Before cleaning your car, check the recommendations made in your owner's manual and on the labels of any products you use.

Your car's windows can accumulate dirt and dust particles, road grime, tree sap, water spots, bugs, and bird droppings. Keeping your windshield and windows clean is essential for safe driving.

• While household products can be used on car windows, auto glass cleaners have been specifically formulated to be streak-free, lint-free, and ammonia-free, as ammonia can damage tinted windows.
• For best results, use a microfiber towel or lint-free cloth to obtain a streak-free shine.
• Clean the glass in the shade to avoid rapid evaporation.
• To avoid overspray, consider using auto glass cleaning wipes.




• Use a circular pattern to spread the cleaner on the glass, then use another part of the towel to wipe dry and leave a streak-free shine.
• Some experts recommend using balled-up newspapers for drying, as they are lint-free and the ink has a polishing effect.
• After cleaning, consider treating the glass with a water-repellent glass treatment. The hydrophobic additives cause water droplets to run off the windshield while driving.
• After your glass cleaning routine, remember to use a damp cloth to wipe clean the wiper blade. You may apply protectant on the blade's plastic parts to help them shine and protect them from UV damage, but avoid getting any on the rubber part as it can cause streaking.
• As a final touch, clean the side mirrors and also the headlights and taillights.
• Keep a package of glass cleaning wipes in your car for touch-ups, such as wiping off tree sap or bird droppings.