I did not know until today that windshield wiper fluid contains anitfreeze (which is poisonous). I read that unless you need the antifreeze (for freezing cold weather) which we don't have in CA for the most part, you can make your own wiper fluid by mixing 3 parts white vinegar and 1 part water as a non toxic alternative.
I plan to make this simple change next time I need to refill our cars' wiper fluid....
Thanks for this post! I have been needing to replace my fluid for months now, and haven't wanted to because of the chemicals. Water alone never seemed enough, too.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing to note: most oil change service includes fluid top-offs. Maybe this, along with the air filter, need to be passed on to take care of ourselves with these greener methods.