The cheapest way to clean car headlights

Headlights are a car’s eyes without them, you can’t see at night. So, it’s vital to keep them clean as even a thin layer of grime can reduce how effective headlights are.

A quick wipe over using a cloth and warm water works just fine. In fact, any water-based liquid will do so long as you buff away any residue the liquid itself leaves behind. There’s no sense in replacing one type of dirt with another.

For a more thorough version of the quick wipe, use car shampoo. If you don’t have any in the cupboard, any non-abrasive household cleaner will do the trick. Don’t use washing-up liquid or similar substances, though, as they contain salts and other coarse abrasives that can scratch the headlights.

Likewise, don’t use any acidic cleaners as they can eat away at any part of the car they come into contact with. The quick wipe is limited in its effectiveness, only clearing loose surface dirt. But even clearing more stubborn grime needn’t break the bank.