The content of the article:
- What does summer windshield washer fluid consist of?
- Expensive summer washer fluids
All drivers are well aware that in winter they cannot wash car windows without antifreeze washer fluid. In the summer, many believe that there is water, and everything else is from the evil one. Is it so?
Summer liquid for washing glass in a car differs in properties from its winter counterpart. The cleaning agent should wash away dirt, midges, resins, and small debris.
Specialist stores offer a wide range of different expansion tank fluids, with very different cost and performance. The most expensive liquid is estimated at 15,000 rubles, and the cheapest - at 25.
How do the washers differ? The difference lies in the degree of concentration. Some liquids are sold as concentrate (or masterbatch), while others are ready-to-use.
When using a concentrate, it is necessary to accurately observe the dilution proportions when using a distillate. "Hard" tap water contains many salts, which do not allow the surfactants (surfactants) that make up the washer to effectively remove pollution.
Summer washer can, in addition to affecting the human body, be aggressive for a number of parts of the car. Poor-quality liquids corrode the internal cleaning system, damaging the pipes and blades, eroding the walls of the tank, leaving marks on the paintwork of the machine, because during use, part of the liquid is sprayed around.
What does summer windshield washer fluid consist of?
On all washers, excluding self-made ones, indicate on the label a list of the substances that make up the composition. The components directly affect the cleaning efficiency.
- Methyl alcohol. Methanol has a low cost, showing excellent detergency. The main disadvantage of this alcohol is its extreme toxicity. It is forbidden to use methanol in a washer, as a person, willingly or unwillingly, breathes fumes. As a result of long-term use of cheap methanol washers, poison accumulates in the body, leading to serious diseases.
Most often, due to the ability of methyl alcohol to "eat away" any pollution, it is poured into cheap liquids produced "on the knee" and sold along the roadsides outside auto chemical stores.
If by chance it turned out that just such a poisonous washer is poured into the car, it is recommended to use it only during the movement, when there is active ventilation of the passenger compartment. It is strictly forbidden to clean the glass during a stop.
- Isopropyl alcohol. Isopropanol has an acetone-like odor. It is harmful to humans, but does not accumulate in the body. Therefore, it is this alcohol that forms the basis of most of the summer cheap washers that are officially allowed.
It is not recommended to inhale vapors or a finely dispersed suspension of isopropyl alcohol! - Ethanol. The smell of ethanol, or in other words "pure alcohol", is familiar to all adults who have consumed alcohol at least once in their life. This base has a number of working qualities, such as frost resistance, the ability to clean surfaces, and the ability to absorb most chemical compounds.
To create a technical liquid, low fractions alcohol is taken, which has a significant proportion of fusel components. The need to pay the excise tax makes this highly effective alcohol, harmless to humans, quite expensive, affecting the cost of washers.
It should be remembered that all alcohol-containing washing agents quickly spoil the wipers of the wipers.
- Surfactants (surfactants). Their list includes many chemical compounds that can cope with the dissolution of fat and organics. The more active the surfactant, the greater the effect of the liquid. This is extremely important for the summer, because a significant part of organic material (from pollen and leaves to insects and bird droppings) is poorly washed off.
- Flavors. They are designed to mask all unpleasant odors "exuded" by alcohols and surfactants. In summer, fruit aromas are often in demand, the choice, even within the same manufacturer, always has many aromatic compositions.
Counterfeits are rare among summer washers, but God protects those who are careful. When buying a washer, you should pay attention to the accuracy of the packaging, the quality and evenness of the label, the integrity of the membrane at the neck, and the transparency of the liquid. It is recommended to purchase auto chemicals in licensed large stores that are not associated with counterfeit goods.
The choice should take into account the cost of the cleaning agent, its volume, concentration, time of consumption and the degree of effectiveness. There are a lot of tools for windshield wipers, and the choice depends on the personal preferences of the car owners.
So what are the most expensive liquids?
Expensive summer washer fluids
1. SUMMER SCREENWASH CONC (Honda)
The cost of 250 ml is 15,000 rubles.
It is not possible to establish the composition of Japanese-made windshield washer fluid - it is not available in most warehouses, and delivery to Russia is carried out one and a half months after the application is filed. It is used not only for cars, but also for motor vehicles.
2. Mazda SSWA-CC-2050-9A
The cost of 50 ml is 5570 rubles.
When using Mazda's proprietary glass cleaner for the summer period, fast cleaning of the glasses from traces of insects and dust deposits is guaranteed. It seems that the composition is so cool that it does not even need descriptions, dilution rates and technical characteristics.
3. Mercedes A 001 986 80 71 17
The cost of 40 ml of concentrate is 1,050 rubles.
Highly effective concentrated windscreen washer fluid able to cope with stubborn dirt such as insects on the windshield, traces of exhaust gases, wax-containing components of washing compounds.
Cleaning with Mercedes fluid can significantly improve visibility on the road while driving.
4. General Motors 1051515
The cost of 1000 ml is 880 rubles.
Summer washer fluid OPTIKLEEN was created taking into account the needs of drivers for clean glass, without stains, streaks and debris. Good cleaning properties help to keep the windshield and rear windows clean and tidy, which is especially important for lovers of night driving on country roads.
5. Glass Cleaner Crystal (LAVR)
The cost of 1000 ml is 800 rubles.
The concentrate allows you to effectively, quickly clean all glass of the car (including headlights) and any plastic surfaces. Improves visibility without leaving streaks or rainbow films. Removes stubborn dirt, biological marks, road reagents and grease, oil and nicotine stains. Safe for varnish, chrome, rubber, plastic. Does not contain methanol.
The product is sometimes used for household needs, perfectly cleaning crystal and ceramics.
The dilution ratio is 1: 5.
6. Liqui Moly Scheiben-Reiniger Super Konzentrat
The cost of 250 ml of concentrate is 700 rubles.
Super concentrated glass cleaner (Germany) is a very popular product. It wins in the fight against stubborn dirt, improves the driver's view, removing insect prints, oil, greasy, silicone marks, thereby increasing safety on the roads.
The purifier is free of phosphates and alcohols, biodegradable, therefore harmless. It is considered neutral for rubber and varnish. Available in three fruity aromas in three different colors.
Tests carried out in Russia and the EU countries confirm the good cleaning properties of the concentrate, which can remove even traces of insects in just seconds. The disadvantage is the high cost of the washer, although it looks very inexpensive against the background of the top leaders.
A dilution ratio of 1: 100 allows you to prepare 25 liters of high quality wash.
7. Sonax Xtreme
The cost of 250 ml of concentrate is 380 rubles. The cost of the liquid (4 liters) is 300 rubles.
The manufacturer guarantees that the washer, regardless of the form of release, copes with various dirt, insect prints, dirt and grease, without destroying the paintwork.
Sonax offers three types of glass cleaners for the warm season. The liquid does not require dilution, it is poured directly into the tank. It can be used not only for washing glass, but also for headlights (including xenon).
The concentrate is diluted 1: 100 to create 25 liters of liquid.
8. Sommer-Scheibenreiniger
Concentrate cost (1 liter) - 340 rubles.
The manufacturer indicates that the concentrate contains surfactants of anionic tencides, dyes, flavors and traces of ethanol. It is a safe, highly effective anti-glare agent, suitable for all machines, safe for rubber gaskets, plastic and metal elements, paint and varnish surfaces.
In addition to the front and rear windows, it copes well with headlight pollution. Contains modern dispersants (cleaning ingredients) that bind abrasive, traumatic particles, removing them from under the brushes and extending their life, providing better glide.
Diluted 1:10. Heavy contamination of glass is eliminated by a stronger concentration.
9. Eltrans
The cost of 270 ml of concentrate is 318 rubles.
The concentrate effectively and quickly cleans dirt and insects, fights traces of bird activity. Due to its good cleaning abilities, it improves the quality of visibility and road safety without distracting the driver from the road.
Using a wiper will extend the life of the wipers. Neutral in terms of impact on paint and varnish, rubber and plastic elements.
The dilution ratio is 1: 100.
10. Anti-Insect Screen-Wash (Wynn's)
The cost of 1 liter of concentrate is 274 rubles.
It cleans well the headlights and windows of the car from grease, traces of insects, dirt, without leaving such annoying glare for drivers. When used sparingly treats paint and varnish, rubber elements.
Dilution proportions 1:20.
11. Scheiben-Reiniger Konzentrat (Mannol)
The cost of 250 ml of concentrate is 248 rubles.
Effective glass cleaning chemistry with a light pleasant odor. Removes tough dirt from oils, silicone deposits and insect marks.
The cleaning effect is achieved after a few seconds, ensuring the transparency of the glass, which increases driving safety.
Neutral for rubber gaskets, paintwork, plastics and plexiglass. The concentrate does not contain phosphates, which makes the glass cleaner biologically harmless.
The dilution ratio is 1: 100.
12. Molecules MLS 021
The cost of 250 ml of masterbatch is 224 rubles.
This concentrated windscreen washer removes dirt, the effects of insect exposure, oil films, silicone drips, leaving no glare or streaks on the glass. This improves visibility and improves safety.
Among other things, it prevents limescale deposits from forming in the washer nozzles.
The concentrate contains no phosphates, and its unique formula allows it to be used with water of any degree of hardness. It is allowed to use the concentrate in combination with water in the summer and as an additive to a winter windscreen cleaner in order to improve the washing ability. Neutral to paintwork, rubber and plastics.
The dilution ratio is 1: 100.
13. Moshkomoy (Sintec)
The cost of a finished 5-liter canister of liquid is 212 rubles.
The uniqueness of the product lies in its highly effective effect on various kinds of dirt, salt deposits, a film of oil products, traces of insects. It copes with biological pollution, glare, stains, allowing the driver not to be distracted from the road. Doesn't harm paints and varnishes, rubber, plastics, humans and the environment.
Conclusion
Summer washers are designed to clean from all car windows artifacts left over from flies, butterflies and other insects, fatty and silicone films, rain stains, fine sandy deposits, dirt, pollen, and bird waste products.
Compared to tap water, glass treated with glass cleaner increases visibility by 6%. Concentrated washer should be diluted with distillate or "soft" water that does not contain metal salts. Clean glass of a car is one of the constituent parts of traffic safety!
