Helpful Tips To Clean Your Windows With Ease

Everyone knows how frustrating it can be to clean windows. It is a never-ending battle with streaks and smears, seemingly impossible to remove. These tips will help you get the job done quickly and without fuss!

Your List of Window Cleaning Equipment:

– Damp cloths or paper towels

– A squeegee for drying the window after you’ve cleaned it

– Window cleaner (ammonia-free)

– Scrubbing pad, like a sponge or washcloth

– Newspaper

– A bucket to bring away dirt and debris

Helpful Tips For Sparkling Windows

1. Remove any dirt, dust, or smudges

Start by clearing space around the windows and moving potential obstacles like furniture and curtains.

If you are cleaning windows that have been neglected for a long time, use the damp cloth to clean off any dirt or dust from around the window frame before tackling the glass itself.

2. Initial wipe down

The first tip for easy cleaning of your windows is an initial wipe-down! Use a general household sponge with warm soapy water to wipe down the entire window. This will remove any dirt and grime that might have accumulated on the outside of your windows, such as fingerprint smudges or bird droppings.

Top Tips

— Wipe from top to bottom for a left-hand opening window

— Wipe from right to left for a right-hand opening window

3. Technique to Remove excess water

Take a good grip on your squeegee and think about the shape of an S as you start at the top window edge, starting from left to right.

The most efficient way for this is by working in a reverse-S pattern because it decreases swapping back and forth between hands which can cause blisters or fatigue more quickly.

4. Clean your windows with a solution of vinegar and water for an eco-friendly clean

This is one of the easiest ways to clean your windows and it will not leave any streaks. First, mix some vinegar with water in a one-to-one ratio (i.e., two cups of water mixed with an equal amount of white vinegar). Spread the solution on the window with a sponge or cloth in a circular motion.

5. Use newspaper for buffering

Add a few sheets of newspaper to your window-cleaning bucket and they will act as the buffer. This is an easy way to avoid streaks when wiping down windows with stubborn dirt or grime on them.

The goal in this step is not just removing the dirt, it’s also eliminating any residual smudges that are left behind.

6. Keep windows open during dry weather so they can air out after being cleaned

It is important to air out windows after you have cleaned them. If it is dry outside, open the windows to help with air circulation so they can de-humidify and refresh from cleaning.

If the weather is rainy or humid, then closed windows will trap moisture, leading to mould growth.

7. Clean your windows at least 4 times a year

Having sparkling windows can help enhance the look of your living room, kitchen, or children’s playroom.

It doesn’t take much time to do it yourself and you can save a lot of money by doing the dirty work up high instead of hiring someone else. It is surprising how quickly your windows get dirty, especially if you live on a busy street or near a construction site.

If you have pets, then it is necessary to clean your windows at least four times per year as pet hair can be hard to remove from window glass and difficult surfaces.