This curious device makes it easy to remove insects from cars – it costs nothing

This free method is particularly effective for removing traces of crushed insects from cars.

Every summer, it's the same thing: insect corpses pile up on the bodywork and headlights of our cars. It's impossible to escape them, especially when you have to travel on fast roads, especially highways. To remove them, it's best not to wait too long because cleaning becomes more complicated when the insect residue dries. But even if you start early, the process is often tedious and has to be repeated several times throughout the summer, so much so that even the most obsessive drivers eventually become discouraged.

However, there is a simple method to effortlessly get rid of all those crushed insects. To do this, there's no need to buy store-bought cleaning products. They are often quite expensive and use chemical solutions that can attack the paintwork. It's possible to remove insects from your car without damaging it by using a product that is not only more environmentally friendly than commercial cleaning solutions, but is also free and can be found in most supermarkets. What is it? Polyethylene netting, used to protect fragile fruits, such as mangoes, strawberries, or oranges.

To clean your car with this product, simply run the net over a damp sponge—never use the green abrasive side!—then wipe it over any insect-encrusted areas. The polyethylene has a foam texture that allows you to gently scrub away any stains without scratching the paintwork. It's abrasive enough to loosen embedded insects, but gentle enough not to damage the paintwork. The holes in the net help trap loosened insects and prevent them from simply being spread across the bumper, headlights, or mirrors. And its soft texture is perfect for easily reaching any uneven areas of the bodywork.

This little-known trick has the advantage of being effective, simple, and inexpensive, since polyethylene netting can be found while shopping. For drivers, there's no need to wait until the end of summer to find a car free of insects. Repeating the process several times during the warmer months becomes much less of a hassle.