Instead of using screenwash, do we have a more, cheaper, envo friendly answer, i.e. vinegar,fairy liqiud, p.ss, any freebie gear, what do you use?
fairy (or screenwash)
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Washing up liquid is a definite no no as it just clogs the pump and nozzles up. You could use a vinegar solution (ascetic acid) but maybe the acid content could go where you didn't want it.
I just use the normal alcohol variety, but much stronger in the winter to prevent freezing. I doubt if it actually cleans that much better than water!
John
I just use the normal alcohol variety, but much stronger in the winter to prevent freezing. I doubt if it actually cleans that much better than water!
John
A 5-litre bottle of the real thing (concentrate, not ready-diluted) is pretty cheap from the DIY shed and will last a long time
unlike the substitutes it will prevent freezing, and does not stain paintwork or corrode metal, so I prefer it.
BTW if the results are smeary, it probably means your wiper blades are worn out.
unlike the substitutes it will prevent freezing, and does not stain paintwork or corrode metal, so I prefer it.
BTW if the results are smeary, it probably means your wiper blades are worn out.
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Bang on mate
salt is also used as a water softener, but I forgot to include that!John
A friend who was stationed in Germany for a while found the locals used Polish vodka from the NAAFI. It was cheaper than the screenwash antifreeze, but left the whole car reeking of booze - not so good if you got stopped by the police...
Tesco do a 1.5 litre for not much more than a pound.
It might be their own branded stuff but it's got good alcohol content and cleans smear free.
Been using it for the past year or so mixing it around 20% and increasing it to around 30% in winter.
Washing up liquid is crap in my opinion. No alcohol means it doesn't evaporate once cleaning is done. Window ends up twice as dirty with all manner of crap sticking to it.
It might be their own branded stuff but it's got good alcohol content and cleans smear free.
Been using it for the past year or so mixing it around 20% and increasing it to around 30% in winter.
Washing up liquid is crap in my opinion. No alcohol means it doesn't evaporate once cleaning is done. Window ends up twice as dirty with all manner of crap sticking to it.
Bang on mate
John
Salt isn't used to soften water, it there to clean the ion-exchange resin media inside the water softener.
It's dissolved salts, mainly of magnesium and calcium that make the water hard to begin with.
my local morrisons petrol station usually has the 5 litre jacks on offer for around £3.99 every couple of weeks
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