Windshield & Mirrors – do you clean them?

I was driving behind someone the other day and caught a glare off THEIR windshield. The inside was a mess. I may not be a cleaning nut but REALLY how do you see out of a filthy windshield. Even the frailest of us can clean the windows of a car. Granted you can get the outside done by going through the carwash (and you should if you don’t do it yourself. Mother Nature can only clean so much off your car) but the inside needs to be cleaned as well. Let’s not discuss vacuuming or just generally get the junk out of the car that’s another discussion to have another time.

Taking some Windex (or whichever window cleaner your prefer) and some paper towels and spending say 15 minutes cleaning your windows monthly will help your visibility so immensely which in turn will do a great deal in the prevention of an accident. Oh the old standby of using old newspaper is still a great tip! The ink really does help clean your windows better.

I again use Rainex on the outside of the windows once a month. I may skip the rest of the windows but the windshield is done faithfully. I find it increases my visibility in the elements immensely. On several occasions of rain I didn’t even need my wipers running to see.

As you’re learning to drive or taking driving lessons it’s helpful to stash these little tips in your manual! Enjoy!
Oh and let’s discuss stickers in the windows. You remember your third break light in the rear window – it’s meant to be seen by the driver behind you. Putting a sticker there doesn’t do anything for their view.