Clean car windows for an excellent view!

Recently updated on March 3, 2022 at 12:13 am

Car windows can be easily and ingeniously with Glass cleaner, Vinegar and Co clean. Because nothing is more nerve-wracking than dirty car windows that make it difficult to see the traffic while driving. In our contribution we show how the car windows can be cleaned easily inside and outside. So a clear and full perspective is possible again. It does not matter whether it is streaks or other soiling. For reasons of road safety, it is important to free the car windows as quickly as possible. However, the work is often considered a nuisance, especially Interior and when no special detergent is available. The following tips will help you to get the glass to shine again quickly and to your complete satisfaction.

Clean windows = excellent visibility!

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1. Outside panes: clean without streaks!
2. Clean the wiper blades at the same time
3. Glass cleaner for clean windows
4. Vinegar against streaks
5. Denatured alcohol for clear slices?
6. Clean the windows from the inside
7. Tools for quick cleaning
8. Fogged up windows in the car: that helps!
9. remove old stickers

Outside panes: clean without streaks!

A large part of the dirt is found on the outer car window. Because the car is not only exposed to the weather, but also to its environment. Tree sap, dead insects or pollen end up on the windscreen within a few moments and cannot always be removed with the windscreen wiper. Especially when the sun has already acted on it.

Tip: Bugs, tar or resin on the vehicle? This will remove the dirt!

If window cleaner is then used, streaks are often the result. In this case you should do it yourself. Ideally, a day when the sun shines moderately is chosen for the windscreen cleaning. Also a shady place is ideally suited. Because high levels of solar radiation can cause the cleaning agent to dry up too quickly and result in undesirable streaks.

 Tip: This is how the perfect car interior cleaning succeeds.

To remove the coarse dirt, clear water is suitable. Then a little washing-up liquid is put in a bucket of warm water. The discs are then cleaned in a circular motion using a sponge. Stubborn dirt can also be removed with a special Cleaning sponge Remove (cleaning sponge) with hard fleece from the kitchen. Finally, like the windows in the house, they are either crumpled up with newspaper or one microfiber cloth wiped clean. This prevents the formation of streaks. 

Clean the wiper blades at the same time

Note: When cleaning the car windows, the Wiper blades be cleaned at the same time. Otherwise, the dirt on it will quickly spread over the windscreen again. Therefore, the contact surfaces of the windshield wipers should also be cleaned at the same time. If the car is cleaned in the car wash, there may still be bird droppings, insects or the like on the window. In this case, it is advisable to put moistened newspaper on top. If the residues can be loosened, they are removed and the last traces are removed with a damp cloth. 

Glass cleaner for clean windows

Instead of the above-mentioned detergent mixture, more commercially available ones can also be used Glass cleaner are used. This is sprayed onto the windshield and then distributed in a circle on the car windshield with a sponge. The glass cleaner is wiped off with a microfiber cloth or wiped up newspaper. And the panes shine in a new shine. 

Vinegar against streaks

More laborious than the glass cleaner, but by far one of the most efficient methods of removing dirt vinegar water. This is lightly sprayed onto the car window and rubbed with newspaper. Then it has to be dried again, for example with crumpled newspaper or a microfiber cloth. You should just make sure that the wiper rubbers and the window seals do not match vinegar water suspend. It can attack the rubber. 

Denatured alcohol for clear slices?

The is an absolute insider tip Denatured alcoholwhen it comes to cleaning car windows. However, experts advise against it. Because the remedy leaves streaks that should primarily be avoided. At the same time, the pungent smell is unpleasant. Instead, it pays to rely on the cleaning agents mentioned above. You should just make sure that the wiper rubbers and the window seals do not contain denatured alcohol suspend. He can attack the rubber. 

Clean the windows from the inside

More annoying than the dirt on the outside are those inside the car. They usually arise when the panes are touched with the hands or cleaned incorrectly. That is why the right cleaning agent is also crucial in the interior. The Inside of the front windowe with a be wiped off with a damp cloth. It shouldn't be wet because too much moisture (This removes moisture in the car) can stain the dashboard. Then the pane should first be dried with the window open. Then will Glass cleaner sprayed on a piece of kitchen paper. This is then used to polish the inside of the disc. Afterwards, the surface must be dried with a microfiber cloth or a wad of newspaper, just like the outside. As soon as the window squeaks when drying, all cleaning agents have been removed. 

Tools for quick cleaning

Sometimes it is important to get good visibility quickly. For example, if the window is steamed up. In this case, a special cleaning sponge, which consists of a combination of sponge and chamois leather, will help. The sponge side can absorb the moisture on the inner pane in advance. The side with the chamois is then used to wipe over it. In the event that a sponge is not available, the heating can also help. This should be set to the highest level and the window should be opened at the same time - so the pane becomes clear again from the inside. Alternatively, you can try an anti-fog spray. 

Fogged up windows in the car: that helps!

Windows fog up when moisture from the air condenses on them. Moisture can get into the car via clothing, breathing air, broken seals, clogged drains, etc. That helps first Window down! This allows the warm, moist air to escape. Switch on the heater / fan to the highest level and direct the airflow towards the windshield. Switch on air conditioning: The air is dried in the air conditioning system and steamed up windows are cleared again within seconds. Note the circulating air switch: circulating air function not turn on. Window sponge: steamed up windows easily with one suitable sponge wipe off (special window sponge, microfiber cloth). Important: Always wipe nicely in one direction. Take off wet clothes: knock off your shoes, remove the moisture from wet clothes. PS. What can still be done against fogged windows, we have in our article "What helps against fogged windows in a car?“Listed.

remove old stickers

It is often necessary to remove old stickers (vignettes, etc.) from the car windows. To do this, spray the adhesive stickers with a little glass cleaner. After a short exposure phase, the sticker can be scraped off with a ceramic hob cleaning scraper. Hot air blowers or hairdryers should not be used. Under certain circumstances, hot air can heat the window so much that it travels. Adhesive residues on the window can be removed with the help of a mixture of water and washing-up liquid or a glass cleaner. Special solvent removers should not be used to avoid damaging the dashboard. PS. In winter you should pay attention to the right antifreeze windscreen cleaner, all information is available in our article on windshield frost protection.

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