Is the outside of your windshield clean but the inside is dirty? If so then this is the right article for you because today I will show you how to clean the inside of your windshield using 3 simple yet effective methods.
Why I Realized My Inside Windshield Needed Cleaning Too
I’ve always kept the outside of my windshield spotless — it just felt like the part that mattered for driving. But one afternoon, as the sun was setting and its rays hit the glass at just the right angle, I noticed a hazy film that wasn’t dirt on the outside at all… it was on the inside.
That film made every oncoming headlight glare and every traffic signal fuzzier than it should have been. It wasn’t dramatic, just subtle, but enough to nag at me each time I drove. That’s when I realized: if the outside deserves love, the inside does too.
Can you use Windex on car windows?
The answer to this is yes but some people say that using Windex on tinted windows can cause damage. While there is no evidence of this it is still best not to use Windex on tinted windows especially third-party ones.
Windex is also known to leave streaks while cleaning, so before you use it on your windshield and windows, do quick research to see if it is safe to use on them.
Things you’ll need to clean car windshields inside
When cleaning your windsheilds you have to make sure you have the right things so you don’t cause things such as streaks and damages while cleaning. So here are the things you’ll need to clean inside of your car windshield:
- Microfiber cloth
- Rubbing alcohol
- Glass cleaner
- vinegar
How to clean car windshield from inside: Steps
I will now show you three different ways to clean your windshield.
Rubbing alcohol
- Get a bottle of rubbing alcohol and attach a spray nozzle onto it and also get a clean microfiber cloth.
- Spray the rubbing alcohol onto the windshield from the inside.
- Use the microfiber cloth to wipe the windshield.
- Keep doing this until the windshield is clear again.
Now you have your own car screen cleaner spray.
Glass cleaner
- Spray Windex on your car windshield from inside
- Use a microfiber cloth to clean it.
- If there are streaks on your car windshield then run warm water on the microfiber cloth and squeeze the excess moisture out of it.
- Use it to clean away the windshield streaks.
Vinegar
- Mix together 1 and a half cups of white vinegar and 2 cups of warm water into a spray bottle.
- Spray the solution onto the windshield.
- Use a microfiber cloth to clean it.
Conclusion — Why This Small Step Makes a Big Difference
Cleaning the inside of your windshield isn’t glamorous, but it’s one of those small car chores that has a big impact on your comfort and safety. A clear interior windshield reduces glare, improves visibility at night and on sunny days, and just makes the whole driving experience feel better. Whether you’re heading to work, running errands, or taking a long road trip, you’ll appreciate that extra bit of clarity every time you sit behind the wheel.
So next time you wash your car, don’t forget that inside surface — it deserves attention too, and you’ll notice the difference the very first time the sun hits at the wrong angle.
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