You might want to avoid using your windshield if there is still some residue. This can cause ineffective wiping or some streaks across your windshield.
To combat this, simply use a ball of cotton dipped in rubbing alcohol to remove all that residue. This should ensure a smooth, fluid movement.
Use Lanolin-Based Hair Conditioner For A Glossy Finish
Though they instantly make your car look glossy, wax and buffing finishes can be pretty pricey and time-consuming.
An easy way to achieve the same effect is to apply a lanolin-based hair conditioner to your freshly washed car. As the lanolin rests, it works to absorb all the moisture from the air, too.
Wash Car With Baby Shampoo To Remove Stains
Coming home from a road trip, you might notice all those caked-on stains that came from all the mud, grease, or bird filth you drove on.
You can quickly remove these stains by pouring on some baby shampoo onto a wet rag and rubbing around the stain in a circular motion. This should get your car looking as good as new.
Make A Homemade Wiper Blade Cleaning Solution
When cleaning your windshield, you might prefer a highly effective homemade windshield wiper blade cleaning solution.
Instead of spending on a new solution, all you need to do is mix ammonia and cold water with a ratio of .21:1. No need for that extra trip to the car shop.
Spray WD-40 On Stubborn Stickers and Decals
Another trick to remove those stuck-on decals and stickers with ease is spritzing on some WD-40. Just let it sit on them for about ten minutes, then you can quickly scrape them off with a cloth.
If the cloth doesn’t remove the residue right away, it may need to be sprayed a second time.