Originally Posted by Live2Die

I always like to use a lighter or de-icer but I would NEVER ever pour a liquid on a lock as it can actually destroy the lock when the ice expands plus it is pretty much guaranteed to freeze up if you do so. The lighter works on the key usually just heating it up enough to get in there or you can try right on the lock itself. I never tried purell but that is definitely a better choice than coffee. Plus the fact that a good cup o' joe should never be wasted! Hope you get that bike free'd up tomorrow, and glad your wife got a second lock on it!