Mechanic Juan José's trick to make your windshield wipers last longer and stay perfect in winter

The official profile of @talleresebenezer On Tik Tok (where he has more than 300,000 followers) he has recently shared a method as curious as it is effective to care for and prepare the windshield wiper blades for the coming winter months. With the arrival of cold, ice and humidity, these elements can easily deteriorate, so proper maintenance becomes the best way to guarantee good visibility and extend their useful life.

In the video, its creator, Juan José Ebenezerexplains in detail the importance of following a few simple steps to ensure greater durability and resistance of the material. “How should you prepare your windshield wiper blades with the arrival of winter? If you followed the procedure that I recommended in the summer, that is, applying a plastic hydrator during the year, surely now the tires will be in good condition,” he comments at the beginning of the clip, highlighting the importance of prevention.

The automotive professional also emphasizes that these types of products help maintain flexibility and hydration of the rubber, preventing it from hardening or cracking over time. “Even so, it is important to check them from time to time and continue applying the treatment with a plastic hydrator, since it provides more durability and prevents them from drying out in the sun,” adds Ebenezer before showing the most effective techniques for proper maintenance.

Another piece of advice he shares is periodically check the brushesespecially before the rainiest months, since its good condition directly influences safety behind the wheel. Additionally, he recommends not waiting for the windshield wiper to fail before replacing it, but rather anticipating visible signs of wear.

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Finally, the expert advises using the windshield wiper throughout the yeareven when it's not raining. “It is also good to activate it periodically, because this way the rubber maintains its flexibility and increases its useful life. In this way, the windshield wiper will work correctly when we really need it,” he concludes.