I can see clearly now

One of the things they check when you get your license is your eyesight. If eyesight is so important, then why do you handicap it by driving around with dirty windows? Especially at night, dirty windows can cut down you vision and make it difficult to drive.

In the winter you have the double whammy of dirt on the outside and film on the inside. The outside is obvious, some rain, snow, and mud (at least no bugs when it is cold), but the inside gets dirty too. When you run the defroster you blow moist air over the inside of the windows, and this attracts dirt. The film that accumulates cuts down on your vision and increases the amount of glare you have to deal with. At least on the outside you can run your wipers to try and clear the mess (You do have good windshield wiper blades and windshield wiper fluid?- Right?)

At least once a week, take some glass cleaner and a few paper towels and go over the inside of the windows. Don't forget to get all the rear view mirrors. You will be astonished at the amount of dirt that comes off and how well you can see again.

As to cleaning materials, the latest home window cleaners are not what they used to be. I prefer the special car window cleaners and the type that comes in a pressurized spray can seem to work the best, although you have to store them where it is warm. As far as what to use to wipe, paper towels seem to be the best, although if you hate to waste resources, then a good cloth towel, washed often will also do. One of the best materials to use is blank newspaper, especially the end rolls you can pick up at your local printing location.

For windows really coated with wax, a non-abrasive powder like Bon Ami on a wet towel digs through the grime and actually polishes the glass. Always be careful when using anything that might scratch or dull the windows.

ChrisZ