December has arrived with its frosty mornings, salty roads and gloomy days. It’s the time of year when your windscreen takes a beating and when the right screen wash becomes more important than ever.
Many drivers don’t realise how much conditions change between winter and summer, or how much difference the right mixture can make to their visibility and safety.
Choosing the right screen wash for the season isn’t complicated, but it does matter. Here’s how to stay prepared all year round with a modern, eco-friendly approach that removes the waste of traditional 5-litre bottles.
Why Driving in Winter Needs Stronger Screen Wash
Winter creates more grime on your windscreen than any other season. The spray from road salt arises from passing traffic, grit sticks to damp glass and the light in winter exposes every streak. If your screen wash can’t cut through it, you’ll see the results immediately.
A good winter screen wash needs to:
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Remove salt, mud and grime from traffic
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Resist freezing in sub-zero temperatures
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Leave no residue that could smear under the wipers
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Work quickly, even on frosted glass
This is why Screen Wash King’s formula is designed to perform on cold mornings without turning slushy in the washer tank. You get fast cleaning power and reliable flow when you need it most.
Why Summer Has Its Own Challenges
It’s easy to assume driving in summer is easier, but it brings its own problems. Long, warm days mean bug splatter, tree sap, dusty roads and glare from direct sunlight. These can build up on the windscreen and reduce clarity just as much as winter grime.
A good summer screen wash needs to:
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Break down insects and sap
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Clear dust from dry roads
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Prevent smearing when the glass is overheated
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Deal with sudden downpours that kick up dirt from the road
The same concentrated formula works in summer too. Instead of swapping products, drivers can rely on a consistent, all-season screen wash that handles everything from salt to sun-baked pollen.
One Screen Wash, Ready for Any Season
Screen Wash King offers an all-season, eco-friendly screen wash that performs brilliantly throughout the seasons. You don’t need different bottles for different months. You don’t need to stockpile liquids in the garage. Our compact, water-free solution gives you the quality of a premium ready-mixed screen wash without the unwanted plastic.
Each tablet creates 5 litres of full-strength screen wash once mixed with water. That’s the same cleaning power as the large 5-litre containers, but with 99% less plastic and none of the waste!
A Festive Reminder: Don’t Let Your Tank Run Low
Drivers tend to use far more screen wash in winter, especially during December and January when the roads are constantly wet, salty, or muddy. It’s one of the easiest car checks to forget, yet it’s essential for safe driving.
Signs you need a winter top-up:
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The spray is weaker than usual
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You’re using more wiper action to clear the screen
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The washer jets take longer to activate
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You notice smearing in low sunlight
Because our products are compact and easy to store, you can keep a supply at home without worrying about shelf space or leaking bottles. It also fits through your letterbox, making winter restocking simple.
Why Eco-Friendly Screen Wash Makes Sense All Year Round
Traditional screen wash bottles are bulky, expensive to ship, and largely unnecessary. The liquid inside is mostly water. When drivers throw away four plastic bottles a year on average, the environmental cost adds up quickly.
Choosing concentrated, premium eco-friendly screen wash cuts plastic by 99%, reduces transport emissions, and still delivers better cleaning performance than many ready-mixed options.
You also get added benefits:
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DEKRA-approved quality products
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A formula that protects your wipers
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Free delivery on all orders
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A no-contract subscription option for regular top-ups
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A non-toxic formula that’s kinder to the environment
- It’s a cleaner windscreen and a cleaner approach to driving.
How to Mix and Use It in Winter and Summer
The method stays the same, whatever the season:
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Drop one unit into your washer fluid tank.
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Add 5 litres of water.
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Let it dissolve and settle.
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Clean your windscreen as normal.
The mixture gives you strong cleaning power in cold months and streak-free clarity in warm months. There’s no need to adjust or dilute differently depending on the weather.
The Subscription Option for Busy Drivers
During winter, it’s easy to run out of screen wash without realising. Salt builds quickly, and you’ll often use the washers far more than you expect. Screen Wash King’s subscription service solves this by sending screen wash on a schedule that suits you. No contracts, no obligation, just reliable deliveries that keep your washer tank ready for any season.
For December in particular, a subscription makes winter driving much less of a scramble. We also offer screen wash designed for fleets of vehicles.