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Windshield De-Icer
Melts frost fast · Frees wipers and mirrors · Private label
Frosted windshield and frozen wipers first thing in the morning? Spray top down; in 30 seconds to a minute the frost melts and the wipers or a plastic scraper clear it. Spray twice for thick ice. Works to about −25°C; private label from 500 bottles.
- Ice is water locked in a crystal. The alcohols in the de-icer mix with water in any ratio, and as they soak in they lower the freezing point so far that ice can’t stay solid even well below zero, turning it to liquid quickly. A little surfactant helps it spread and penetrate faster.
- Hot water on cold glass creates thermal stress that can crack a windshield, especially one with existing chips. Hard scraping scratches glass and damages wiper rubber. Spray, let the ice melt, and clear it gently with wipers or a plastic scraper.
- MOQ
- 500 bottles
- Free samples
- 3–5 days
- Bulk lead time
- Scheduled with the order
Product value
Where can you use Windshield De-Icer?
Windshield De-Icer quickly melts ice and frost on windshields, windows, mirrors, and wiper blades.
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- Product type
- Fast-acting alcohol-based de-icing spray
- Intended use
- Ice and frost on windshields, windows, mirrors, and wipers
- Formula
- Glycols and isopropyl alcohol with a wetting agent, pH 7.0–9.0; unscented; ready to use, effective to about −25°C.
- For
- Car care brands, gas station and auto parts channels, fleets and rental companies, ecommerce sellers
Before & after
Before and after (use illustration)
Before: a car parked outside overnight has a windshield coated in white frost and frozen wipers. After: sprayed top-down, the frost melts within a minute and one wiper pass leaves clear glass.
- Before: white frost across the windshield and frozen wipers
- After: within a minute it melts and the wipers clear the glass
- Mirrors and side windows too—no hot water needed
How it works
How De-Icer Melts Ice
Glycols and isopropyl alcohol mix fully with water, and the mixture freezes far below 0°C. Sprayed on ice, the alcohol works between crystals and breaks the lattice so the ice can’t stay solid at that temperature and melts. The meltwater contains alcohol too, so it doesn’t refreeze right away and wipers or a scraper clear it easily.
- Alcohols soak into the ice
- Mix with water and lower the freezing point
- Ice lattice breaks down
- Meltwater wiped away
Usage guidance
Use guidance
- Spray evenly from the top of the windshield down, including wipers and mirrors.
- Wait 30 seconds to a minute for the ice to soften; spray again on thick ice.
- Clear with the wipers or a plastic scraper and top up if needed.
Before you use it
Important notes
- Not for: Spraying inside the car
- Not for: Near flames
- Not for: Soaking paint
- Not for: Using as washer fluid (use winter washer fluid)
- Not for: Household windows and locks
Product comparison
How to choose a Windshield De-Icer
Iced windshields: Windshield De-Icer. Everyday glass cleaning: glass cleaners such as the Mirror Cleaner. Winter washer reservoir: antifreeze washer fluid.
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| Decision point | Windshield De-Icer | Hot water or hard scraping |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 30 sec–1 min | 10 min idling |
| Glass safety | No thermal shock | Hot water can crack it |
| Scratches | None | Scraping scratches |
| Wipers | Freed safely | Torn when yanked |
Where Windshield De-Icer stands out
Why Ice Melts on Contact
Ice is water locked in a crystal. The alcohols in the de-icer mix with water in any ratio, and as they soak in they lower the freezing point so far that ice can’t stay solid even well below zero, turning it to liquid quickly. A little surfactant helps it spread and penetrate faster.
Don’t Pour Hot Water or Scrape Hard
Hot water on cold glass creates thermal stress that can crack a windshield, especially one with existing chips. Hard scraping scratches glass and damages wiper rubber. Spray, let the ice melt, and clear it gently with wipers or a plastic scraper.
Who it's for, where it's used, and when not to use it
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End-use scenarios
When not to use it
Product Specifications and Custom Options
Key product details and custom options for your project.
Product specifications
Product type, cleaning scope, and format.
| Product type | Fast-acting alcohol-based de-icing spray |
| Surfaces | Windshields, side and rear windows, mirrors, and wiper blades |
| Use scenarios | Winter mornings; Frozen wipers and mirrors; Fleets and rentals |
| What it treats | Ice and frost on windshields, windows, mirrors, and wipers |
| Directions | Ready to use, no dilution; ice melts in 30 sec–1 min; clear with wipers or a scraper |
| Not for | Spraying inside the car; Near flames; Soaking paint; Using as washer fluid (use winter washer fluid); Household windows and locks |
| Size and packaging | 500 mL trigger spray bottle |
| pH | pH 7.0–9.0 at 25°C |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Shelf life and storage | 24 months unopened; keep tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from heat, direct sunlight, and freezing |
B2B custom options
Private label, packaging, MOQ, samples, and delivery.
| OEM/ODM and private label | From product direction and sample review to packaging, production, and delivery for your Windshield De-Icer project. |
| Packaging and labels | Mist trigger / foam trigger, fill size, labels, and retail sets can be customized |
| Case pack | 12 × 500 mL per case |
| MOQ | 500 bottles |
| Sample time | Free sample: 3–5 days |
| Bulk lead time | Scheduled with the order after packaging and label approval |
| Documents | SDS/MSDS, TDS, and batch COA provided per project on inquiry |
OEM/ODM project process
Move from product direction and sample review to packaging, production, and delivery for Windshield De-Icer.
Define format and freezing point
Choose trigger or aerosol and the freezing point your market needs.
Free sample
A free sample is usually ready in 3–5 days for project review.
Packaging and labels
Set fill size, trigger type, label language, the warnings your market requires, and flammable, harmful-if-swallowed, keep-from-kids-and-pets, and no-interior-use warnings.
Bulk delivery
Standard MOQ is 500 bottles; bulk orders are scheduled after packaging and labels are approved. De-icers sell in autumn and winter, so finish sampling and stock in summer.
Why choose CleenU for Windshield De-Icer?
From product positioning and samples to packaging and repeat supply, CleenU supports OEM/ODM projects built around Windshield De-Icer.
Freezing point balanced with safety
Alcohol ratio sets freezing point and speed as well as flammability class.
Scraper cap
A built-in scraper cap is a strong winter seller.
Sample reviews with clear criteria
Review samples on your iced glass panels in a cold chamber against clear points: melt speed, low-temperature performance, and effect on paint and rubber.
Unscented
No fragrance.
Labels and documents
We supply bilingual labels, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and batch COAs, with flammable, harmful-if-swallowed, keep-from-kids-and-pets, and no-interior-use warnings on the label, and can arrange third-party testing for your market.
Consistent supply and reorders
Each batch is retained and ships with a COA, so reorders match in color, scent, and feel.
Packaging and labeling options
Plan packaging format, label language, and shelf presentation around Windshield De-Icer and your target channel.
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Packaging options
Core size: 500 mL trigger spray bottle. Also available: 1 L household refill, channel case packs, and ecommerce bundles with an ice scraper. Mist trigger or foam trigger options, with labels and cartons made to your brand.
Supporting Documents and Materials
Purchasers usually confirm whether the materials are complete before formal cooperation. Preparing documents in advance helps with quoting, sampling, and channel review.
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Project documents
When you inquire, we provide SDS/MSDS, a TDS, batch COAs, label directions, and packaging files for your project.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Find practical answers about Windshield De-Icer, private label, samples, MOQ, documents, and delivery.
How to use
Can I pour hot water on the windshield?
Not recommended; the thermal shock can crack it, especially if it has chips.
How cold can it work?
Down to about −25°C; below that, apply more than once.
Will it damage paint?
Light overspray is fine; avoid soaking paint for long.
How do I use a windshield de-icer spray?
Spray it evenly over the iced glass, give it 30 seconds to a minute, then clear the slush with the wipers or a plastic scraper. The alcohol blend mixes into the ice and drops its freezing point, so the ice turns to slush. For thick ice, spray in two or three passes instead of scraping hard.
What's the fastest way to defrost a windshield?
Turn on the defroster and spray de-icer on the outside at the same time. The defroster is slow because it has to warm the whole pane first, while de-icer goes straight to the ice and loosens it in about 30 seconds to a minute. Skip hot water, which can crack cold glass, and skip hard scraping, which scratches.
Surfaces and common questions
Can I put it in the washer reservoir?
Not recommended; use antifreeze washer fluid.
Will it free a frozen lock?
It’s made for glass; use a lock de-icer for locks.
Any precautions?
It’s flammable; keep away from flames and out of reach of children and pets.
Can I spray it the night before to prevent frost?
It helps. A light coat on dry glass in the evening means thinner, easier frost in the morning—less so on rainy or snowy nights.
Can I use it for fog or frost on the inside of the windows?
Don’t spray inside the car. Use the defroster and heat and crack a window for interior fog; this is for exterior glass only.
What packaging suits fleets and parking lots in winter?
Retail drivers do well with a spray bottle that has a scraper cap. Fleets, rental companies, and parking operators should choose bulk drums with a pump sprayer to clear many vehicles quickly.
Is windshield de-icer the same as washer fluid?
No. This de-icer is a ready-to-use spray you apply directly to ice on the glass, wipers, and mirrors. Winter washer fluid is made to sit in the reservoir and run through the washer jets, so keep antifreeze washer fluid in the tank and don't pour this spray in.
Buying and private label
What should we decide first for a private-label windshield de-icer?
Three things: trigger or aerosol, whether to add a scraper cap, and your market’s freezing-point target and flammable shipping labels. It’s highly seasonal, so stock before autumn.
What are the sample, MOQ, and lead-time terms?
Free samples are usually ready in 3–5 days. Standard MOQ is 500 bottles, and bulk orders are scheduled after packaging and labels are approved.
What can be customized?
All of it: formula direction, scent, fill size (500 mL spray, 1 L refill, and more), mist or foam trigger, label design and language, and ecommerce bundles with an ice scraper.
Can we test samples first?
Yes, we ship samples first. Test them on iced glass panels in a cold chamber like the ones your customers handle, and record melt speed, low-temperature performance, and effect on paint and rubber. That tells you more than a before-and-after photo.
Which documents can you provide?
We provide SDS/MSDS, a TDS, and batch COAs, plus bilingual label content for your target market. They aren’t posted publicly; we send them per project on inquiry.
How is private-label pricing quoted?
Pricing is tiered by packaging, trigger or cap, label, and order quantity, starting at the 500-bottle MOQ. Send your target quantity, fill size, and packaging needs, and we’ll quote unit prices by volume tier with sample and lead-time details.
Launching your own Windshield De-Icer?
Send us your market, format, freezing-point target, and estimated volume. We will plan around the winter season with you.