How to Remove Oil Stains from Car Glass?
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Methods to remove oil stains from car glass: 1. Use glass cleaner; 2. Apply some toothpaste on a cloth to treat the oil stains on the glass. Toothpaste has strong cleaning properties and will not cause unnecessary damage to the glass; 3. Apply vinegar on a cloth. Due to the acetic acid in vinegar, it is very effective in cleaning oil stains from glass and is a good method for removing them; 4. Use alcohol to clean the glass properly. Alcohol has a natural cleaning power for oil stains, making it easy to handle them with alcohol.
As a seasoned driver who often drives older cars, dealing with oily stains on car windows is all too common, especially when splashed with roadside engine oil on the highway. I usually park the car first and don't rush off—safety comes first. Then, I dilute some household dish soap in water to use as a cleaning solution, spraying it directly on the oily stains to soften them. After waiting a minute or two for it to break down, I wipe the area repeatedly with a clean, soft cloth. If the stains are stubborn, I add a bit of white vinegar to enhance the cleaning effect, then rinse with clean water afterward. Never use newspaper to wipe, as it can leave streaks. Oh, and don’t forget that the windshield wipers can also get oily, so clean them too to ensure clear visibility while driving. If oily stains aren’t removed, visibility can become extremely blurry during rain or at night, which is very dangerous. I once had a close call at night because I couldn’t see the road clearly, so now I always check the windows after parking—prevention is key. It only takes a few minutes to do this cleaning while washing the car, simple and practical.
