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Streak Free
Windows - Window Cleaning |
I am somewhat of a clean freak and one of
the things that drives me crazy is when I spend hours
cleaning my outside windows and they are full of streaks
when the sun shines on them. I have tried everything, and I
found the best and EASIEST way to clean my outside windows
is with a simple squeegee and a Dawn dishwashing liquid and
water mixture.
When I first tried the squeegee, I had bought a cheapo with
a sponge and netting on one side and the rubber on the
other. When that worked, I thought, “How much better a
designer squeegee made especially for windows would be?” I
went out and got one that had sheepskin for washing and a
double tipped rubber edge. Save your money and stick with
the cheap one. The expensive squeegee’s rubber edge was not
deep enough and it kept missing areas. I also thought the
sponge and netting did a better cleaning job than the
sheepskin.
I use a plastic caddy made for tools or cleaning supplies
that has two compartments for my solution. I fill each side
with hot water and a few drops of Dawn. I use one side for
my squeegee and in the other side I place a rag to wipe down
my window frames.
Wipe the edges of your window frames and get all the spider
webs and dust off them before you begin. I also wash some of
the siding around the windows with this rag to remove all
cobwebs. Keep the rag in the same side of the bucket, as the
water will be much dirtier. If your windows are really
dusty, you may want to wipe them down with the rag first,
but the squeegee will generally do the trick by itself. I
cover the entire window with the soap and water solution and
then run the squeegee in vertical tracks down the window. It
is important to wipe your squeegee blade after each run with
a paper towel or dry rag, or you will have water lines on
your windows.
I also find that wiping my steel or vinyl siding with the
Dawn mixture helps to keep the spiders (and the mess they
make) away. I simply wipe wherever they have made a mess,
such as around the windows and inside corners. There is a
special spray you can buy in the store for this, but this
seems like a more natural method. This will not get rid of
them completely, but it seems to have cut my problem by at
least 75%. |
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eHomeResource.com
Home Tips &
Related Articles |
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| Window Cleaning Tips |
Never clean windows in sunlight, they
usually dry to fast and leave streaks.
Try vinegar on any spots that your standard cleaner can not
handle.
Make your own home made window cleaner with a half cup
ammonia to one gallon of water. |
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