How to Maintain Car Wipers?

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HarleyMarie
07/29/25 12:03pm
Methods for maintaining car wipers are as follows: 1. When using wipers to remove dust from the windshield on sunny days, always spray glass cleaner and avoid dry wiping. 2. If there are other stubborn or hard contaminants on the glass, clean them manually. 3. When lifting the wiper blades during car washing or routine cleaning, hold the "back" of the wiper blades and gently return them to their original position. Do not let them snap back abruptly. 4. In winter, use an ice scraper to remove ice from the windshield before using the wipers to avoid putting extra strain on them. Here is some information about wipers: 1. Wipers, also known as windshield wipers, are devices used to wipe away rain and dust from a vehicle's windshield to improve driver visibility and enhance driving safety. 2. Due to legal requirements, almost all cars worldwide are equipped with wipers. Rear windows of hatchbacks and SUVs also often have wipers. 3. Besides cars, other vehicles such as trains and trams are also equipped with wipers. Some engineering machinery, like cranes, may also have wipers installed.
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