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Wiper Blades: The Unsung Hero of Vehicle Safety

The only times I notice my windshield wipers is when it’s raining or when I’m at the car wash. When they’re not working properly, though, I notice them even more. It’s not only irritating when your blades leave streaks on your windshield, it can also be dangerous. Following are some ways to make your wiper blades last longer so you can get the most life out of them.

Clean them. This seems simple enough, eh? Every time you wash your car, make sure to lift the wiper blades off the windshield and clean them with rubbing alcohol and water. This will get the dirt and grease off of them.

Park in the shade. Direct and prolonged exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun will make your blades brittle and dry if they are made of rubber. Try to park your car in the shade or in a garage whenever possible to avoid this.

Apply water repellent. Products like Rain-X and others repel water from your windshield when it’s sprinkling outside. Apply a thin coat and then wipe off the haze after it dries. You’ll notice that you will need your wipers less, thus prolonging their lifetime.

Get silicone. If you have the option, choose silicone wiper blades instead of rubber. Silicone blades are more resistant to “the elements” and, as a result, they last about five times as long as rubber blades.