How to Make Liquid Deicer?

Fill a spray bottle with two parts rubbing alcohol to one part of water. Add ½ teaspoon of liquid dish detergent for every 2 cups. Shake well. Label it as de-icer spray with your marker.

How do you make liquid de-icer?

To make your own de-icer, combine one two parts 70% isopropyl alcohol with one part water and add a few drops of dish soap. This simple cocktail sprayed on an icy windshield will quickly loosen the ice, making it easy to remove using an ice scraper (or even windshield wipers, if you're willing to wait a little longer).

What is liquid deicer made of?

What is in liquid road deicer? It's typically made of ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, liquid deicer is designed to lower the freezing point of water. This means that even in cold environments water struggles to form crystals that create a sheet of ice or snow.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.