Running out of windshield wiper fluid when trying to clear dirt or snow while driving is frustrating and dangerous. Making your own is easy.

To make homemade windshield washer fluid, you need only a few easily accessible ingredients. The first one is demineralized water , free from impurities, ensuring it won’t leave streaks on windows.

and topping off your reservoir with it would save you from needing to make a trip to the store. Is plain water an acceptable substitute for windshield washer fluid, though? Related: More ...