To maximize our safety on the road, we must pay close attention to the condition of our vehicle. From periodic mechanical reviews, to checking the state of the fluid and brake pads, through tire pressure. But these are not the only aspects to take into account.
The cleanliness of the car also influences safety, going far beyond a mere question of hygiene or aesthetics. For example, if your car is full of junk and rubbish, it could be thrown out during an emergency stop and hit an occupant of the vehicle. A dirty mat also carries the risk of your feet sticking worse to the pedals. Not to mention poor visibility if the windows are full of splashes, bird droppings and insect impacts.
To all this list we must also add the cleaning of the headlights. It is true that we clean them superficially when we generally wash the entire car, but stop for a moment to look at them closely. Surely you will observe that they have become opaque, while they have acquired a yellowish tone. This happens due to use, wear and the accumulation of dirt on its surface. As a result, they no longer shine with the same clarity and intensity, thus impairing your visibility at night when driving.
Fortunately, there is an infallible combination of two basic products that we all have in the kitchen to restore sharpness, clarity and brightness to the headlights of the car. It is a star combination with a multitude of uses to clean all kinds of surfaces and dirt: white vinegar and baking soda.
With these two elements you can make the oven, the iron, a reusable water bottle, resistant grease stains on clothes, mold in the bathroom or windows shine... And also the car headlights. Its mixture easily removes embedded dirt, while having a whitening effect.
First of all, mix soap – the one you usually use to clean the car or dishwashing soap is suitable – with water and, with the help of a soft sponge or scouring pad, clean the headlights. Then rinse and dry them to move on to the next step.
Next, mix in a container a cup of white vinegar, a splash of previously used soap and a couple of tablespoons of baking soda. You should have the consistency of a creamy paste, so keep adjusting the amounts until you get it. Apply it to the headlights with the help of a cloth or sponge and let the mixture act for a couple of hours.
If the dirt is very abundant, you can rub carefully with a sponge or scouring pad, but never with the part with the bristles, as you could scratch the headlights. After this time, remove the mixture with a damp cloth or by pouring plenty of water, dry them and you will have them pristine.
