Best Towels for Cleaning Car Glass — What the Pros Use

Want perfectly clear, streak-free car glass? It all starts with using the right towel. Here’s what the pros use — and what you should avoid.

You can have the best glass cleaner in the world — but if you use the wrong towel, you’ll end up with streaks, lint, or haze every time.

The right towels are absolutely key to getting perfect glass. Here’s what to look for — and our top picks.

Why Your Towel Matters So Much

Glass is very sensitive to:

The wrong towel will either leave streaks or simply move the dirt around without truly cleaning the glass.

Low-pile or ultra-smooth surface
Lint-free
Dedicated towels used for glass only (never cross-used with dressings or coatings)
Soft enough not to scratch, but firm enough to grab oils and haze

This is our go-to towel for final glass polishing and streak-free wipes:

Shop here → Softer Than Soft Microfiber Towel

These are excellent for the initial cleaning pass:

Shop here → Everyday Microfiber Towels

Spray glass cleaner onto an Everyday Microfiber Towel and clean the glass using straight passes.
Immediately follow with a Softer Than Soft Microfiber Towel to buff to a streak-free finish.

With the right towels and technique, you’ll get perfect, streak-free glass every time — and avoid the frustration that most people run into!