With this simple trick, your car window will be clean in a flash

Created: 06/30/2022, 15:28

By: Franziska Kaindl

Drivers need the best view - that's why you should clean the car windows regularly.

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There is probably nothing more nerve-wracking than dirty car windows - we will show you how to clean them to have a clear view again.

It doesn't matter whether it's streaks or other dirt: the car windows* should always be cleaned as quickly as possible - if only for reasons of road safety.

But drivers often shy away from doing so because they don't have the right cleaning agent or the work is too tedious.

With the following tips, however, you can complete the cleaning action in no time - and to your complete satisfaction.

This is how you clean your car windows from the outside - without streaks

Clearly: Dirt is most likely to collect on the outside of the car windows, simply because this is where the car is exposed to the environment and the weather.

Tree sap or dead insects quickly end up on the windscreen - and they cannot simply be removed with the windscreen wiper.

Even the window cleaner often leaves more streaks when wiping than it cleans the windows.

That's why you often have to do it yourself.

Choose a day when the sun isn't beating down too much or find a

to clean the windows .

Because of the radiation, the cleaning agent dries away too quickly and leaves streaks.

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First clean the pane with clear water so that the coarse dirt is gone and can no longer cause scratches.

Then put some

and clean the pane in circular movements with a sponge.

Then wipe the windows clean with a microfiber cloth or crumpled

- this way you avoid the formation of unsightly streaks.

Attention

: When cleaning, don't forget the wiper blades on the front and rear windows - otherwise they will quickly redistribute dirt on the windows.

The contact surface of the wipers should also be cleaned.

If you have cleaned your car in the car wash and then you can still see bird droppings or the like on the windows, simply place dampened newspaper on them until they come off.

Then go over it with a damp cloth.

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Home remedies: Clean the outside of your car windows with glass cleaner

A normal glass cleaner can also be used in a similar way to the washing-up liquid mixture.

Spray the glass and wipe in a circular motion with a sponge.

Wipe with a microfiber cloth - and you can enjoy the full view again.

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A somewhat more complex but very effective method is to

.

Spray it very lightly on the car window, rub it with newspaper and then dry it again.

You can use a fresh, crumpled newspaper, but also a microfiber cloth.

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What is the use of denatured alcohol when cleaning car windows?

Denatured alcohol is often considered an insider tip when cleaning car windows.

However, many experts advise against using it on car windows because the product

- and that's exactly what you want to avoid.

often remains

.

So it is better to use the tips mentioned above.

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How do I clean the car windows from the inside?

Even more annoying than dirt from the outside are car windows that are smudged from the inside.

Often this contamination is caused by cleaning the window incorrectly, touching it with your hand or cleaning it unevenly.

The right cleaning agents are also very important here.

Before you start scrubbing, you should first run a damp cloth over the inside of the windshield - but don't get it too wet or too much moisture will end up on the dashboard and leave stains.

Then let the pane dry with the windows open.

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Then grab the

: spray a piece of kitchen paper all over it and use it to polish the inside of the pane.

Then, just like on the outside, crumple up a piece of newspaper and rub the surface dry.

Once the glass starts to squeak as you scrub, you're done - because then all the cleaning products are gone.

With this tool you can clean the inside of the car windows very quickly

If you need good visibility quickly - for example, when the windows are fogged up - you don't have to unpack the glass cleaner right away - you can do that later at home.

First of all, a

sponge, which consists of a sponge on one side and a chamois leather on the back, also helps.

If the windows are fogged up, first use the sponge to suck the moisture off the inside of the window and then wipe over it with the chamois side.

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what to do if the car windows are frozen on the inside.

If you don't have a sponge in the car, simply turn the heating up to the highest level and open the windows - the inside will then become clear again.