Winter weather always creates a multitude of driving hazards, but here's a tip that can make driving safer.
Driving in the snow lately has been more dangerous because of the slurry some states use on the roads instead of salt.
The slurry is very difficult to get off windshields and leaves a heavy, streaked film that impairs vision. Regular washer fluids and glass cleaners are of very little help removing it.
I have a relative I refer to as my "go-to guru" for this type of problem and the method he uses to eliminate the slurry really worked beautifully for me.
First, clean your windshield extremely well, eliminating every bit of slurry and other accumulations. This is very important.
If there's any washer fluid in your car's reservoir, remove it by either siphoning it out or spraying it on your windshield until the tank is empty.
Then, fill the reservoir with Rain-X 2-in-1 All Season Windshield Washer Fluid. Don't dilute it, your reservoivr should take 1 to 1.5 gallons.
My guru suggested hitting the wash button at least once every time I drive in order to keep a coat of Rain-X on the windshield, no matter what the weather. Using it occasionally when driving in rain or snow also helps.
As the label says, Rain-X "removes light snow and ice and helps repel road spray; powers off bugs and road grime" and it will not freeze up to minus-20 degrees.
The next thing to do is check your windshield wipers. If they aren't wiping completely, replace them.
I went to an auto parts store and asked for Rain-X wipers, since the washer fluid worked so well, but the salesman told me that Rain-X had changed the style and many customers were having problems with the blades flying off because they no longer clip on the way they used to do.
Try these tips to keep your windshield completely clear, especially since we still have a couple months of winter weather left.