How to Clean Your Windshield Properly

Small girl crossing the road.

Tips From Our Windshield Repair & Replacement Specialists in Miami, FL

When you’re driving around in Miami, FL, you want to ensure you have the best view possible to keep you safe on the road. USA Auto Glass Florida wants to help our valued customers have a clean windshield, so we’ve prepared some tips on how to clean windshields properly. We all know how annoying it can be when you have a dirty windshield after it rains or for some other reason. A dirty windshield is not only a nuisance, but it can also be dangerous by limiting your vision on the road. While the ways to clean the outside of your windshield are pretty well known, it’s not always so easy to clean the inside. Learn more about how to clean your windshield, and get in touch with us if you have cracks or chips that are impairing your vision on the road.

The man from the car watching the child road crossing in Homestead, FL

Cleaning the Inside of Your Car’s Windshield

Cleaning the outside of your car’s windshield can be done in a few ways. First, you can opt to take your vehicle to a car wash. The problem with this option is you’ll have to pay for a more comprehensive and expensive package to get the inside of your vehicle cleaned. You can rely on your vehicle’s windshield washers, but you’ll need to make sure they have enough windshield fluid. You can also clean the outside of your windshield when you stop to get gas. The issue arises when drivers want to clean off the inside of their car’s windshields. Your vehicle will look better, and you will also have increased visibility. Check out the following tips to clean the inside of your windshield:

  • Use a dry microfiber towel to wipe down the inside of your windshield glass to remove any stuck-on dirt and grime.
  • Spray your preferred brand of glass cleaner onto your microfiber towel and wipe down the inside of your windshield. This step cleans any remaining grime or dirt off your windshield.
  • Use rubbing alcohol on a fresh microfiber towel to wipe down the inside of the windshield. Doing this removes fogginess while boosting visibility.
  • Apply a glass cleaner or polish once again to give you even better visibility and extra shine.

Can You Use Window to Clean Your Car’s Windshield?

You can use Windex to wash the inside of your car’s windshield if you so choose. You can use just about any household glass cleaner for the inside of your car’s windows. Be careful with Windex because it could discolor or dry out your leather upholstery. Windex could also cause damage to tinted windows, but there’s not much evidence to support that theory. We don’t recommend using Windex on window tint installed by a third party such as USA Auto Glass Florida.

Improve Visibility by Fixing Chips & Cracks

USA Auto Glass hopes you have found these tips for cleaning your windshield helpful. One way to ensure you have the best visibility possible is to have our professional windshield repair and replacement team fix any chips or cracks in your windshield. Contact us today to request a quote or schedule fast same-day service.