Can I safely use amonia to clean my car windows?
Answer Ernie, You are now in my Window Cleaning 101 class! First of all, the most direct answer is, yes you can use ammonia to clean your windows. The next step is simple, assuming you don’t have any tree sap, or baked on “goodies” (bird dung, insect remnants, etc. that may cling to your window) all you need is a good window cleaning solution, a squeegee designed to clean automobile glass or a professional squeegee, and a lint free cloth. If you do have some hard-to-remove object stuck to your windows, you can use triple fine steel wool or a 1″ safety razor to remove the offensive residue. About steel wool: Steel wool is graded by its abrasive properties. You will be able to tell what kind you have, from grade 1-4, by the zeros on the packaging. Do not use “0” or “00” grade steel wool as they are too coarse. On the other hand, “000” or triple fine and “0000” steel wool will work just fine. Also never use rusty steel wool. The reasoning behind all of this is based on the Mohs scale. Moh
