How not to let nezamerzayku ruin your life

If the wheel you feel dizzy, possibly to blame nezamerzayku - more precisely, the methanol contained therein. Layfhaker will explain what to look for when buying a washer, and learn how to cook it at home.

Any nezamerzayku work due to alcohol contained therein. It crystallizes at a lower temperature than water and, therefore, will be able to clean the glass, even in cold weather. The remaining components (detergents, flavorings and dyes) are used to improve the performance of the liquid, but not so important.

The safe may be used nezamerzayku isopropyl alcohol, ethylene glycol or propylene glycol. But unscrupulous manufacturers prefer methyl alcohol: it is very much beneficial.

In Russia, the methyl alcohol is prohibitedResolution of the Chief of the Russian Federation State Sanitary Doctor of July 11, 2007 Number '47 Moscow "On the cessation of the use of methyl alcohol in the means of road transport for care" add windshield fluid. Methanol is a strong poison: trapped in the body of 5-10 grams substances can lead to blindness, and 30 grams - death. Couples penetrating inside the car through the ventilation system, causing headache, fatigue and dizziness.

How to distinguish safe from poisonous nezamerzayku

1. If the liquid has a sharp unpleasant odor, reminiscent of acetone, then the washer is made of isopropyl alcohol and non-toxic.
2. If odorless liquid has a medium or high price, most likely, is ethylene or propylene. The substance is not dangerous.
3. If nezamerzayku is odorless, but stands out among the other low cost may have a part of methanol. Beware of it.

If after pouring new washer you got sick, you feel weakness, headache or suddenly become absent-minded, stay and exit cars. A few minutes breathe in the fresh air and open the windows to ventilate the car. By repeating the drain suspicious symptoms nezamerzayku and buy more quality goods. You do not want to get into an accident?

If you do not care about your own well-being, you know that on the basis of methanol nezamerzayki corrode the rubber on the wipers and shorten their lifespan.

How to choose a good nezamerzayku

Buy in proven locations

Nobody argues that the purchase of nezamerzayku "gazelki", standing on the side of the road, much cheaper than in any shop. But only for the purse, and not for your health. It is highly probable that there is a self-fulfilling counterfeit goods of poor quality components.

Pay attention to the 5 things

1. Price. For 5 liters of high-quality nezamerzayki have to pay not less than 200 rubles. A fake with methanol and can offer 50. Suspiciously low cost - an occasion to reflect on product safety.
2. Type of product. Differentiate and glass-liquid concentrates. The latter are more aggressive and are used only in a mixture of water (the proportions are indicated on the packaging). Sold in bottles of small volume. The crystallization temperature - from -30 ° C to -60 ° C (or even lower).
3. Packaging. The lid must be tightly twisted, the label - is fully adhered, all labels - easy to read.
4. Information on the label. It should contain information about the manufacturer (with address), name of the product, its composition, compliance with technical specifications, production date, expiry date, precautions use.
5. Surfactants (SAW) in the composition. It is important that the liquid for cleaning glasses, not only did not freeze in the cold, but did not leave smudges, plaque and films. This is influenced by the content of the surfactant.

Focus on reviews

After examining the opinion of the Russian motorists on the Internet, we have identified nezamerzayki with the maximum number of positive reviews.

LIQUI MOLY Antifrost -25 ° C, 4 liters

The liquid is made on the basis of isopropyl alcohol with the addition of surfactants, soil and water repellent additives, perfumes and dyes. It smells of melon. Safe for plastic car parts, paint and varnish. Freeze even at a temperature below said: -28-30 ° C.

Price: 360-420 rubles.

CoolStream -25 ° C, 5 liters

Made on the basis of isopropyl alcohol with the addition of ethylene glycol, flavorings and colorings. Safe for polycarbonate glass. Effectively fights with traces of snow and ice, soot, salts and dirt. It does not leave streaks on the windshield and the murky film. It has quite a sharp smell that will not please everyone.

Price: 260-350 rubles.

SONAX Xtreme Nano Pro -25 ° C, 3 liters

The composition of isopropyl alcohol, surfactants, glycerin, perfume and dyes. Nezamerzayku safe for car parts. It provides overview of purity and sufficiently economical spent.

Price: 570-630 rubles.

How do nezamerzayku

If you do not want to spend money at the store the washer, do it with your hands. You will need:

• Ethyl alcohol from the pharmacy or usual cheap vodka.
• Distilled water. Tap could leave traces of rust or bleach on the car.
• Shampoo, dishwashing detergent or glass to clean the windscreen from dirt and plaque.
• Flavor at will. This can be a chemical perfume or essential oil.

Dilute the alcohol with water to obtain the desired concentration.

After a mixture of alcohol and water, add detergent (1 tablespoon per 3 liters of liquid) and flavor (a few drops will be sufficient).

Home nezamerzayku purchase cheaper, but it can damage the appearance of the cars: To make glass opaque, leave plaque on plastic parts and corrode the wipers. So use this fluid with care.