Swipe (Don't Swap) Your Wipers

If your car's windshield wipers aren't doing their job, don't run out and replace them. First, try washing them. Grab your kitchen dishwashing soap (like Dawn) and suds up a rag with the soap and some water. Swing up your windshield wipers away from your car and wash off the rubber strip that meets the glass. You'll be surprised at how much oil and grime washes comes off. That's it... your windshield wipers will be like new, assuming they are otherwise in good shape. Thanks to Bob, my father-in-law and a Chrysler retiree, for this one!