How to Clean Windshield Wipers?

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McHeidi
07/29/25 1:44pm
Method for cleaning windshield wipers: 1. Prepare a bucket of clean water and a sponge or cloth; 2. Remove the wipers from the vehicle, soak the wiper blades and sponge in clean water, then gently wipe the wiper blades for about 5 minutes. Windshield wipers are blade structures installed in front of the windshield, composed of an electric motor, reducer, four-bar linkage, wiper arm spindle, wiper blade assembly, etc. Their main function is to clear rain, snow, and dust that obstruct the view on the windshield. The power source of the wipers comes from the electric motor, which is the core of the entire wiper system. The quality requirements for the wiper motor are very high, typically using a DC permanent magnet motor. The wiper motor installed on the front windshield is usually integrated with the worm gear mechanical part.
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