Halloween may be coming to an end this week, but your leftover pumpkins may come in handy.
As we say goodbye to spooky season, you may want to hold onto your pumpkins, as they could come in use. You'll be especially grateful if you need to defrost your car in a hurry.
The days are getting a lot colder lately, and UK drivers will be looking for the fastest ways to defrost their windshields before the morning commute. A team of experts at Motor Match said your leftover pumpkins may come in handy for the frosty mornings.
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The experts said: "When it comes to defrosting your windscreen during the chilly winter months, you might be surprised to find a natural solution right on your window sill. Leftover Halloween pumpkin can be a game-changer.
"The secret lies in the starch content found in pumpkins. Make sure to chop up the skin and rub the inner layer on your windscreen for fast defrosting.
“Starch acts as a barrier between the ice and the glass, preventing it from refreezing quickly. This means you can spend less time in the cold, scraping away at your windscreen."
The starch found in vegetables like pumpkin and potato is a natural ice-melting agent. When applied to your frost-covered windscreen, it can help break down the frost, and make scraping it off much easier.
Experts say it's a simple and cost-effective method that can make your winter mornings run more smoothly. You just need to remember to keep some leftover pumpkin aside for those frosty days.
"This method is particularly useful for those who want to minimise their environmental impact," they added. "It's a sustainable way to deal with frost, reducing the need for chemical de-icers that can harm the environment.
"So, if you have any leftover pumpkin from Halloween, you can put it to good use."
Meanwhile, if you still have some Halloween parties to get to throughout the week, then it's important to be careful when on the road. If you're dressed up it's best not to get behind the wheel.
This is because driving in your Halloween costume could land you in a lot of bother. Rule 97 of the Highway Code states you should wear clothing and footwear that does not prevent you from using the controls in the correct manner.
With Halloween coming up, thousands of motorists could be heading to Halloween parties in outfits that break this rule. If you are involved in a road accident, and the police believe your footwear or clothes to be impacting your driving, you are liable for a "driving without due care and attention" charge.
This can lead to a £100 on-the-spot fine and points on your licence, and if the case gets to court, the fee could rise substantially to £5,000.
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