How to Clean Windshield Wipers and Remove Windshield Streaking

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Windshield wipers are important to keep in good health. They are an often-overlooked safety item that is vital to navigation during heavy rain, snowfall or even a bombardment of those bugs that go splat. This article will show you very easily how to increase the life of your wipers through regular cleaning and inspection.

1.Remove debris from the base of the windshield whenever you see it. Dead leaves, twigs, and random junk tends to build up in the base of your windshield where your wipers rest when they’re off. Whenever you see something resting at the base of the windshield, take it out and throw it out.
•This is important when it comes to snow, too. Whenever you clean snow off of the windshield, don’t leave a layer of dirty snow at the bottom! When the snow melts, you’ll have a nasty layer of dried residue on the bottom of your windshield.

2.Wash the wiper blades. If your windshield is clean but your wiper blades are dirty, you will still get streaks on your windshield. Gently pull your windshield wipers away from their resting position and towards the front of the car. Fill a small bucket with warm water and dish soap. Dip a clean wash cloth in the soapy water and wring it out until it’s damp. Next, use the cloth to clean the windshield wipers with smooth, gentle motions.
•The windshield wipers should move from their resting position into their “cleaning” position easily. If you feel too much resistance when moving them, stop and refer to your car manual.
•Don’t get soapy water on your clean windshield or you may undo all of your hard work!

3.Clean your windshield with a glass cleaner once a month. Your wipers will stay cleaner for much longer if you keep your windshield glass clean. Once a month, grab a bottle of glass cleaner and spray down every portion of the windshield. Then, grab a paper towel and wipe your glass dry. Use soft, circular strokes to avoid odd streaks or patterns on the glass. Then, run your wiper with the built-in cleaner fluid to wipe off any residue.
Alternative: You can do this with the glass cleaner and squeegee you find at your local gas station if you prefer.

4.Dry the edge of the wipers. The rubber ridge on the edge of the wipers is the most important part of the windshield wiper. If this part of the windshield wiper isn’t dry and flexible it won’t connect with the windshield properly. Using a clean microfiber cloth, gently dry the rubber ridge of the wipers with a smooth pulling motion. Next, dampen a small section of a clean microfiber cloth with rubbing alcohol. Wipe the rubbing alcohol along the rubber ridge to speed drying and condition the rubber.
•Pinch the edge of the wipers with the cloth when drying them. This will help maintain the sharp edge of the rubber.
•Wipe in the same direction when using a cloth on windshield wipers. Start from the part closest to the car and move out towards the edge.

5.Spray your windshield with water repellent to keep your wipers clean. One way to keep your wipers clean is to add a protective layer between the glass and the wipers. To do this, pick up a spray bottle of water repellent designed for windshields. Spray your windshield down thoroughly and work the water repellent into the glass using a paper towel or microfiber cloth. Let the windshield air dry for 4-8 hours before getting it wet.
•This water repellent will cause water to bead up on your windshield. The difference is quite remarkable and you’ll have a much easier time seeing in the rain.
•Reapply the water repellent whenever it starts wearing off and the water no longer beads up. This typically happens after 2-4 months.

6.Park your vehicle out of the sun to prolong the life of your wipers. The rubber or silicone wiper blades will dry out in the sun. If they get too dry, they may crack and you’ll need to replace them earlier than you normally would. Keep your vehicle in a garage or under an awning whenever you can to keep it out of the sun. This will dramatically increase the lifespan of your windshield wipers.
Tip: Even if you don’t have a personal garage, parking your vehicle under a shady tree whenever you can will really help prolong your wipers.

7.Scrape ice and snow off before using your wipers to prevent damage. As tempting as it can be to just use your wipers to push that thick layer of snow off of your windshield, it’s really not good for your wiper blades. Use your handheld brush to push snow off and use the flat blade on the scraper to remove any ice that’s sticking to your windshield before using your wipers.
•Turn your vehicle on and let it defrost for 10-15 minutes if you can’t get the ice off with the scraper.

8.Use wiper fluid when driving. Windshield wipers alone can’t wipe away muddy debris from your windshield. This debris can dangerously limit your vision while you drive. Make sure you read your car manufacturers manual and know how to spray wiper fluid onto your windshield while driving.
•Most cars have a lever near the steering wheel that operates the windshield wipers. To spray windshield wiper fluid, simply pull the lever towards you.
•Check your car periodically to make sure your wiper fluid is at the right level. Never substitute with water.

9.Replace your wipers every 2-3 years once they start cracking. Even if you take perfect care of your wipers, you’ll still need to replace them every 2-3 years. It can be easy to forget to do this, especially if you live in a dry climate. You need replace your windshield wipers yearly. If you feel any cracks in the rubber or silicone when you’re cleaning or if the wipers just don’t work correctly, it’s time for a new set.
•To replace your wipers, lift the blades up from them windshield and find the tab located under the bracket in the middle of the blade. Pull the blade down and unhook this tab to release your wipers. Then, slide your new wiper on to the bracket and hook it to this tab to install your new set.
•Silicone wiper blades tend to last a little longer than rubber. They tend to be $5-15 more expensive than the standard rubber wipers, though. Beam blades last even longer since they have a metal frame running through the silicone, but they cost roughly $40-50 a pair.
•Most people prefer to change their windshield wipers at the end of winter just before the spring rains start.

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