DRIVERS can keep a cheap tool in their car to keep their vehicle clean during the long winter months.
A classic squeegee tool can maintain visibility in your windshield throughout icy weather for under $10.
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The FOSHIO Small Squeegee with a five-inch rubber blade is available on Amazon for just $8.99.
The compact tool is designed to remove ice and water from glass.
Drivers can keep it in their gloveboxes for easy access to clear up their windshields.
The bathroom staple can also be used to remove pet hair from the insides of cars.
The slick surface can be useful in grabbing loose particles like hair and dust from surfaces like car seats.
However, it’s advised to use different squeegees in the bathroom and the car – which should be easy enough as the tool is so cheap online.
The rubber tool is available in multiple colors on Amazon and has a beveled handle for an easy grip.
Reviews of the product on the e-commerce giant show the tool is rated 4.6 stars out of 5 after over 2,000 reviews.
Drivers have shared their gratefulness for the tool in the comments of the Amazon listing.
“I live in an area that gets a lot of morning dew,” one customer wrote.
“This is great to get it off quickly and easily without streaks. Small enough to toss in a glove box. Highly recommend!”
“I use this to clean the windows on my car and it works great not much else to say other than it does what’s it’s meant to and it seems to be good quality,” another said.
A third wrote, “I live in Florida and there’s moisture on the side windows of your vehicle in the morning and when you come to an intersection it’s nice having one of those before you get there to clean off the water that has accumulated from the night before.”
While the squeegee is just $9, another simple item could save you from an icy windshield.
More winter car advice from AAA
The American Automobile Association shared advice on preparing your car for the winter months.
AAA gave the following tips for drivers getting ready for cold weather:
Get your brakes checked
Check tire pressure
Test your car’s battery
Apply water repellent to your windshield
Check antifreeze levels
Clean your headlights
Have emergency tools available like jumper cables, salt, and an ice scraper
Automotive writer Ron Krauch recently told The U.S. Sun that a cheap scraper with a brush is the best way to banish frost.
“Make sure to choose a sturdy one that won’t scratch the glass,” he said.
He also recommended getting a windshield snow cover, which is often available for between $10 and $25.
“It’s especially useful for avoiding morning scraping sessions,” the expert said.
Plus, a de-icing spray can help get rid of frosty buildup on windshields and car door handles.
Headlights should also be cleaned so cars can pierce through foggy winter weather.
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