Yeah, it may not be the most
fun or interesting thing to do, but when it's a
happy sunny day and you can barely see through all the
ickyness on your windshield, then it has to be done. Now, while cleaning your windshield may seem like a
simple task, it actually takes some time to perfect ( 30 seconds, give or take).
Before you start, you're going to need a few supplies. The first thing you'll need is some
window cleaner. Make sure to get a cleaner that contains
ammonia and
alcohol, as this will make
your job much easier. Removing
fingerprints with a
cleaner that doesn't have
ammonia or
alcohol can make this whole process a
pain in the ass.
Some words of caution: if you have tinted windows, be sure NOT to get a cleaner with ammonia or alcohol, as there is chance that it could "bubble" the tint. Also, concerning alcohol, be sure not to use the type that you buy from a liquor store, as dousing your car window with vodka is probably a bad idea. Though, it could be a good excuse for you DWIers
Now that you have yourself some
cleaner, grab a
couple of
towels. Once you have the
towels, you're ready to wash some windows,
baby!
Excited yet? Oh yea.
Now, depending on how
dirty the
window is, spray a light (if somewhat clean) or heavy (if really dirty)
mist on the entire surface of the
window. Make sure you get some in the corners! Now, you'll notice that in each of the four corners of the window, there will be some
icky window gunk. Take one of your
towels and remove the
gunk from each of the corners. After that, you're going to want to remove the dirt from the rest of the
window. Take your towel, starting in the upper-left corner,
wipe the
window in a
zig-zag fashion.
Once all the dirt is removed from the
window surface, it's time to get those
streaks out. Take a
clean towel, and starting in the upper-left corner, wipe the window
horizontally. Keep moving down the window, doing each part
horizontally.
Now you have a
spotless,
streak-free window.
Good for you! Oh, and in case you're wondering, I worked at a
car wash for some time, so I unfortunately have a lot of
experience in this ever-so-fun activity.
cbustapeck adds: Due to the nature of the plastics inside of a car, it is better to sometimes leave your windows down to keep them cleaner!