A man is drawing the attention of internet users after showing some rather unusual car care tips.
The video was shared by Ceith Griffith on Facebook. On his page, he shares several automotive tips, but this time, he caught attention after using a Magic Eraser to clean his car’s windshield.
“Use a Magic Eraser sponge on the inside and outside of your windshield to remove all dirt, grime, and oils and prevent the glass from fogging up,” Griffith instructed in the clip.
He then shared another unusual tip to keep the interior of your car smelling fresh. The trick involves leaving an open bottle of apple cider vinegar on your dashboard for a few hours.
“I guarantee this will eliminate all odors from your vehicle,” he said next. His clip has already accumulated more than 4 million views. Internet users, however, are not convinced.
One commenter said that using the Magic Eraser, whether dry or wet, didn’t work. Another user, who identified as a car detailing specialist, replied saying that the tip is useless.
“If you want your windshield truly clean, use warm soapy water, a little isopropyl alcohol, and an abrasive sponge. Place a towel on the dashboard and scrub the windshield. Wipe, repeat the process, and then wash with glass cleaner. It’ll look like new,” he stated.
Meanwhile, others took the opportunity to joke about the “exfoliating power” of the Magic Eraser. “I use 120-grit sandpaper on a belt sander. Worked wonderfully,” another user quipped.
The company Mr. Clean, manufacturer of the Magic Eraser, explained to Motor1 that the magic sponges “can be effectively used on car windows.” However, they recommended “always testing first on a small area.”
And what about the vinegar trick? In that regard, science agrees that since vinegar is an acetic acid, it easily binds to volatile molecules (which are often the source of bad odors), so a light spray really should eliminate smells.
Don’t want your car smelling like vinegar? Don’t worry: the vinegar scent dissipates easily, as it also seeks to bind to other substances. At the end of the day, Griffith’s tips have some effectiveness. Whether or not you put them into practice is up to you.
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