It will dramatically reduce sun dazzle – sun dazzle is dangerous and can easily cause accidents any time of the year. Making sure the washer reservoir is kept topped up will ensure you can keep the windscreen free from smears and streaks which cause dazzle. As you might expect from the well-known and respected brand like Autoglym, the screenwash did well in the cleaning tests – but it’s expensive to use at winter temperatures. Prestone Screen Wash comes in both a concentrate and ready to use formats. When using concentrated screen wash, always follow the instructions on the bottle to get the right ratio of screen wash to water – this can change depending on the season.

There is little aroma, no foaming and the fluid turned to ice as soon as the temperature dipped below zero. In the cleaning test it left smears from the oil and had no more effect on the glue than plain water. The results make it difficult to believe these tablets are much more than just dye, and to compound our frustration the liquid also seemed to stain our containers and give our hands a blue tinge. Verdict At the summer mix ratio the cleaning performance was adequate, clearing the oil and leaving a small residue of glue, but no smearing. Plus, summer means the arrival of a sneaky danger — sun dazzle. Dazzle occurs when the sun’s rays shine on dirt and grime on a car’s windscreen, limiting visibility for the driver. If you keep your windscreen free of dirt and smears, then you’ll get better visibility and won’t have any nasty sun related surprises. Myth 2: Don’t use screen wash –water does the same thingPerhaps the most obvious reason to avoid household cleaners is the amount of foam they produce which, when applied to a windscreen, could lead to reduced visibility. Myth 4: Ready-to-use is a rip off We understand that a lot of drivers like to save on the cost of motoring, and one such cost-cutting measure is to ditch screen wash in favour of plain old water. Sadly, water doesn’t deliver anywhere near the performance of high-quality screen wash, for two simple reasons. Winter might mean more rain, slush and road dirt on your windscreen, but summer offers up its own set of visibility problems. From dust to dead insects, your windscreen goes through a lot, whatever the season — so you should always make sure your car is filled with premium screen wash. After all, it’s the law. Powering through dirt, grime, and smears, Prestone Extreme Performance Screen Wash is the only product you’ll ever need to keep your windscreen clean and clear.

Do you have a question about Prestone Screen Wash? Maybe you’re new to driving and want to know more about how screen wash works and how often you should use it? Screen wash reservoir caps are almost always blue, which should make it easy to find under the bonnet. Depending on the size of the bottle, we’d recommend using a funnel to add the screen wash. If you don’t have one to hand, turning larger bottles on their side can help with pouring. At a summer mix rate of 4:1 the Halfords wash cleared both the glue and the oil after a few wipes, giving the best cleaning performance in the test. Autoglym Ultimate Screenwash 500ml Removing even the toughest deposits in a fraction of the time of standard screen washes, you’ll use less and save more when filling your car with Prestone Extreme Performance Screen Wash.

How often do I need to use Prestone Screen Wash?

Prestone has developed products to keep you driving all year round. This unique Screen Wash works to achieve max visibility to ensure safer driving throughout Autumn and Winter. Cars rely on two different antifreeze products — antifreeze in screen wash and coolant/antifreeze. Both serve different purposes, but some people get the two muddled up, or think they’re the same thing. To help, we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions that should fill you in on all things screen wash. Take a look below. What is Screen Wash? Prestone Screen Wash contains powerful cleaning agents that remove tough deposits and ensure a streak-free finish. Combined with the optimum quantity of antifreeze, our windscreen washer fluid guarantees maximum protection and visibility in all driving conditions. As well as testing and our experience of using multiple screen washes, we also based our recommendations on the latest research and a number of factors. Some of the factors that we took into consideration included the formula’s type, seasonal use, freezing point, effectiveness and value for money. Conclusion

It’s the best way to remove streaks, bugs and dirt from the windscreen– car windscreens are exposed to all sorts out on the road, and water alone just isn’t able to cut through that dirt. Thanks to powerful cleaning agents, screen wash makes light work of most marks, streaks and stains, so you’re guaranteed excellent visibility.

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Decades of car maintenance know-how have gone into Prestone Extreme Performance Screen Wash, so you can be assured of outstanding performance with every spray. And with year-round cleaning guaranteed, you can use the same screen wash through all four seasons – for maximum cleaning performance and convenience. Get yourself some high-quality concentrated or ready-to-use screen wash. If using concentrated, make sure you use the correct ratio of water and screen wash for the season. You may also need a funnel to help with pouring depending on the type of bottle your chosen product comes in. It will help keep your car in good condition – screen wash is specially developed for cars, so you know that it’s safe to use. If you use water or household cleaners, there’s a risk of damaging the paintwork over time, so we’d always recommend high-quality screen wash.