3 Best Window Cleaning Tips

You may assume that washing your windows is a simple, mundane chore. But not really. In fact, this job takes a lot of preparation and attention to detail, not to mention elbow grease. It’s also fairly dangerous, especially when there are multiple stories involved. Read these window cleaning tips so you can get the job done safely and efficiently.

1.   Use Homemade Solutions

It can be tempting to buy all those fancy expensive cleaners at the store. But truth is, you really only need a solution of one part white vinegar to two parts water. This is just enough to get you a beautiful shine with no streaks. Add the mixture to a spray bottle and voila.

2.      Cleaning the Interiors

1. Fill a bucket with water.
2. Add some liquid dish soap.
3. In case of spills, place a towel underneath the window.
4. Work from top to bottom, using a microfiber cloth or sponge on the window. Don’t forget to wipe the frame too.
5. Spray with the homemade solution.
6. Using a Z-shaped motion, clean the window with a lint-free towel.
7. If streaks are still there, repeat the process.

3.   Cleaning the Exteriors

It’s best to tackle this chore on a cool, cloudy day so the sun doesn’t dry the solution too quickly and leave streaks.

1. Take screens off window.
2. Using a garden hose, rinse the windows, fill a bucket with water, and add liquid dish soap.
3. Clean the surface with a microfiber cloth or, for higher windows, use a sponge mop.
4. Rinse with the hose.
5. Using a rubber-bladed squeegee. Dry the window. Work from top to bottom.
6. For stubborn stains, saturate them with vinegar and water and let the mixture stand for a few minutes.
7. Dry.  
8. Rinse the screens with water, spray with the solution, then rinse.
9. Let dry thoroughly; replace the screens.

You may not look forward to cleaning your windows inside and out, but this is one home chore that shouldn’t be neglected. 

Contact Clearview Washing

If the thought of cleaning your own windows makes you run and hide, let us do it for you. Get a free quote on our window washing services when you call us at 732-462-1187. Based in Freehold, we specialize in window cleaning throughout New Jersey.