Are you having difficulty seeing the road? If oil and dirt are impeding your eyesight, it’s time for a windshield clean that will provide you with crystal clear vision on the road. Cleaning the inside of your windshield to remove dirt, smudges, and film every few weeks can offer you a clearer perspective of what’s ahead, reducing the probability of a car accident. It also improves the efficiency of your defroster, letting it to swiftly clear off condensation, or “fog,” that adheres more easily to a dirty windshield surface.
How Did My Windshield Get So Dirty?
Your car’s windscreen can become dirty for a variety of reasons, including fingerprints, canine noses, smog and smoke, road grime and dust, sea salt, and other local environmental toxins. However, one of the biggest causes is automobile off-gassing. The ‘new car smell’ is caused by different plastic and vinyl interior components, which gradually break down and become trapped within the car, leaving an oily residue on the windshield, which in most cases is precisely oriented to capture a lot of it. Using oily cleansers on the dashboard can exacerbate the problem by evaporating forming a film that covers the automobile glass even more, especially in hot, humid conditions.
How to Clean the Inside of Your Car Windshield
What You’ll Need:
- Lint-free microfiber rags
- Glass cleaner
- Vinegar
- Rubbing alcohol
Cleaning the Inside of Your Car Windshield Steps:
- In a spray bottle, combine the solution. Popular and successful combinations include 50% alcohol, 50% water, and a capful of white vinegar.70% water, 15% window cleaner, and 15% alcoholic beverageAvoid ammonia-based cleaners that can harm vinyl, leather, and tint by using an auto-specific glass cleaner.
- Gather your equipment, then get into the passenger seat for easy access to the windshield glass.
- Wipe off the glass with a clean, dry microfiber towel first.
- Degrease the glass with a new towel and rubbing alcohol. If you live near the seaside, you may also use vinegar to dissolve sea salt.
- Spray glass cleaner on the cloth (not the windshield) and wipe the glass in circular movements, using a different side of the rag or a clean one.
- Towels should be replaced as soon as they become filthy.
- To finish, use up-and-down wiping strokes to ensure the windows are totally dry for a streak-free sheen.
Can Windex Be Used on Car Windows?
Learning how to clean interior vehicle windows is less difficult than learning how to clean your car’s exterior or upholstery. This is due to the fact that no specialist cleaning materials are required to complete the task! Inside automobile windows may be cleaned using Windex or other home glass cleaners. Keep in mind that Windex has the potential to stain or dry out leather upholstery. If you require specific cleaners for additional sections of your car’s interior, you may buy them online or pick them up in our Sidney service facility.
More Windshield Cleaning Tips
- Paper towels, which can leave shreds of paper and stains on your windshield, are preferable than microfiber cleaning towels.
- You can reach the outside corners of your windshield using a reach-and-clean tool.
- When cleaning, use circular strokes to eliminate streaks and vertical motions to remove stains.
- The same cleaning procedure may be used on all automobile windows, not only the windshield.
Conclusion
Keep your windshield clean now that it’s clean! This is accomplished simply by keeping your automobile colder and allowing gases to escape. When feasible, park your car in shaded/sheltered areas that keep it cooler, such as your garage. You may also avoid off-gassing and pollutant accumulation by simply opening your car windows to allow fresh air in and contaminants out (though this will be impossible on wet days).
