![]() Since you won’t have the same amount of bug splatter in winter you can vary the amounts or even eliminate them from the mix. I’ve included both because they’re incredibly effective at dissolving bug splatter without leaving streaks. This recipe includes both vinegar and ammonia which give off a powerful smell. Some aftermarket touch-up paints aren’t compatible with ammonia, vinegar, or alcohol. Next, test a small amount on an inconspicuous portion of your car paint to ensure it’s compatible. If it does, increase the amount of alcohol. Put a small amount into your kitchen freezer to make sure it doesn’t freeze or turn into slush. Test for freezing and paint compatibility Stir thoroughly and pour into your windshield washer reservoir and the rest into an empty gallon jug. To make a gallon of windshield washer fluid, mix the following:ģ quarts of distilled water 12-ounces of rubbing alcohol (99% for cold weather) 8-12-ounces of white vinegar 8-ounces of non-sudsy ammonia 1-tablespoon of Dawn dishwashing detergent 10-drops of blue food coloring (just to identify as windshield washer fluid so no one thinks it’s drinkable) Mix Those deposits accumulate from bug splatter Mix your own homemade windshield washer fluid Ammonia is most effective in dissolving grease and oil deposits on your windshield. Add vinegar to dissolve hard water stains left on the glass from rain, underground sprinklers or road splash.ĥ. It’ll do a better job at preventing freezing and will dissolve sticky deposits better.Ĥ. However, for windshield use, you want the highest concentration. It does a better job at killing bacteria than a higher percentage. For killing germs and bacteria, use 70% concentration. Isopropyl alcohol is available in different concentrations: 70%, 91%, and 99%. Methanol is much harder to buy at retail and is more toxic than rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). You add alcohol for two reasons to dissolve sticky substances on the glass and to prevent freezing in cold weather.Ĭommercial windshield washer fluids use methanol. So why buy it when you can make it yourself?ģ. ![]() Most glass cleaners already contain some type of soap, alcohol and vinegar.
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