How to Make Your Car Windows Clear and Spotless

Having clean and clear car windows looks nice, but it’s also good for safety reasons. If your windows are hazy or dirty, it can decrease visibility. If you’re driving a machine that’s thousands of pounds at 70 miles per hour, you want to be able to see everything as clearly as possible. Today in the Thompson Sales blog we’ll tell you how to best clean your car windows.

Common Mistakes People Make

Cleaning your car windows is a little trickier than cleaning the windows in your house. Doing it incorrectly can leave your windows streaked. Here are some common mistakes people make when cleaning their car windows:

• Using the wrong cloth

• Using the wrong cleaner

• Not wiping in a proper motion

• Treating tinted windows the same as regular windows

• Forgetting to clean the inside windshield.

By avoiding these mistakes, it won’t take nearly as much time to clean your windows and you’ll get it right the first time.

How to Clean Your Windows

Now that we know what not to do, it’s time to get to cleaning! First, make sure you have all the proper materials:

• A microfiber cloth

• Glass cleaner

• Ammonia-free glass cleaner if you have tinted glass.

Once you have everything you need, it’s time to get to work.

First, wash your car. This will help to get dirt and other layers of build-up off. After you’ve thoroughly washed your car, you can focus on the windows. Start with the windshield, this is the most difficult window to clean, but also the most important. Remember, if you have tint on your windows, make sure to use a cleaner without ammonia.

Spray your cleaner on the windshield and then use your microfiber cloth to clean in an up-and-down motion, followed by a side-to-side motion. By wiping like this, you’ll avoid smudging and streaking. Make sure you clean both the inside of your windshield and the outside. It’s easy to forget to clean the inside, but if you leave this dirty it can certainly obstruct your view.

Next, do the same thing on the rest of your car windows. These should be a little easier to clean since they’re smaller and not slanted. Once you’re done, your windows should be clean, clear, and safe to drive with.

Come Visit Us at Thompson Sales

If you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, Thompson Sales has you covered. We also have a dedicated service department for your oil chan12ge, tire, and other service needs. For more information, feel free to browse our website or come into the dealership to speak with a car sales specialist. We look forward to seeing you!