Driving a vehicle with hazy, dirty glasses can be quite stressful especially in heavy traffic, rainy season or in the dark. It causes obstructed view and can be a driving impairment. It can be a safety hazard and could cause real danger to the driver, the pedestrians and other road users. It also makes the vehicle appear dirty, old and neglected.

There are various ways of cleaning the glasses of your vehicle. Simple, effective and cheap methods include use of clean water, a cleaning towel and old newspapers. After cleaning the glasses with clean water and towel, the old newspapers can help to give them the sparkle and shine that they require. However, the water might not contain the essential solvents required to cut bugs and the protein base of some stubborn stains.

The alternative is to use a glass cleaner. These cleaners are used together with water to effectively remove the dirt and grease from the glasses. After cleaning, the glasses are dried and then polished either with a dry towel or old newspapers to make them sparkle. Most of these cleaners are safe to use as they do not affect the surfaces, vinyl, leather and rubber of the vehicle. They are not also harmful to the health of the user.

Today, there are many companies that manufacture such cleaners. Some of them are in form of spray bottles. One can spray such cleaners on one side of a clean towel before wiping the glass and drying it with the dry side of the towel. When such cleaners are used together with a cleaning towel they provide a gentle scrubbing action that helps to remove contamination.

Although newspapers do not leave behind lint, their ink is left on your hands after the cleaning. One can instead use microfiber detailing clothes on these glasses. These clothes do not leave lint, they are safe to use and perform a thorough job. They are also extraordinarily absorbent and this helps to prevent streaking. Hand tools that help in cleaning glass can also be used. Some are long-armed glass scrubbers that help to clean parts that are hard to reach.

When cleaning the glasses, pay special attention to the windshield. This is because during normal driving, the windshield is more exposed and it is thus pelted with more debris and road stones. It is advisable to clean and polish it thoroughly. Glass polishes for automotive are available too. They remove road contaminants and water spots from the windshield and keep the glass clean for a longer time. The polish is rubbed in thoroughly using a cloth and then buff dried using a cloth or microfiber towel.

It is also important to take care of the windshield wipers as they are essential in cleaning the rear window and windshield when there is snow, rain or dust. Cleaning the rear and the front wiper blades at the time of cleaning the glass is important. They can be cleaned using a damp cloth to remove wax, bug residue and buildup of dirt. The wash fluid for the wipers should also be of good quality. It should be mild yet powerful enough to cut the grime.

Care should be taken when cleaning glasses that are tinted. A tinted window film is usually applied on the inside of glasses to provide privacy and shade the passengers. This film consists of a thin sheet made of mylar plastic. This plastic is destroyed by some cleaning chemicals and scratches easily. It is best to use water plus a mild cleaner when cleaning tinted glasses. Polishing them using cleaners that are designed for vinyl glasses if advisable. Such cleaners and polishers are also available in the market.

The above are some of the ideas of how to get your car window clean. Using clean water, quality cleaner, good quality cleaning materials and glass polish can help you to clean the glasses of your vehicle thoroughly. Sparkling glass looks better and also helps you to drive better as it improves your visibility. It only takes a few extra minutes to add a sparkling touch to your vehicle.



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