What uses do glass squeegees possess? While there’s no doubting why glass is used for windscreens, its transparent nature will mean that the smallest imperfections will show up. Especially during the months when the best winter products should be on your shortlist.
A good glass cleaner and microfibre towel is a start, but to really eliminate water without leaving streaks, a squeegee can’t be beaten. And let’s not forget that simply running a squeegee blade across all your car’s windows will save so much more time than the whole process of applying glass cleaner and drying them. A useful tip on a busy winter morning.
A squeegee is a simple silicone blade that’s perfect for effectively pushing water off glass leaving behind a streak-free finish. A dash of rain repellent will prevent those nasty streaks from building up on your windscreen, but the physicality of a squeegee is all-the-more satisfying.
The best glass squeegees at a glance:
Editor’s pick: Autoglym Hi-Tech Flexi Water Blade – Buy from Amazon.
Best budget glass squeegee: Silverline Silicon Drying Blade – Buy from Amazon.
Best versatile glass squeegee: Mr.Siga Multi-Purpose Squeegee – Buy from Amazon.
During the winter months after you’ve gone into battle with an ice scraper, water is usually left behind. A good squeegee will help make your windscreen go from a de-iced one to a crystal clear one. These are the best examples.
The best glass squeegees
Editor's pick
Rrp: £29.99
Rrp: £29.99
Autoglym even claims that this is suitable to be used on a ‘thoroughly cleaned’ car, although we’d still recommend getting busy with a proper drying towel instead to avoid any risk of scratching.
Pros
- Great build quality
- Trusted brand
Cons
- Doesn't include any extras
Best for small cars
Designed for use in the home and car, this squeegee makes use of OXO’s legendary ‘Good Grips’ handle design meaning it remains comfortable and ergonomic to hold while in use. It’s also affordable and built with quality in mind.
Pros
- Small size makes it easy to store
- Great at small windows
Cons
- The job will take longer on larger car windows
Best curved squeegee
There are three sizes available and Vikan is renowned for quality and affordability, making this squeegee a smart purchase.
Pros
- Effective design
- Quality construction
Cons
- The handle makes storage a tad tricky
Best versatile glass squeegee
Rrp: £15.99
Rrp: £15.99
You get a range of three different colours and if you don't want to use the suction wall hook, there's a hole on the handle to hang it as well.
Pros
- Durable build quality
- Easy to store
Cons
- The colour options are quite boring
Best budget squeegee
Rrp: £8.45
Rrp: £8.45
You can opt for a one, two, or three-pack depending on your choice, and all boast great value. But don't expect the build quality to be top-notch.
Pros
- Great value
- Can be had in packs
Cons
- Build quality isn't the best
What to consider with glass squeegees
You really shouldn’t them on your bodywork, unless you like scratched paintwork. Glass squeegees look flexible enough to curve to the contours of a car while effectively scraping away water. But, in reality, that blade will collect any tiny bits of grit and drag the across your paintwork, leaving no water and a scratch. But alongside a snow shovel perhaps, they are still really useful things to keep in your car over winter.
If you can 100% guarantee that there are no contaminants left on your car after washing it, then it’s alright but achieving this is nearly impossible. Run your hand over a freshly cleaned car and it’ll feel about as smooth as cheap toilet paper. This contamination is the reason clay bars are so essential prior to polishing. For this reason, we say stick to a dedicated drying towel. When it comes to the inside of your car, we highly recommend keeping a dehumidifier on your dashboard. It keeps the air nice and fresh.
You may also believe that simply using your windscreen wipers will suffice in ridding the morning water. While this is true, glass squeegees will leave a clearer finish, enabling a streak-free finish all the way across your windscreen and every other window, and giving you a lot more vision. That’s particularly vital when the light is low and temperatures drop. But hopefully not so low, that you’ll have to resort to a set of snow chains.
Ryan Gilmore is the Deputy Autos and Tools Editor for Parkers, specialising in car cleaning and hand tools. A veteran car cleaner; if it details, waxes or washes he’ll be on hand to make sure it’s worth your money.
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