How to remove fabric softener from car and window

by Kathy Drinkard Waite

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I've seen several site suggesting using fabric softener sheets to get bugs off my car and the windshield. It gets them off, but leaves a milky residue. How do I get THAT off now??

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Allison Newby on Jan 20, 2018

My guess would be some liquid soap like dawn or Ajax soap and water and elbow grease. I'm sorry. Best of luck

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- Kathy Drinkard Waite on Jan 20, 2018
  
  Thanks for the suggestions! I've tried glass cleaners, and dish soap, even going through the car wash with no luck. Guess I need to try a little harder!
  
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Dfm on Jan 20, 2018

was it ever specified to use a fresh dryer sheet or a new one to do the windows? I’ve always assumed it was a used dryer sheet...

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- Kathy Drinkard Waite on Jan 20, 2018
  
  The one I read about cars said to use a new sheet. I've seen others that said to use used sheets for things like blinds. I won't be using new ones on my car anymore!
  
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Andrea Schell Lee on Jan 20, 2018

I suggest using the dryer sheets before washing the vehicle, then
just wash the car/Windows as usual! It should come right off!
Hope this helps!😀

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- Kathy Drinkard Waite on Jan 20, 2018
  
  Yeah, I won't be using new dryer sheets for anything but the dryer anymore. I hope to use some of the suggestions here when it gets a little warmer. Thanks!
  
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Andrea Schell Lee on Jan 20, 2018

*if you use dish washing liquid it will strip the wax from the car! Regular car washing soap will do it!!

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- Kathy Drinkard Waite on Jan 20, 2018
  
  Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to get some and try it.
  
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Berta Harnish on Jan 20, 2018

A solution of vinegar and water should take care of this.

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Janet Pizaro on Jan 20, 2018

You should be using a used dryer sheet not a fresh one.Wash the windows with white vinegar and water 50/50 and add a dab of dis soap

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Kathy Drinkard Waite on Jan 20, 2018

I hadn't thought of vinegar. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Allison Newby on Feb 12, 2018

Ajax soap cuts through slick grease......I use it to clean my tub and it take no time at all . Just saying. It's a good tip I pro ise. And very very economical!

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