Definitive guide to protect car windows from dust, sand and insects

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Car windows need more attention than ever during the summer holidays. The high temperatures of heat waves and other factors, such as dust in suspension or sand from beaches, cause the windows to suffer a lot and make it more difficult to keep them clean.

And it is that through the windshield comes the 90% of the information received by the driver and a very important percentage of that received by ADAS driving assistance systems, whose cameras and sensors are installed on the front window of a vehicle. Keeping it clean and in good condition, that is, without impacts or cracks, is key so that the driver’s eyes and the security system cameras can clearly ‘see’ what is happening in front of the vehicle.

Thus, and in the first place, it will be essential to know how to clean traces of dirt glass resistant. At home we can moisten a towel with water and some soap or household cleaning product, and leave it on overnight. For very pronounced stains, you can use a little baking soda on a microfiber cloth.

In addition, Carglass offers us a series of basic tips to drive more safely and that the windows of our car do not give us problems on vacation:

Check and repair before leaving: In summer and winter it is when more windshields break due to extreme temperatures and thermal differences, which generate great tensions in the crystals. A small impact quickly becomes an irreparable break that can ruin a trip. If the windshield has suffered an impact, go to the workshop as soon as possible.

Wiper blades are also important in summer: In summer it rains little, but when it does, very dangerous situations occur. The asphalt, which has accumulated dust in its cracks, becomes very slippery as a layer of clay forms; and something similar happens on the windshield. A sweep with the windshield full of dust and insects, and worn wiper blades, are synonymous with being blind at the wheel.

Windshield washer fluid, always full: In summer you have to be very attentive to its level, because we use it more than ever because of dust and insects. This makes it wear out quickly and we can run out of it, just when we need it most.

Car windows suffer more in summer

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Although less, there are still many insects: Although it happens with less intensity, at this time of year many insects end up stamped against the windshield. The windshield wipers must be used regularly so as not to compromise visibility and to prevent the remains of insects from drying out and damaging the wiper blades. It may also be necessary to stop at a service station to clean it thoroughly.

Dust and sand on the beach: The dryness, high temperatures and winds from Africa cause more dust and sand to rise in summer. In addition, the cracks in the asphalt expand due to the heat and dust accumulates in them, which is raised by cars as they pass. This dust adheres to the crystals and reduces our vision. Cars parked near the beach often end up covered in a fine layer of dust and sand. It is not necessary to activate the windscreen wipers, nor the electric windows, at that time, as they could be damaged and scratch the crystals. The ideal is to carry a bottle full of water in the car, to remove most of the sand from the windows and to be able to drive safely before undertaking a more thorough cleaning.

Do not spray the windshield wiper in direct sunlight: You have to choose well when to use the windshield wipers to clean the glass, because the mud and the reflections of the wind can only leave us blind for a few seconds (and at 120 km/h, we travel more than 30 meters per second), an effect that intensifies with some bad brushes.

treacherous rains: Many think that a summer storm is good for cleaning the windshield, but sometimes it only makes it dirtier, because the windows had accumulated a lot of dirt and because the clouds themselves are also usually full of dust at that time.

Pros and cons of parking under a tree: Many drivers look for the shade of a tree to park in summer: the car heats up and suffers less. But, on the other hand, parking in those places can also cause our car to end up with bird droppings, ripe fruits and sticky resins, which are very difficult to clean, both on the windshield and on the bodywork.

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