Important tips for maintaining windows and mirrors

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From Tarek Salem

Regular window maintenance is just as important as maintaining any other part of the vehicle. Cleaning windows and mirrors can help drivers avoid traffic accidents.

Faulty mirrors or a large crack in the windshield can impair visibility. This can leave you vulnerable on the way to an unfortunate situation.

Proper maintenance of windows and mirrors can help ensure safe driving.

Collisions are among the most common traffic accidents in the world. In Canada , thousands of people die as a result of road accidents every year. Thousands more are seriously injured. Obstructions of view are one of the main reasons for collisions.

Good car maintenance is essential

To help ensure road safety, here is a list of window maintenance tips that can help you keep your car windows and mirrors in good condition.

Windshield maintenance tips

The front end: Broken glass is the most important component of your car. You have to keep it clean to see the road clearly. If you notice stretching and tearing, fix the bumper - breeze . Otherwise the view of the road will be impaired.

The wiper blades must be serviced in order to maintain the windshield. If the wipers squeak or stain while cleaning, replace the blades immediately. Scratches can damage the windshield. It's also important to keep your windshield wipers clean at all times.

Tips to keep your car window clean

Many car care products promise not to leave streaks and stains on car windows and during a lot of work. However, a good quality microfiber cleaning cloth is essential.

The cloth should be easy to wash. The size of the fabric should be approximately 16 inches by 16 inches. Using a larger cleaning cloth can be difficult.

Cleaning clothes do not need to be designed specifically for windows, but it is recommended that a cloth be used for different weather conditions. Also use one cloth to clean the windows and another to clean the mirrors. Prevents the transfer of chemicals.

Use different techniques for exterior and interior surfaces. The outside surface is exposed to more dirt, water and bad weather. The inner surface is likely to have more handprints and is exposed to the chemical gases emitted by the car.

Clean car mirrors are a must for safe driving.

Tips for cleaning interior glass surfaces

First, use a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water to clean the glass. This removes the residue.

Clean the glass with a damp cloth.

Spray on glass cleaner and finally wipe with a microfiber cloth.

Tips for cleaning exterior glass surfaces

Use an alcohol-based glass cleaner.

Start with the windshield and then the rear windows as these are the most difficult to clean.

Spray the glass cleaner on and clean the surface with a microfiber or a lint-free cloth.

Clean the windshield and rear wiper blades.

Dry the glass surfaces with another clean cloth.

Mirror care tips

Using the same general procedures, with a few exceptions, clean the side and rearview mirrors.

Clean the mirrors in a shady place to avoid water stains.

Use a cleaner specially developed for mirrors.

Use circular motions to clean the mirrors.

Spray the cleaner directly on the cloth instead of spraying the mirrors.

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Integrate our tips for cleaning windshields and mirrors into your routine vehicle maintenance to ensure optimal road safety. If necessary, consult with auto glass experts to avoid a potential hazard.

Tarek Salam is a Canadian auto glass repair technician with over a decade of experience repairing auto glass for all vehicle makes and models in Canada.

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