Over time our windows get stained and scratched and it
seems like no amount of cleaning will make them look new again. But there are a
few things that we can do to make our windows looking new and shiny for longer.
First off, regular cleaning, as tiresome as it sounds, is something that must
be done. We don’t want permanent stains that sometimes form because of
irregular cleaning. Here are a few tips on how to clean your windows.
1. Avoid Streaks
The most annoying part about cleaning a
window is not the cleaning but the drying. It requires painstaking effort to
properly dry your window without leaving a single smudge of streak. Using
newspaper to wipe a wet window is the probably most popular way to do it.
Another thing you can do is use a rubber squeegee. The
trick here is to dry one corner of the window first and then use the squeegee
to dry the rest of the window. Starting in a wet patch is likely to cause all
sorts of streaks. You can also wipe the edge of the squeegee from time to time
if you feel like there is too much water being spread around.
2. Use Clear Floor
Wax
A clever way to keep dust from building up on the outside
of your window is to apply a clear coat of floor
wax to the glass after you
have thoroughly washed and dried it. This prevents the dust from sticking to
your window and it makes your next cleaning a lot easier. It also prevents
water spots after the rain and any other smudges that are likely to appear on
your window. You could probably even get away with a dry wipe the next time you
clean.
3. Vinegar for
Windows
For those of you who like to experiment with environment
friendly cleansing agents you can try adding vinegar to water and use this
solution to clean your window. If you find that it leaves streaks, add a dash
of liquid hand soap to the solution the first time. From then on, vinegar
should work just fine.
If you feel like you have tried everything and your only
hope now is to get new windows go for it! Many manufacturers make windows with
glass that is very easy to clean. My neighbor just had her windows replaced by Champion Windows and gets splendid
results just by wiping her windows with a wet cloth and taking a squeegee to
them. I have never seen someone look forward to cleaning as much as she does
now!
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