Cleaning Windshield Wipers
Clean windshield wiper blades monthly with sudsy water to prevent them from smearing the windshield. It will extend the wear of the rubber which will save you the cost of frequent replacements. If they smear after cleaning then replace them.
Mary highly recommends purchasing windshield wiper covers. Say the temperature is 80 degrees. When the sun reflects off the glass it can be 100. Window Wiper Covers slow the deterioration of the rubber and extends their life. Pipe insulation found at hardware stores works as well. It’s just takes more storage room