Why Do Windshield Wipers Break Easily?

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Frequent outdoor parking exposes the wiper blades to intense sunlight or rain, accelerating rubber deterioration. Dry wiping or activating wipers before spraying washer fluid damages both the blades and windshield. Bird droppings, tree sap, and other debris on the windshield that aren't manually removed prior to wiper usage are primary causes of wiper failure. Detailed explanations follow: 1. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures heats the windshield significantly. With wiper blades constantly pressed against the hot glass, the rubber can scorch and degrade. Owners should park in shaded areas when possible and maintain wipers in their lowest position when not in use. 2. Always apply windshield washer fluid to moisten the glass before activating wipers. Windshields accumulate abrasive dust particles that require softening - dry wiping causes glass scratching and blade deformation.