How to Clean Your Windshield for Crystal-Clear Visibility

“Broken mirrors can be fixed,” but what about a foggy or dirty windshield? We’ve all experienced the frustration of impaired visibility while driving due to a grimy windshield. Don’t worry, this article will help you “wipe away” that worry with simple yet effective tips for cleaning your car’s windshield!

Why Keep Your Windshield Clean?

As Nguyen Van A, an automotive technician at Thaco Truong Chinh truck dealership on Nguyen Van Linh Street, Long Bien District, Hanoi, once shared: “The windshield is the ‘soul window’ of the car; keeping it clean not only helps you drive safer but also extends the life of the glass.”

Indeed, clear visibility while driving is paramount. A dirty windshield covered in dust, grime, or even grease and insect remains can obstruct your view, especially in adverse weather conditions like rain or fog. This significantly increases the risk of traffic accidents.

Moreover, regular windshield cleaning helps protect your vehicle. Dirt, road grime, and insect remains can corrode the glass over time, causing scratches, cloudiness, and even cracks if not cleaned promptly.

Simple and Effective Windshield Cleaning

Cleaning a car windshield may seem simple, but for optimal results, consider the following:

1. Gather Your Supplies

• Microfiber cloths: These cloths are highly absorbent, lint-free, and clean the glass without scratching.
• Specialized glass cleaner: You can easily find this at auto parts stores or supermarkets.
• Bucket of clean water
• Spray bottle

2. Cleaning Steps

Step 1: Dilute the glass cleaner according to the instructions on the product label. Step 2: Spray the glass cleaner onto the entire windshield surface. Step 3: Wipe the glass clean with a microfiber cloth, moving from top to bottom and from inside to outside. Step 4: Wipe the glass again with a clean, dry cloth to prevent water spots. Step 5: Inspect the windshield to ensure it’s sparkling clean.

3. Helpful Tips

• Clean your windshield regularly, ideally twice a week.
• Avoid cleaning the windshield in direct sunlight, as the cleaner will dry quickly, leaving streaks.
• Don’t use newspapers or rough paper towels to clean the glass, as they can scratch it.
• For stubborn stains like road tar or insect remains, use specialized cleaning products.

Dirty car windshield