How to clean the hood and windshield of an automobile from insects?

Even after washing on a car, traces of flies, midges and mosquitoes may remain. There are several ways you can clean your car of insects. We will figure out how to get rid of pollution and prevent them in the future.

Industrial facilities

Typically, special chemicals are used to clean the car. The following manufacturers of cleaning products are popular in our country:

• Turtle Wax;
• Prestone
• Hi-Gear;
• MANNOL;
• Kerry

They can be applied in different ways: it can be a gel, aerosol, spray, etc. The solution itself contains aggressive substances that, with prolonged exposure, can not only clean the surface from insects, but also damage the car. After applying them, you must then thoroughly wash the car.

If you do not want to clean the machine yourself, you can contact a specialized car wash. When removing traces of insects, the most “advanced” companies use special equipment for steaming contaminants. The advantage of this method is that there is no risk of damaging the surface, previously applied polish and wax remain. The procedure itself takes a few minutes and leaves no streaks.

Tools at hand

You can clean the machine from dirt yourself using improvised means.

• Dishwashing liquid. It must be diluted in a bucket of water, and use a soft sponge to clean the surface. Then thoroughly wash the car.
• Means for washing windows. It is applied to problem areas, after which it is rubbed with a soft dry cloth.
• Normal shampoo. It is also dissolved in water. After a piece of cloth or a towel is moistened in the solution and, slightly squeezed, applied to the dirty area and left overnight. In the morning, the fabric is removed, with a gentle movement, wipe the surface dry.

All of these tools are suitable for removing traces of insects not only from the windshield, but also from other surfaces (hood, bumper, etc.). After that, so that the car is not covered by stains, it is washed with ordinary water.

Tip

You can clean the surface of insect debris by applying Coca-Cola or lemonade. Motorists note that this is one of the most effective means. To do this, the machine is pre-washed with plain water and allowed to dry. Then a soft rag or sponge is moistened in the drink, squeezed well and wiped the contaminated surface with gentle movements. Having got rid of pollution, the car is again washed with a solution of water and a cleaning agent.

Cleaning principle

If you do not get rid of adhering insects on time, they dry out in the sun and from the headwind, forming stable spots. This problem is especially relevant in the warm season.

Tip

Before you start cleaning your car, you need to drive it into the shade so that the cleaners and water do not evaporate so quickly.

On the body and glass, the dirt can dry out very much. If the sponge or rag used to clean the surface seems too stiff, it is best not to make sudden movements. Instead, apply more detergent to the contaminated area, gently and gently removing traces of insects.

We clean the hood

You can clean the hood from traces of insects by applying a polish or car shampoo to it. Soap solutions and special products are applied with gentle movements so as not to damage the paintwork.

Small insects are more difficult to remove. If dirt is stuck in a hard to reach place, do not use sharp objects that could damage the hood. Use brushes and wipes.Effectively copes with dirt in such places spray, specially designed for such cleaning.

Important!

The headlights must be cleaned very carefully. They are mainly made of polycarbonate, which is easy to scratch with rough movements.

My windshield

When removing insects from the windshield, remember that the selected method should not cause damage. So, you need to clean it carefully and slowly. Do not use stiff towels and sponges that leave scratches. It is better to take microfiber rags.

You can get rid of traces of insects by wiping the glass with a soap and water with the addition of a small amount of baking soda.

How to protect a car from pollution?

In the warm season, the car will inevitably get dirty from insects. To avoid this, you can cover the windshield with polish or wax. Both remedies are used to prevent large spots, but small ones will still appear.

Wax is valid for 2-3 months. It is applied to a clean surface with a dry cloth. It must be rubbed evenly with gentle movements.

The principle of operation for all such products is the same, the differences are only in the compositions and methods of application:

• liquid wax is applied to the hood and other parts of the car body - you can’t cover them with glass.
• hard wax protects car windows and should not get on the body.

So, you can remove insects from the windshield and hood both independently and by contacting a car wash. If you do not do it on time, the pollution will dry out, and getting rid of it will then be problematic.