A popular car hack for cleaning hazy or foggy headlights involves using lemon and baking soda. This method utilizes the abrasive nature of baking soda combined with the acidic properties of lemon juice to help remove the oxidized layer causing the haziness.
The Lemon and Baking Soda Headlight Cleaning Hack
Based on car cleaning hacks, a simple and accessible method for cleaning headlights uses common household ingredients.
Materials Needed:
- Baking Soda
- Lemon
- Clean cloth or sponge
Steps for the Hack:
- Apply Baking Soda: Start by applying baking soda quite liberally onto the affected headlight lens. Ensure you get an even coating over the entire surface that needs cleaning.
- Add Lemon Juice: Take a lemon and give it a light squeeze to get the juices flowing.
- Apply Lemon Juice: Directly apply the lemon juice onto the baking soda-covered headlight. The acid in the lemon juice will react with the baking soda, creating a fizzing action.
- Rub (Optional but recommended): Gently rub the paste created by the mixture onto the headlight lens, focusing on cloudy areas.
- Rinse and Wipe: Rinse the headlight thoroughly with water to remove all residue. Wipe the lens dry with a clean cloth.
This method is often suggested as a quick, temporary fix to improve headlight clarity using readily available items.
