The Easiest Way To Clean The Inside of Your Windshield (No Streaks!)
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Have you ever cleaned your windshield only to find there are smudges and streaks left behind? After following a few simple tips your windshield will be left spotlessly clean for a safe and enjoyable ride!
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00:03 key technique
00:28 Cleaners I like to use
00:52 Cover your dash!
01:02 Spray and wipe windshield
02:21 Avoid direct sunlight
02:49 Buff with dry towel
03:50 Details matter
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Drop the steering wheel all the way down so it's not in your way as much
this is a genius idea - no idea why I didn't think of this!
@@CleanThatUp everyone is not perfect,
Not a good idea if you're detailing someone elses car though. You may not get the steering wheel back to their desired setting and they will get annoyed. :)
Tip: if you clean with vertical strokes inside the car, use horizontal strokes on the outside of the windshield. That way you can tell which side any smudges are on.
That's just how I do it.
I wipe horizontally and then vertically. Probably doesn't matter much.
The point was use a different direction outside so you know where a vertical streak is vs where a horizontal one is afterwards. @brookswilson1072
I’ve always done that (yeah right, great point!)
Genius
Detailer here….
Two waffle weave microfiber towels, and a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water.
Either spray onto windshield or first towel, and clean the windshield… Then use the second towel to fully dry and buff out any leftover streaks.
This. I'm in the same line of work, use the same method. Somehow, no one talks about it on UA-cam tutorials despite every detailer I know doing this.
So, basically just watch the video.
Thank you for sharing your tip! Diffently will try your way.👍🏻
@@illiniwoodSo basically you didn't read his comment. Specific micro towel and a different cleaning solution.
@@areyoukidding1431 Your cleaning a windshield, not building a rocket engine.
The alcohol bottle hack is genius. I never would've thought of doing that. Great vid!
Yep, most bottles can take spray nozzles. I put a nozzle on my apple cider vinegar for when I smoke meats, rather than wasting a little bit or having to refill a whole other spray bottle.
After my mom passed away, I got her car. No matter what I did, the windshield was always dirty.
Looking up guides and watching this video, I realized a few things that my dad told me was wrong.
My dad told me that I should be using paper towels, or ideally, newspaper. Everything I've looked up since tells me that's completely wrong and your video confirms that I should be using microfiber cloth.
Thanks for this video. I have a good feeling about my windshield now.
I quite literally did this yesterday to my mom’s car before she went on a weekend trip. I wish this had been posted 24 hours ago. I would’ve used straight alcohol and better quality towels. I used my diy cleaner with Dawn and alcohol and a stack of cheap Amazon basics microfiber towels. It worked perfectly well, but it took forever to dry up all the moisture and buff the streaks. Next time, I’ll do it this way and save myself the back pain.
This is something I struggle with, but I've also never used 2 towels. I'll try this next time I clean my windshield!
Two towels is absolutely essential. Otherwise you're just taking the filmy residue buildup, dissolving it a little with the cleaner and swirling it around a little, and then letting it dry right back on the windshield once the cleaner evaporates off. You're left with the same film, just moved around a bit. The second towel will actually soak up and wipe off all the crud and oily mess, though, even if it can take some serious elbow grease to get all of it off if it's been building up for a while. Then when it's all dry, no streaks from the buildup will appear because you took it all off with that second towel.
This works great on car windows/windshields, but it's also super effective on residential windows and other glass (shower doors, etc.), and it'll get your mirrors perfectly streak free, too!
i enjoy all your "HANDS-ON" advice/tips, keep them coming...
Glad you like them, Many more to come!
Thanks for the tip with buffing with the second cloth, that totally (and finally) did the trick ❤
You wouldn't believe what a workout this is for short people!
I agree! My arms are too short to reach all the way down inside.
I've tried so SO many things for the inside of a windshield before (including this method) and the only thing that works 100% of the time is treating it like you're washing up a glass in your sink. Just use whatever detergent you use to do the dishes, warm water and a sponge. You don't want the sponge sopping wet obviously but you do want enough detergent/water in it to cut through all the grime. Then you dry and buff with a microfiber towel. Absolutely zero streaks or haze every single time. I do like the towel on the dashboard idea though because when you're doing the dry and buff step you can't let it touch the dash.
How long does it last before the next clean?
@@moneyguyfly6583 My cars have multiple drivers unfortunately so it's only a few months before someone rubs their hand on the glass for some reason or throws some muddy gloves on the dash etc. Around 4 months is the longest I've had it last until something like that happens.
I did what another poster recommended, use a magic eraser with water and dry with microfiber. The next day my windshield is so clear. No more greasy streaks from dashboard off gasing. This works better than windex, detailer spray, degreaser wipes.
Thank you for using a product that I have at home and don’t need to buy!
I have always tried to clean windows in good sunlight. You need to dry it quickly but at least you can see all the streaks. I use detergent for an initial wash, water with a drop of vinegar to rinse and prevent water marks. I used to use endless amounts of paper towels being careful to avoid scratching the glass but you can wash and dry microfibre cloths so I will give those a go.
I notice you wore gloves! Great way to avoid grease from your fingers going onto the cloths and windows!! Thanks.
Cleaning the inside windows is an overlooked and underrated maintenance item. People need to do it more often. It’s really not that hard.
After cleaning inside and outside, go back and put Rain-X inside and outside….you’ll be glad you did in winter with a clear view, no fogging, no ice sticking….
aren't you supposed to use a separate RainX product for the interior of windows? i thought they had it formulated differently for window fog or something
I did exactly as you said and upon finishing, (and feeling proud of finally such a good job) a seagull flew over crapped mightily on my windshield. The alcohol I used after that was for me.
Bro lol fuck birds now fr every since I got my scat 2 months ago I clean it go back out lil later either shit or pollen everywhere lol. Cars red so they absolutely target it
To avoid getting the mist on the interior just spray into the cloth and start wiping. Much faster and more saves more materials.
Two things I find work well for me: first, never clean your windows in the sun ANYTIME. Second, I live in northern Canada, so it gets pretty cold in winter. Even if it is pretty cold out, you can use -35° (winter) windshield washer fluid in a spray bottle to clean your interior windows, especially the windshield. Do not spray cold fluid onto a warm window as the different temperatures may cauase the glass to shatter; best to clean, then warm. I've been doing this for many years with no streaks either.
One day I had to clean my semi's cab windows, but there was no "glass cleaner" available. So, a clean windshield being a must, I just used the WW fluid. I've been doing it ever since. Cheers.
I’ve had trouble with the haziness on the inside of my windshield.. the only thing that got all of that nastiness off was 2 drops of dawn in hot water .. then rinse with clear water using a microfiber and done ✅ 😉
Thanks so much ! So easy with the right tools Mirco Fiber Towel & 70% Alcohol
Help us know how to clean foggy headlights!! Thanks, Brandon!!!
So in many cases it’s best to get one of the special kits to restore them. That being said I did have some success a while back with this hack - www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7s4aeN/
Once the oxidation is gone it’s also a good idea to look into sealing them if possible.
Thank you so much for posting this!
Use a swiffer with some of the extensions removed to make it squeegee length and put a shop towel on it. This works for both outside or inside.
Nice tip! Use dishwashing liquid warm water to clean the windshield , squeegee the excess, then use distilled water and alcohol 50/50 … it will be even more effective , I know it’s a process 😅
Will try it today...one of the most challenging things to attempt is cleaning glass, especially a windshield, and getting it streak- and smudge-free.
Where do you obtain the Spray Away and do you wash the cloths in the laundry rather than by hand? I just wonder if laundry product residue causes streaking
You can find Sprayway at most big box stores and over on Amazon. When it comes to my microfiber towels I like to wash them separately, I actually have video on my process here - ua-cam.com/video/w92Qi-Lnz8M/v-deo.html
Do not ever wash microfiber towels with anything else other than microfiber towels…
Free & clear laundry detergent only, low heat.
Absolutely no fabric softener or dryer sheets, dry on low heat.
Pro tip - 1 TBSP of white distilled vinegar added to the, “Fabric Softener” area of the washer, will help fully clean the towels, help deodorize them, and soften them up a bit.
Great tutorial!💜
Brandon, when cleaning the outside of the windshield did you use the glass cleaner Sprayaway or alcohol? Thanks!
thank you
Great, TY for your time!
Thank you my guy. Didn’t know 70% isopropyl alcohol works just as good. Clean and disinfected!! Well played sir
My husband bought an applicator with a swivel wand. He puts the towel on it and then cleans just like you do. Less awkward.
I’ve seen those, I’ll have to give it a try!
I have those and they are wonderful! My arms are not as long as his and the applicator gets all the way without contorting myself. Mine have small microfiber pads attached, but think putting another microfiber cloth over it is great idea!
I'll be dipped it worked😊
Awesome tips!
Thank you!
I’ve never heard of using alcohol like that to clean the windshield. I’ll have to give that a try.
Is alchohol reccomended to use on windshield if ceramic UV film is installed? It for sure cuts through car wash soap residue and oil on my exterior glass.
I have found through long experience, NOT to use spray on cleaners of any type. I use one clean rag using hot water to clean and one clean rag to wipe dry. It takes several applications to "train" your window(s), but lasts for months. Microfiber rags are nice, but leave a thin film of microfiber particles when viewed in certain lights. Probably better than cotton rags though unless you have repeatedly used the cotton rags hundreds of times and used them only for washing windows. When in a car wash or detail shop, do NOT let them clean the insides of the windows or you will have to start over again in training your windows.
When you say cotton rags , do you mean those smooth kitchen towel types ? Or something like washcloths ?
And how hot should the water be ? Do you make the rag just damp enough but not dripping ?
Warm is fine. It can even be cold in nice weather. If a warm day (never do it on a hot day as the water dries faster than you can wipe dry), don't completely wring it out so that gives you time to dry wipe adequately.
Ive clean my windshield but it legit looks like its peppered with tiny holes and when i put my wipers on it sound like there debris on the glass ill check the blades and there clean should i clay bar my window? This window is only 4 or 5 years old
I like your presentation.
New subscriber.
Would this be safe for tinted windows, or house windows ?
Good question! To be on the safe side I probably wouldn’t use it. I would just use a drop or two of dish soap in a spray bottle with water.
For me, the best trick is cleaning all at once with news paper and a glass cleaning product, leaves them sparkly
Alcohol is fine but don't use it on any tinted windows. Try using distilled water or cpap water is even better because it has no minerals.
Good Job
What about Dawn dish washing liquid and water in a spray bottle?
Use a steam cleaner wipe off dry after so long as the water in the steamer is pure all good
How to clean the back inside window of a Toyota Camry which has a sharp slope - I can’t quite reach it well with my arms even with my knees on the seat and facing backwards. Thx!
Watching this makes me understand that when they make the car, it's like they thought you weren't going to be cleaning the window😮
Cleaning and maintenance are low on the list of priorities for many companies. But it helps us cleaners be more creative! 😃
What did you use on the outside? The cleaner looked different from the alcohol.
Sprayway foaming glass cleaner.
Any tips for cleaning the top of a dashboard with sticky lint? I think I used Armor All once long ago and now it is tacky the lint never comes off.
So if you have T. rex arms, stoner makes a glass cleaning stick thing that works great for getting in to those hard to reach areas.
😭 thank you!!!
What is the music in the background??? Also, love your videos
Does that work with caked on dog drool?😮
Can windex be used?
Did the skies change for you to make that video??? 😮
I use 70% alcohol to clean my glass bong but never thought to use it on my car window.
Maybe it was the bong rips
The problem is microfiber towels leave tiny fibers and it gets all over the glass.
Where do buy good micro towels?
The alcohol fumes might make you a little woozy
What about tinted windows?
I would use a mild spray, just water and a few drops of Dawn dish soap in a spray bottle. I may even suggest skipping the dry towel step because tint can scuff easily.
My window shield seems to have a film on it.we've tried 3 different cleaners and it still looks foggy. Any ideas? Thanks
No difference.
@@AnnaBrown-h4esounds like you need new tint or take it off. You can't fix scratched or swirled tint
You can’t use windex unless the tint is in the glass !!
Hi what concentration alcohol should we use ??
I think 70%.
What kind of Toyota is this?
No one addresses the fact that alot of cars have wind 4:16 shields that are impossible to reach 😮
Borrowing these tips so I can clean my mom’s interior windshield. Between the setting sun directly in front of us and the streaks, visibility was horrible.
TIP: best time to clean is actually when the sun is at an angle, as that will really show the areas that need cleaning.
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Don’t use a microfiber towel on the windshield , it may look clean until night falls then you will see the smudges and streaks left by the microfiber towel , smh , I have always used newspaper to clean my windows , no streaks no smudges !!
Awesome Tip my guy👊🏽 thanks
For the algorithm!
I know how hard it is to get your body in the right position. You can tell because my window stickers are a little wonky.
If you drink the 70% ipa you will forget about what you were doing in the first place
Outside isn't the greatest place to clean your car with products unless it's just water.
Dude I'm poor, I don't have money to buy bottles of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water,
let alone a bunch of microwaffle fiber weave hand towels or whatever the fuck
Get someone else to do it
I showed this to my friend and as soon as the intro played she said "I'm not sure if that was a man or a lesbian"
I feel so stupid for never thinking to put down an old towel on the dashboard to catch drips. It's so simple 😂
Does that work with caked on dog drool?😮
thank you ! 🤗 just two days ago I sat on my partner's car and asked to turn the windshield wipers on , only to realise the fogginess was on the inside 😅 🤦 now thanks to your videos we know how we can clean it 🙂
Yes and yes. Excellent suggestions! Only thing I might add is that if you have a lot of buildup from degassing of the plastics in the car like the dash and trim pieces, you'll end up with an oily plastic byproduct coating it. Window cleaner usually won't touch that, and isopropyl ends up making the scrubbing/buffing process for that 2nd towel take much longer than necessary because it's not QUITE powerful enough. If that's the case, using either a heavy-duty degreaser (Super Clean, etc) or a great dish soap (like Dawn, consumer or pro versions) will make really quick work of that film and it can be easily wiped away. I use acetone personally, because it's even quicker and easier, but that's a big risk because it can damage the trim permanently quite quickly, so thats a "use at your own risk" product for this.
Also, i find that getting a windshield tool like they have at the auto parts store really helps a lot, and if you open the door and stand OUTSIDE the car while using it instead of sitting in one of the seats, the uncomfortable arm contortions are kept to a minimum. It's way more comfortable in my opinion, especially when you're doing detail work all day for a living like myself. Gotta keep your body in as good shape as possible for that job, as you well know in yours!
Regardless, this is a GREAT guide to the basics, and I'm so glad to see someone promoting the two towel method and isopropyl alcohol. Those are mainstays in my line of work, and it's refreshing to see someone get the correct information out. Well done, sir, great quality content as usual!
Thanks
This guy is frigging brilliant.
Thanks for watching! 🙂
You’re not his girlfriend are you?
@gradysullivan6679 No, I'm not. Have you seen his videos? The guy cleans some of the most disgusting and hardest things to clean in the most efficient, professional and pain-free way possible. Can you do that?
@@gradysullivan6679the guy is clearly gay
Wish more UA-cam videos were as simple and straightforward as this. Thank you!
EXCELLENT VIDEO
please NOTE... No Need for Background Noise/Music
We just want to HEAR YOU TALK.
Thank You for sharing this GREAT Video.
I will be doing this later today. Thx Brandon.😊 i absolutely love your channel
Awesome! Thanks so much for subscribing and watching 🙂
Great cleaning tip, my windshield is filthy! Was wondering the best way to clean it, perfect timing for the video. And how did I not know that you had a UA-cam channel until today? Just subscribed. Thank you Brandon for all your cleaning knowledge!
I've tried so many things for the inside of the glass and they have all failed. Why? Because most of the hazy film on the inside of the windshield is off-gassing from the petroleum based finishes in the car, like the dash. I don't know why I didn't think of alcohol. That should cut right through it.
Ironically, so does plain water. You can wet a microfiber towel with water so that it's barely moist, wipe, and everything is gone. However, it does come back within a week. No matter how old your car is, if it has a plastic based dash, it will off-gas petroleum vapors. I can't think of a single "normal" car that doesn't have a plastic based dash. Maybe some of the super high-end cars don't, but few drive those.
Have a hazy windshield and have to drive into the morning or late evening sun? You can't see anything. Still difficult to see with a clean windshield, but it's not nearly as horrible. In this case, driving into the sun is dangerous, and is made worse by window haze.
I'll give he alcohol a try!
Another tip: lean back facing the mirror with the back of your head on the dash … it’s a more natural position to clean the harsh angle.
Does this work for car windows that are tinted as well? I'm afraid to mess up the tint!
Sprayway is safe for tint. Don't use any other cleaners (or alcohol) on tint.
Back windows with defroster, will IPA hurt it?
I am so glad I found your videos!
Not trying to be a critical Karen, but wanted to mention aresoling alcohol isn't a great idea in a small space. Especially someone who has asthma. Maybe putting on the towel. Love your channel. Again I'm not trying to be a a$$. Just don't want anybody to have any issues. I had a friend that was doing alcohol ink art and had a bad reaction from spraying alcohol.
Thank you so much for your video I cleaned the inside of my windows as you suggested and they are spotless the cleaners they have ever been.
Quick question, does the alcohol keep the windshield from fogging up on the inside?
The local AAA store sells a fog prevention product that is wiped on, it’s a yellow colored sponge-like thing.
A teaspon of dawn detergent in a spray bottle filled with distilled water is always the best glass clean, will pull out more evaporated oils that cling to the windshield than isopropyl IMHO
Is it better to mix water with alcohol
Can I use gasoline or acetone?
Yes, they work great if you smoke tobacco while you clean.
@@BenDere-h6e I don’t smoke tobacco but yesterday I had to wash my car since it has water bug stains on the outside of my windshield so I cleaned it
Thanks so much. I was able to remove all the streaks and smudges with a micro fiber tall and rubbing alcohal. My windows are now crystal clear.
That's a pretty good technique. I just wish it it is easier for an old dub like me.😅
wow, you are true autodetailer. I always had difficulties to was front window from the inside.
also .......between 8am-9am or just before duck. or an hour before dark ........fighting the heat & hot glass makes it harder.
Newspaper works very well but I didn't know about the alcohol 70%
We have an older car and it seems lime no matter how I clean the windshield it never comes clean all the way. It's greasy somehow.
That man is the truth