Surely when you think of window cleaning your first thought goes to the window cleaning solution, Windex, or perhaps a generic form of the blue stuff.
However, you should not think to use Windex on windows of your vehicle due to the ammonia that it contains.
Though you can use Windex on regular windows and mirrors, you shouldn’t use it on your car’s glass. Not only does ammonia leave streaks on auto glass (which creates glares while you drive), but it also can ruin the glass if it’s tinted.
Over time, ammonia will cause the tint to peel off, leaving you with really terrible windows and windshield.
So it’s best to steer clear of ammonia-based products if you don’t want to deal with an auto windshield repair.
Still, what are you supposed to use now that you’ve gotten rid of all the products and tools you used to rely on whenever you went out to wash your car? The answer is very simple. Get a microfiber cloth, or two (one for washing and one for drying). A microfiber cloth is safe to use on a car’s paint and glass. It is soft and smooth and won’t scratch.
So now you’re probably wondering what kind of cleaning product you can use to spray your glass with.
Well, if you go to an auto shop or a retail store with an auto shop, you should find many products that are safe to use on car glass.
Some examples are Armor All Auto Glass Cleaner, Mothers Glass Cleaner, Rain-X Automotive Glass Cleaner, and Invisible Glass Premium Glass Cleaner. All of these are recommended for washing auto glass.
If you’re using any of the above mentioned products and tools that are unsafe on a car’s glass, be sure to put them away. Averting an auto windshield repair is as simple as relying on the correct products.
Sure, your car’s windshield and windows might still get damaged from other everyday threats, but the probability of you harming your own car’s glass is more likely.
As a result, it’s best to take action right away and buy the tools that are the most affective at cleaning the glass.
