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[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Car-care product guidelines will tell you how to get road tar, bird droppings, brake pad dust and other automotive-related crunk off your vehicle. But for the things we spill, the food our kids smear, and annoying pet by-products, some the best sources for removal are adaptations on simple household tips. [/align][align=center]
[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Sticky Situation [/align][align=center][/align][align=center]One of the more ridiculous messes is chewing gum on windshields. Yes, there have been such documented cases. The gum molecules seem to bond permanently with the glass, especially on a hot day. And, face it, if a kid is going to see how far his gum will go, it's going to be on a hot day.
[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]A simple remedy is to rub ice cubes across the gum smudge that remains after you manage to remove what you can by hand. The gum hardens and can be chipped off the window with a razor blade, much like cleaning up windows after a paint job. For more conventional window problems, such as filming on the interior glass surfaces, try water mixed with white vinegar.
Glass Act [/align][align=center][/align][align=center]This interior film builds up over time, often the result of smoking in the vehicle or fumes from new-car upholstery (affectionately called "new car smell"). You're usually not aware of it until you try to wipe away interior fogging on a chilly night. The household manuals suggest soaking glasses in warmed vinegar, but that, obviously, isn't an option here. Misting the solution onto the window and letting it stand is the closest thing.
[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]The next step is scrubbing the window surface with a nylon-net or plastic scrubber often used to clean dishes. Window cleaners are usually adequate for auto windows (as long as they don't have tinting on them), then use an automotive glass cleaner instead.
Knock on Wood [/align][align=center][/align][align=center]If your vehicle is in the luxury or classic category and has an actual wood dash or trim, note that just like real wood furniture, they are susceptible to water stains. In a vehicle, the stains may come from condensation off the windshield, or a variation of the way furniture is water-spotted—from missed attempts at hitting the cup holder. To gently buff them off, mix baking soda and white (non-gel) toothpaste, in equal parts. Take a soft cloth, dampen it with water and dip into this pasty concoction. Buff the marks in a gentle, circular motion, just as you would a coffee or dining table. Wipe clean and buff with a clean cloth and your wood trim will look as good as new.
Fuel Spills [/align][align=center][/align][align=center][b]We're a nation of coffee drinkers. Gallons are consumed during early-morning and late-night drives. Spilling that coffee is inevitable, but there's a solution to the problem short of reupholstering your vehicle with coffee-colored material. Obviously, vinyl upholstery cleans up with water and mild soap, since the surface doesn't absorb the liquid. For cloth seats, start out with an application of cold water. Work a drop or so, depending on the size of the stain, of white dishwashing liquid into the wet stain. Rinse the area again with plain water to remove any detergent residue. If this technique

 

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i don't suppose there is something to use on the inside of windshields to prevent (or reduce) fogging on summer nights? i was driving the interstate the other night and had to choose between keeping cool or keeping the windshield clear (too loud to keep the windows open at 75+). if only the A/C controls had a defrost/face setting (like the feet/face combo)...