Dirty Windscreen

[annieigma]

Is there any way to keep the windscreen washer fluid from freezing? I have to carry a washing up liquid bottle of water in the car with me and every so often stop and give the screen a few squirts to help clear it. I am told anti freeze will strip paint ( does it?). anyone solved this problem?

[Answerprancer]

Washing up liquid is supposed to be bad news in some way (can't remember why) definitely use screenwash.

[SpikeyBush]

In Finland where they have proper winters I made my own screenwash that had lots of salt in it. OK it may not have done the pump or paintwork many favours but was less damaging than driving into a tree because I couldn't see where I was going.