Tips for Cleaning Windows

Cleaning windows can sometimes be a time consuming and daunting task. However, using the right type of window cleaning equipment and following simple tips for clean windows can help you get your job done the easy way.  

Essential window cleaning equipment

A good quality squeegee is essential to get your windows sparklingly clean. Although a 12- 15-inch squeegee is a perfect size for most windows, you may require getting a smaller one if you have divided windows. Secondly, you may require a T-bar style window scrubber which features removable sleeves that can be cleaned when they become soiled. In addition, having a large bucket, metal scrubber, lint -- free cloth, steel wool, ladders and detergent may also be required for cleaning windows.

How to clean windows properly?

#1: Begin cleaning the inside before moving to the outside of the window.

#2: Add a squirt of dish washing liquid to half a bucket of water and dip the scrubber in the bucket.

#3: Scrub the entire surface of the windows moving the scrubber from the top to bottom direction.

#4: Next use the squeegee starting from the upper corner and the move it evenly across from side to side. Wipe the squeegee's blade with a clean cloth after each stroke. 

#5: For the final cleanup, remove excess water from the edges of the glass with a damp (not wet) chamois.

Tips for Clean Windows

• Always choose to clean your window on a cloudy, dry day. Cleaning them on a bright sunshine day can cause the cleaning solution to dry before you can polish the glass.

• Too clean stubborn minerals stains, use non- abrasive on a clean wet cloth or solvents like acetone or minerals spirit on a clean dry lint free microfiber cloth.

• Avoid using scrapers or razor blades when cleaning decorative glass windows.