How to clean car bugs from car headlights and grill

November 20, 2025
1 min read
How to clean car bugs from car headlights and grill

Bugs love your headlights almost as much as you love a clean car. Unfortunately, they don’t leave quietly. Here’s how to send those bug splats packing — safely, simply and sustainably — with Universal Cleaner.

 

What you need

✔ Universal Cleaner
✔ General Cloth
✔ Atomiser Spray Bottle
✔ A bucket of warm water

 

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Step-by-step guide

Step 1
Park your car in the shade (because no one likes streaks).

Step 2
Spray Universal Cleaner generously over the headlights and grill.

Step 3
Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to dissolve the baked-on bug grime.

Step 4
Gently wipe the area using your damp General Cloth.

Step 5
For stubborn spots, use the scrubby corner of your cloth with a bit of extra elbow grease.

Step 6
Rinse with clean water and buff dry with a fresh side of your cloth.

 

Pro tip

Hit your car lights and grill with a coat of Universal Cleaner weekly — it helps prevent future bug splatter from sticking so badly. Bonus: they’ll sparkle like new under the streetlights.

 

Safety note: Always clean when the car’s surface is cool to touch — hot headlights can bake cleaner onto the surface. Avoid using abrasive pads or brushes — Universal Cleaner and your General Cloth are all you need for a powerful, scratch-free clean.