The Best Snow Brushes And Ice Scrapers To Keep In Your Car, Per These Amazing Reviews

These extendable brushes, heated scrapers and more gadgets will keep you safe and your car de-iced this winter.
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After shoveling your walkway, digging your car out from under snow feels about as fun as doing your taxes or going to the DMV. While you may never enjoy removing snow and ice from your car, having a solid snow brush or ice scraper makes the chore slightly less terrible. 

Whether you live in a high snow area and need a full-on snow broom or you simply keep a tiny ice scraper in your glove box, there’s something here for you: These brushes range in size and functionality for all types of cars and cold weather. There are smaller, basic brushes that can easily fit in a compact’s backseat and expandable necks to reach the top of huge trucks and SUVs. 

How much else is there to say about snow brushes and ice scrapers for your car? According to these reviewers, quite a lot, actually. From novel-length descriptions of the weather to personal anecdotes, these snow brush and scraper reviews cover all the bases. Shopping for an ice brush sounds about as sexy as a pile of half-melted dirt snow, but these reviews are performance art MoMA would envy. Check out some of the best options with incredible reviews below.

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A colorful ice scraper that will keep your hand from getting all wet
With a cube shape and little extra height, this ice scraper keeps your hand up from and off the snowy windshield. It's 4 inches wide and 5 inches high, so it will fit in even the smallest cars.

Promising review: "A few days ago in the Boston area we had the worst ice storm in a year, with ice caked up to 3/4 inch. In a few minutes, this icescaper was able to breakthrough all the ice on my windshield and side windows with more ease than anything i had every used (meaning 4 decades). It worked much better than either scrapers that I had used for years. Also my wrist didn't get tired, or ache afterwards. The curved scraper piece really cut through the ice that many friends complained about. You can scrape easily in reverse with the rear-scraper. It's incredibly cheap, and very durable -- I could use it to hit at the ice on the windshield wiper base [and] neither broke or got scratched." — Robert Krim
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A snow brush with a detachable ice scraper
With a detachable ice scraper, this gives you some two-in-one action in a smaller brush. At 24 inches, it can easily fit in your backseat, and the layered bristles will help with stubborn snow removal.

Promising review: "How many of you have used a spatula when it snows? I always buy the cheep 5-inch scrapers and they end up in the bottom of some bag inside my house. Then it snows and I'm out and where is it? Inside!! I also don't want to spend $30 on something I may use 2 times a year. This is perfect! It is large enough and the handle telescopes but also comes apart. The brush is not too course or stiff so it wont mark up my paint. Thanks for a great find." — Janet64
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An extendable swivel-head snow broom
Get the snow off the top of your car with this extendable snow broom. The pivoting head lets you turn the bristles vertical or horizontal, and the neck expands up to 42 inches. Reviews say it's ideal for bigger cars and trucks.

Promising review: "So many times I've tried to find a sturdy/quality snow removal brush and this is the end of my quest. This design is great, much easier to reach the top of my truck's roof and removed a wide swatch of snow with one pass. Almost able to reach side to side on my Tonneau cover. And it is very strong, believe this will outlast my truck..." — Arnie Weingart
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The best extendable brush-broom-and-scraper trifecta
Brush, scrape and squeegee your entire car with this all-in-one snow broom that extends up to five feet. With bristles on one side and a squeegee on the other, you can move snow off your car, then clear your windows from melted ice. Reviews say it's better for SUVs and trucks and may not fit in the backseat of a smaller compact vehicle.

Promising review: "I am Canadian and lived in Minnesota for almost 14 years. Now live in New England. I know winter. And this all-in-one brush can handle winter. The handle extends you I can get the roof of my vehicle. The squeegee handles light frostings. And the ice scraper takes care of the nasty stuff. Even better - after a horrible ice storm, when the scraper broke, they sent me a replacement one ASAP. Other companies can learn from Hopkins in terms of both product quality and customer service!" — Michael the Canadian
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A heated ice scraper with a flashlight for easy ice removal
Work smarter, not harder with this heated ice scraper. Plug it into your car's cigarette lighter charging port, and use the 11.5-foot cord to get all the ice around your car. The LED light lets you remove ice easily at night or on dark mornings.

Promising review: "It is perfect because we live in CO. Buddy of mine works in the mountains and it is a 30 degree/icy/snowy difference and it helps so much in being able to hit the road sooner with less work getting iced over windshield scraped!" — Liz
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An ice scraper with an attachable mitt to keep your hand warm
Slip on this ice scraper mitt to get ice off all the finicky sections of your car and to keep your hard warm as you clear your car. The scraper itself is a normal scraper with a handle, and the mitt has a hole on the top that to which it attaches.

Promising review: "Keep the ice off your hand... love it!!! Before I was freezing my hand off when scraping off the windows on the car, now I love cleaning them. A great product." — Ashley Reynolds
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An $11 basic brush with 16,000 positive reviews
If you're looking for that classic, compact half-brush/half-scraper that can clear light snow from your car but won't take up your whole back seat, you found her. It's 26 inches long, so you can store it easily, and the bristles and scraper work on fresh snow and more icey bits. Of course, at $11, this is more of a budget brush, and reviews say it's probably not the brush for people that live in super snowy areas.

Promising reviews: "I've had this for a year and have barely had to use it. Well, we've been dealing with a nasty ice storm the past week. My car hadn't moved in days and was buried underneath several layers of snow, ice and sleet. Today I spent around 30 minutes removing 6 inches of snow and ice off my entire car. All I kept thinking was, 'Man, I'm glad I bought this!' I mostly used it to hack at the thick ice slabs to break them up. Then I would flip it over to use it like a crowbar to lift up the big slab of ice and then chuck it onto the ground. Then I would hack that ice slab into smaller pieces. I even used it to hack and scrape at some ice on the pavement in front of my tires. The brush is great for removing ice and snow. I was able to squeeze it between the wipers and the hood, reach the very middle of my roof, etc to remove a lot of ice. Also ergonomically it's designed well, I can hack or scrape with one hand and use the other hand for support and balance. I live in the south and this kind of weather does not happen often. This was definitely a remarkable experience for me and I'm quite proud of myself for literally digging myself out of an ice trap. I couldn't have done it without this product. Remember to always remove all ice from your car before beginning your commute. As your vehicle picks up speed, bits of ice can fly off and damage another vehicle on the road. These are called ice missiles and they can be very dangerous!" — Sam
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A budget "bear claw" hand scraper that works better than a debit card
Small and mighty and around $6? Sign me up! This scraper is 10 inches long so it can easily fit in your glove back or backseat pocket. Reviewers say it's great on cars and when scraping ice from freezer chests.

Promising review: "I ordered this ice scraper for my granddaughter in Florida when they had a cold spell and she was using her debit card to try to scrape ice. She received it in a couple of days and said it works great." — Amazon customer
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The best snow broom for pushing massive amounts of heavy snow
If you live in an area with heavy snow, you need more than just a brush. Cue the snow broom. It looks almost like a Swiffer, and is used to push massive amounts of snow off big cars and trucks. It extends up to 48 inches and reviewers say it's also great for clearing snow from solar panels or hot tub covers.

Promising review: "It turns out I bought this product because my sister had received it as a gift from one of her neighbors. So I did not go into this purchase blind - I knew exactly what I was getting and how it would perform. It is a great device and very effective at cleaning snow off a car." — Bill

Before You Go

25 Pieces Of Clothing You Won't Regret Buying Once It's Freezing Out
A pair of fleece-lined leggings described by one reviewer as a magical furry leg dream(01 of25)
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Promising review: "The reviewer who says 'it's like wearing kittens on your legs' is spot on. Kittens, small teddy bears, whatever you want to call it — these leggings aren't lined with fleece — it's low-pile, stretchy faux fur. But you don't look like you gained 20 lbs. when you wear them. I went out to a concert on a miserably cold and windy February evening, with these leggings under a skirt. I'm terribly cold-blooded, and even I felt like, 'COME ON, WIND, BRING IT ON.' There's one potential negative: The seams around the crotch and butt are obvious. " — Nouvelle Héloïse (credit:amazon.com)
A ribbed turtleneck bodysuit beckoning you to add it to that Amazon shopping cart, stat(02 of25)
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It's available in sizes S–XXL and 13 colors.

Promising review:
"The bodysuit is soooo comfy and stretches just right. Obsessed. I’m totally ordering other colors. Also this is NOT see-through!!!" — Sharon Green
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A two-piece outfit that is basically a gazillion options in one(03 of25)
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Wear this as a matching ensemble, throw on the sweater with workout leggings, pair the bottoms with your favorite band tee, or more. It's available in sizes S–3XL and in 18 colors.

Promising review:
"This is very well made. It's simple but beautiful. It's soft against my skin. It's perfect on a cold fall day. The color is gorgeous and it holds its shape after five washes." — R N M
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A pair of fleece-lined jeggings that have an ultra-high rise, to boot(04 of25)
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They're available in sizes XXS–3XL and in eight colors.

Promising review:
"I was pleasantly surprised by this product! I ordered these for a trip to Washington state, where I did a lot of hiking in snow and cool weather. These held up really well, had enough stretch in them to be comfortable for hiking but did not stretch out, and most importantly kept me warm!" — Aaron Arnold
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A fleece hoodie dress that I intend on buying/hibernating in all winter long(05 of25)
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It's available in sizes S–3X and in 10 colors.

Promising review:
"This dress is very comfortable and cozy for the winter. I am tall and plus-size. It falls halfway down my calves. It’s very thick and nicely made. I just throw it on to run errands and look cute while doing it. It’s as comfy as a pair of sweatpants but way more stylish. I love it and will be buying other colors." — Theresa Casanova
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A hooded coat that checks off all the boxes (it's even got thumbholes)(06 of25)
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It's available in sizes 1X–6X and 11 colors.

Promising review:
"I was nervous about buying a coat online but I love it so far! Comfortable. Love the glove feature and the insulated pockets! Warm but not so heavy that I feel like a marshmallow when I wear it." — Jessica
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A brushed knit shacket which makes a wrinkled tee and black leggings look très cool(07 of25)
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Get it in sizes S-XXL.

Promising review:
"Love this! Super warm and soft, much thicker than I thought it would be. Absolutely love it and get so many compliments!!" — Jane
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A pair of fleece-lined sweats to make your legs feel as if they're being enveloped by a large, fluffy bathrobe(08 of25)
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Get them in sizes XS–XXL and in nine colors.

Promising review:
"I'm always cold in the Wisconsin winters. These toast me up and are perfect for lounging. So cozy." — Jodi Larson
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An oversized knit vest that brings the word "crisp" to mind(09 of25)
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Get it in sizes S–4X and in 25 colors.

Promising review:
"Love the line of this vest! Love the pockets, too. Quality is really good and it actually kept me warm in a breeze when I wore it to a ball game." — Meggie B.
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A turtleneck sweater dress for a chic way to feel as if you're wearing that ultra-soft throw blanket you love at home(10 of25)
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Get it in sizes S–XL and in 13 colors.

Promising review:
"This is WAY BETTER than I thought it would be when I purchased it. First of all, the size is perfect! It's absolutely an oversized sweater, and the material is great, and I personally love the pockets! I wore with some simple leggings and was just in heaven at how comfortable I was. Anyway, y'all, BUY THIS SWEATER!" — Kristen Saunders
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A buffalo plaid poncho I am dubbing the official WFH accessory(11 of25)
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It's available in four colors.

Promising reviews:
"I LOVE this!!! It is as thick as a wool blanket, nearly as soft as silk, yet still lightweight, warm, cozy! I work the graveyard shift at work in the High Plains so sometimes when I get off work early in the morning it can be as much as 50° colder than it was went I left for work! This is a great for me so I can have something in my bag to cover up with on those colder mornings!" — Elle
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A duvet puffer crafted from a water-repellent, wind-resistant, 100% responsibly sourced goose down(12 of25)
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Get it from Aritzia in sizes XXS–2XL and in six colors. (credit:Aritzia)
A cropped turtleneck cleverly designed with thumbholes(13 of25)
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Get it in sizes XXS–3X and five colors.

Promising review:
"Material is buttery soft and drapes very nicely. I was pleased with the quality and have worn several times already. I would definitely buy again and will search for other items that are similar." — Nikki Davy
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A super-duper-cozy loungewear set I am currently adding to my cart right now(14 of25)
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Get the three-piece set in sizes S–XL and 22 colors.

Promising review:
"No joke, these are pretty much exactly the same as my Skims lounge set for half the price. The pants graze the tops of my feet even when I wear them high-waisted at my belly button, so I think they’re plenty long. The robe is like wearing a blanket, but still looks put together. Anyway, I’m back here to buy a second color because I loved them so much!" — Jenna
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A knee-length cardigan coat you'll regret not having purchased, like, 10 years ago(15 of25)
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It's available in sizes XS–3XL and 10 colors.

Promising review:
"GUYS, OMG this jacket is definitely a hidden gem. It's so soft and makes you look so sophisticated!! It does shed a little at first, so definitely wash this before you wear it unless you want little specks all over your clothes. I learned the hard way LOL. However, I wore this outfit pictured in 50-degree weather and it kept me warm! This is definitely one of those 'blanket-but-make-it-fashion' pieces HAHA. I love it so much." — @KATHY_VU
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A batwing sweater complete with an asymmetrical hem(16 of25)
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It's available in sizes XS–XL and 23 colors.

Promising review:
"I absolutely love this sweater! I wanted to be able to wear it with leggings, so I sized up to an XL and it’s perfect. It’s super soft and so comfortable." — Taylor
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An oversized turtleneck faintly calling out for — do you hear it? — a pair of OTK boots(17 of25)
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Get it in sizes S-XL in nine colors.

Promising review:
"One of my favorite sweaters I've purchased this season! I ordered a size up for an oversized look. It's very soft and not itchy at all. The yellow is gorgeous. The quality is also very impressive for the price." — Britny M.
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A bell-sleeve cardigan that I am personally dubbing a fitted blanket with sleeves(18 of25)
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Get it in sizes XXS–3X and five colors.

Promising review: "Love love love this cardigan! It’s so SOFT!! It’s like being wrapped in a blanket. It’s so warm and cozy! And it's oversized, which is just how I love them!" — Tracey
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A cult-favorite Orolay parka to help you thrive through even the most frigid of winters(19 of25)
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It's available in sizes XXS–XXL and in five colors.

Promising review: "This coat is no joke. The coldest temperature I tested it out was 9 degrees and I did not feel like I was freezing at all! I even tried to wear with just a T-shirt, no sweaters/layers underneath, to see if I felt cold...nothing. No cold! Boomshakalaka! It's also so stylish, roomy, has a thousand pockets (goodbye, purse!), and looks different from all the rest out there." — Zhure
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A half-zip pullover to celebrate the arrival of [cue trumpets and horns] sweater season(20 of25)
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Get it in sizes S-XXL and 27 colors.

Promising review: "Probably my favorite sweatshirt. Very inexpensive with high quality material. Very thick and warm. Fast shipping also. Love this so much!" — Brieanna
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A faux-shearling moto jacket that looks like it would cost upward of $7 trillion(21 of25)
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Get it in sizes S–XL and 10 colors.

Promising review:
"This jacket is amazing. It looks expensive. It is extremely comfortable and warm, yet not too hot. Seriously, I wore it in 60-degree weather and was not too hot. I wore it in -5-degree weather, yes that’s right, and I was comfortable. I wore it in my house and I didn’t over heat. There’s something about the material. The lining does not shed or flatten and does not look chintzy. It’s thick and spongey like real shearling. It doesn’t really attract lint or hair or anything either. I just can’t say enough about this." — Huesitos
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A matching set for lounging around and doing nothing, but the subtle pants pleats make the whole thing très trendy(22 of25)
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Get it in sizes S–2XL and 20 colors.

Promising review: "Got this set to sleep in for the winter. The material is very comfortable and soft on the skin and not irritating at all. The stitches were flawless and looks exactly like the picture. I actually wore the sweats outside with another top and I was feeling fine the whole day." — Kesha Follz
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A ribbed knit tunic that screams fall and winter aesthetics(23 of25)
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Get it in sizes XS–XL and in 30 colors.

Promising review: "Honestly, one of the best Amazon purchases I’ve made to date. And that’s saying a lot because I basically buy everything I own from here. I’m not proud of it...but ya girl is busy. Buy the sweater. Thank me later. This is such a nice fitting, high-quality top for the price. An Instagram influencer I follow posted about this sweater so I decided to give it a shot — so glad I did!" — Leah
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A V-neck ribbed sweater with the word versatility written all over it (but not actually)(24 of25)
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Get it in sizes S–XXL and in 22 colors.

Promising review: "LOVE this top! The quality is way better than I expected. I am wearing a nude colored bra underneath and it is not see-through nor can I see the bra line which is awesome! Warm and comfortable material! Would definitely recommend! Could even dress it up by tucking it into a high waisted skirt! The buttons are functionable which would benefit a mother who is breastfeeding! Great buy!" — Shayla
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A knit set with a cozy mock-neck sweater and pencil skirt that you can wear in tandem or separately(25 of25)
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Get it in sizes XS–L in two colors.

Promising review: "I love this set. The quality is good, the skirt is a bit thinner than the sweater so I wore Spanx underneath. It’s soft, warm, and cozy. Material isn’t itchy. I will have these pieces on repeat. Buy it!" — Amazon customer
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