Many airports capture these chemicals as they run off the runways and taxiways, and then either recycle or process them safely. Better than that though, a mixture of the two liquids freezes at a temperature lower than either of its components – down to -50°C for a 70:30 mixture of ethylene glycol:water. A veteran car cleaner; if it details, waxes or washes he’ll be on hand to make sure it’s worth your money. Included in this superb kit is not only a bottle of de-icer but also a bottle of screen wash for a top-up and an ice scraper with its own glove mitt.

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The squeegee is an odd addition at the expense of an ice scraper, but it's good for removing condensation.One thing it won’t work effectively on is rubber door seals, potential freezing spots that can prevent your car’s door from opening. It’s spread on pavements and roads, usually in the form of grit or rock salt, and prevents ice forming by lowering the water’s freezing point to around -10°C. The ultimate winter preparation kit, Demon Chill is packed with cold-proof liquids and a squeegee to ensure you can see where you're going.

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For those instances where you’ll need a set of snow chains, a full-on snow brush will be a more useful bet.

Concerns about prematurely rusty planes are why sodium chloride isn’t used for preventing or clearing ice on airport runways. Because airports use tonnes of chemical de-icers in a single winter’s day, both on the runways and to de-ice planes, measures are needed to prevent environmental harm. It can be mixed with any anti-freeze already in the cooling system to help provide year-round protection, offering superior corrosion and rust resistance. As part of our best winter products collection, take a look below at our favourite de-icers right here.