This is How To Clean Tesla Windshield Wipers!

Last updated on April 18th, 2023 at 11:17 pm

Have you been searching the internet for an article to help you clean your Tesla windshield wipers? 

Or you’ve been trying to clean your wipers, but you’re not getting the desired result. Well, you’ve come to the right place for answers. 

I understand how it feels when you don’t get the desired result so this article will address that. 

You can clean your Tesla windshield wipers with either soapy water or alcohol. You can even use vinegar as a solvent to clean your windshield wiper. Furthermore, you can use a rag or a sponge to hold the soapy water or alcohol. It would help if you wiped the wiper several times to eliminate debris or dust.

In this article, you will find out all there is to know about how to maintain your Tesla windshield wiper. 

In addition, you will learn a step-by-step process to help you maintain your Tesla windshield. 

How Do You Clean the Wiper Blades on a Tesla?

Drivers need to remember to keep their wipers in good health. Unfortunately, most drivers often overlook this task because it seems to have little importance. 

However, wipers are crucial in navigating heavy rain or snowfall. Although you have to admit, sometimes the wipers helped you clear off a bug splat. 

Wipers are vital in maintaining visibility while driving and should be appropriately maintained. 

In this section, I will guide you on adequately cleaning your Tesla wiper blades without damaging them. 

First, you need to raise the wiper blades from the control menu. Since Tesla doesn’t have elbows on its windshield wiper, you may damage the arm if you try to raise it. 

Always remember to avoid trying to raise the arm as you do with other cars. 

Below are a few steps to help you raise the arm of the wiper from the car’s control screen. 

I will be referencing a Tesla Model 3 for this illustration. 

• Open “Quick Controls” on the screen. 
• Tap “Service” on the left side of the screen. 
• Locate “Wiper Service Mode” at the top of the screen and enable it. 

Once you enable “Wiper Service Mode,” the wipers on your Tesla Model 3 will move up into the service position. Don’t raise it, as it won’t go any higher than that. 

Once you complete these steps, you are ready to start cleaning the wipers on your Tesla. 

Below are a few steps that will help you properly clean your wipers;

• Gently lift the arm of one wiper. Ensure you don’t lift it too high above the windshield. 
• Take time to examine the wiper blades for debris and dust, and try to watch for wear and tear on the blades. If the wiper is damaged, you should replace it immediately. 
• If your wipers aren’t damaged, you can clean them with alcohol, soapy water, or vinegar. 
• Dip your rag or sponge in alcohol, soapy water, or vinegar, and clean the wipers. Ensure you put only a little of it on the rag if you use alcohol or vinegar. 
• Clean the windshield with a rag or sponge dipped in alcohol or soapy water. 
• Repeat the process a few times to properly clean up any contaminants on the windscreen and wiper, like sap or bird droppings. 

If you clean your wipers and notice they are still ineffective, you should replace them. However, it would be best if you purchased your wipers from the company directly. 

Furthermore, ensure that you buy an identical match for the wiper if you’re replacing it. Inappropriate wiper blades can damage the windscreen or wiper system. 

Can You Use Alcohol to Clean Tesla Windshield Wipers?

Yes, you can. Alcohol is a great choice when you’re cleaning your Tesla windshield wiper. Alcohol is a powerful solvent that can break down any buildup on the wiper blades. 

It is also the best choice because it evaporates almost immediately after you clean an area of the blades. 

Hence, you don’t have to worry about the solvent leaving behind any residue or damaging your blades. Windshield wipers on Teslas are rubber and can dry out, crack and even tear. 

The rubber on the wiper will degrade over time if you don’t maintain them with the proper materials. 

Furthermore, if you’re using alcohol, ensure you use isopropyl alcohol and not methyl alcohol. 

You can either use alcohol or vinegar. You can even opt for soapy water if you’re short on those. 

Windshield wipers are some of the most poorly maintained parts of cars. So cleaning your wiper is crucial in maintaining visibility while driving your Tesla. 

Your wipers will eventually clog if you keep using them and don’t clean them properly. Wipers can get clogged with bugs, dirt, debris, and ice during winter. 

If you don’t clean all these off the wiper, it will reduce the performance of the wipers and shorten their lifespan. It may even go as far as damaging the wiper system on your Tesla. 

What Do You Need to Clean the Tesla Windshield Wiper?

All you need for a nice clean are alcohol and some dry rags or paper towels. However, you can use rags and soapy water if these are in short supply. 

That also works fine. Since alcohol is usually in smaller quantities, you can use soapy water to wash down the wiper before you clean it with a bit of alcohol. 

The alcohol will remove any soapy residue left on the wiper and evaporate immediately. The solvent will leave you with a clean and efficient wiper blade. 

Vinegar is also a viable option you can use to clean your Tesla windshield wiper. 

Are you wondering what solvent to use in cleaning your wiper?

 Below is a table that enumerates the benefits of soapy water and alcohol:

Solvent	Benefit
Soapy water	Can wash the entire blade and windshield
Alcohol	Dissolves residue

When Should You Clean Your Tesla Windshield Blades?

Once the windshield wipers on your Tesla leave streaks or aren’t cleaning properly, it’s time for you to clean them. 

Tesla experts recommend that you clean your Tesla windshield blades at least once a year. However, this is subject to change if you live in extreme climates. 

If the weather in your region is too hot or too cold, you should clean your wiper often. 

Motorists rarely use their wipers. They mostly use wipers only in wet conditions or on dusty roads. 

Hence, it doesn’t occur to most car owners that they need to clean their wipers every once in a while for optimal performance. 

If you find it difficult to spot when you need to maintain your wiper, it needs some cleaning if you’ve noticed streaks on your windscreen while using your wiper. 

Cleaning your Tesla windshield wiper is as important as changing your oil or maintaining pressure in your tires.

You can also wash your wipers with soapy water after taking them to the car wash or washing your Tesla. 

Since wiper blades are outside the car, they go through harsh weather conditions. It also comes in contact with debris and bird droppings while you drive. 

These things are unavoidable since the wiper isn’t in the car. Thus, it will require some maintenance to keep it functional. 

Plus, it is made of rubber, and not the tire kind. So you can’t compare tires’ strength to windshield wipers. 

Hence, it will require frequent maintenance to keep it in good working condition.