Your windshield wipers can perform effectively and last longer with some simple care. Here are some quick tips you can use at home to help you wiper blades last as long as possible.
1.Raise the wiper blades off the windshield when you park your car under the hot sun. This slows down the warping and hardening process.
2.Regularly clean your windshield wipers with a cloth dipped in diluted soapy water. Just wipe the wiper blades until you don’t pick up any more dirt on the cloth.
3.Regularly wash your car, including the windshield, and use a windshield water-repellant coating to reduce the need of using the wipers. The coating also reduces friction on the windshield, reducing the wear and tear on the wipers.
4.Fill your windshield cleaner fluid tank with the right cleaner fluid or just fill it up with some soap water.
5.Don’t use the wipers when there’s heavy dirt residue or bird droppings on the windshield as the wipers will just spread the dirt around. Instead, wipe off the debris with some soft towel and water, or better yet, wash the windshield.
Using the right wipers on your car will ensure that you have good visibility of the road even in heavy downpours. While branded wipers will give you better performance and last longer, cheaper ones should still do as fine a job of cleaning your windshield as long as you take care of them. By paying attention to the condition of your wipers and changing them on time, you’ll have a clean windshield to look out of and a safer drive.