Motorists urged to put household item on windscreen to prevent frost in December

The AA has shared a simple hack to help drivers avoid ice on their windscreens (Image: mrs via Getty Images)

De-icing your windscreen is rarely an enjoyable chore, but placing one common household item on it might help you sidestep the issue during December's chilly days. With temperatures dropping, frost and ice are increasingly appearing on vehicles - however, the AA (Automobile Association) suggests there's a straightforward solution to tackle the problem.

A tip has emerged to help motorists stop frost forming on their vehicles overnight, involving covering the windscreen with an everyday essential. You might be surprised to learn that this basic material could make your winter mornings considerably easier when the mercury plummets.

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