It is easy for people to treat windshield washer fluid as unimportant things-until clean up the little surprises of nature. It is crucial that your car must be equipped to clean any mess on the road, so next time you buy a gallon of brightly colored detergent, remember these professional cleaners.

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If the windshield is still dirty, try replacing the wiper blade. If you prefer to do it yourself, check out our feature on homemade alternatives to commercial windshield washer fluid.

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