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Home Tips: Top Tips for Cleaning Windows
by Olivia Grey marketing professionalCleaning windows sounds like a simple enough task, but there’s an art to it to ensure that you come away with streak-free, shiny glass. Using the right supplies and soaps to wipe your windows free of dirt and debris is simple as long as you’re following the right steps.
Here are a few tips to make sure your windows sparkle and shine.
- Different Types of Windows
How you wash windows depends on what type of window you’re dealing with. The most common types of windows are multi-pane and picture types. The best way to clean windows that fall under either of these types are as follows:
- Multi-pane window: This Old House recommends using a natural sponge or hog bristle brush to scrub at the glass. This is followed by a squeegee that’s narrow enough to cover to each panel and wipe it free of soap and water. Make sure to stop and use a rag to wipe the squeegee free of grime with each stroke across the glass. For any remaining streaks, rub off with a microfiber cloth.
- Picture window: Use a long, horizontal scrubber to give the glass a thorough soapy treatment to remove any dirt. This might require a few passes. When you’re ready to begin squeegeeing, Family Handy Man advises to start from the very top of the window and continue in a single long smooth stroke to the bottom. Do this across the entire window, and then wipe away streaks with a clean microfiber cloth.
- Use the Right Supplies
It’s easiest to purchase supplies from a single source that specializes in cleaning materials. You can also often get better deals online if you search. Fuller.com, for example, has a wide variety of cleaning supplies of all types for decent prices. If you’re interested in something organic or are just looking for microfiber cloths to clean your windows, buying online saves you money and a trip to the store.
- The Best Conditions to Clean Windows
There are definitely days that are more ideal for cleaning windows than others. Ideal Home suggests cleaning windows on cloudy days since it’s easier to see streaks and other debris left on windows if you don’t quite get every speck. They also suggest cleaning your windows twice per year. This prevents dirt and grime from building up on the glass excessively, making it easier to tackle the task when you need to. After you’re done the cleaning, you can also buff the glass to give it an extra added shine.
Cleaning windows can mean the difference between your home looking spic and span, versus rundown. A positive aspect of taking the time and effort to clean windows properly is the improved light. Details make a difference, and there’s nothing better than spending time in any home accentuated with lots of natural light.
Lighting makes a big difference in everything from mood to décor, and can actually look like a total house makeover. It’s worth going through each room of your house and tackling this task for the effect. With the right types of cleaning supplies and methods, you can have sparkling clear windows all year round.
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