Say goodbye to streaks on your windshield. Here’s the right way to clean the windshield of your car
Jessica Jacobs
Contributing Writer
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Keeping your windshield clean is a vital part of car safety, as the driver must maintain a clear view at all times. When you think about your car windshield, you might think about bird poop and other gunk on the outside. The truth is that the interior isn’t all that clean either. Dust, oils, smoking residue and other less desirable particles, such as from sneezing or coughing, are trapped on the interior windshield.
Perhaps you’ve tried to fix a dirty interior windshield with your spit, only to make matters even worse! By following the instructions below, your windshield will sparkle from the outside and the inside in no time. It’s recommended you routinely perform the procedure below, such as once every two to three weeks, depending on how often you use your car.
How to clean the outside windshield
Materials needed:
– Microfiber towel or paper towels
– Bug remover spray
– Glass cleaner
– Water
– Mesh sponge pad
Directions
1. Cover the exterior windshield of the car with bug remover spray. Make sure you let the solution soak for around 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how dirty the windshield is. This spray helps remove any bug or tar stains that have built up on the windshield from being exposed to the outside environment.
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2. Use a mesh sponge to scrub the windshield. Use a mesh sponge to scrub down the windshield. The benefit of this type of sponge is that you don’t need to apply too much pressure. It is stronger than a normal sponge without being too harsh or damaging to the windshield surface.
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3. Rinse windshield with water. Be sure to use clean water, and rinse until you don’t see any suds or bubbles.
4. Lift your wiper arms. For a thorough clean, it’s best to lift your wiper arms so you can clean the full surface of the windshield without missing the bottom.
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5. Spray glass cleaner on half of the windshield. Focusing on half the windshield at a time makes the job more manageable. With a clean microfiber cloth, wipe down the windshield using vertical strokes followed by horizontal strokes. This technique gets the best “streakless” finish.
