disc. The benefits of the ice scraper are the ergonomic design, the sturdy scraping edge and the sharp icebreaker tines.