How do you clean the inside of your winshield so that you don't have streaks and smears?

Question

I use windex and newspaper. Paper towels and windex do not work either. HELP!

Answer 1

I use a Magic Glass Microfiber cloth. It lasts forever, can be washed when needed. It makes your glass sparkle with no streaks, or smelly chemicals. You can buy them at Linen N Things, Bed Bath and Beyond, I think Pep Boys carries them too. They cost about $10, but you'll never have to replace it for years and years, and they are the best glass cleaner you have EVER used!!!

Answer 2

I've found Glass Plus works better than any of the ammonia glass cleaners.

Also, it's easier when the car is out of direct sunlight --any cleaner dries too fast in the sun & doesn't get a chance to dissolve all the grime, and that's what will leave streaks.

And good, *absorbent* paper towels, like Bounty or Viva, collect the residue well. Or you can use a clean cotton rag (synthetic fibers, except the special rayons made as cleaning cloths) don't absorb well enough to do a good job.

I can't imagine that newspaper would be any help at all...

Answer 3

I clean houses for a living and I combine in a gallon container, 1/4 cup of ammonia, 2 cups of rubbing alcohol, and then fill half way with cold water, then add no more than 2 teaspoons of dish washing liquid like dawn or something, then fill the rest of the way with more water. Add to a spray bottle. The key ingredient is the alcohol. This was rated by consumer reports to better than windex. It's supposely is what window washers use. I have been using it and it works great. I also use a microfiber or special cloth like you use on eyeglasses to clean it. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

I have always used hot water a little detergent on the inside of my car windows for years, i use a clean flannel and wipe it off with a clean towel

Answer 5

Try some of the suggestions from other answerers and make sure the glass isnt hot from sitting in the sun.

Answer 6

Use vinegar and water, and dry with newspaper.

Answer 7

I use a foaming glass cleaner it's much better.