How to wash windows

The question “how to wash windows” arises in housewives with the arrival of heat or when the cold approaches. How to wash windows splashed with rain, snow, covered with a layer of dust and spend the least amount of time and energy in this process? What glass cleaning products are best to use? We will share some secrets and tips for window care with you in this article.

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How to wash windows?

The windows are different, someone installed modern plastic double-glazed windows, someone else has not changed the wooden frames. Nevertheless, the procedure is the same - to wash windows from dirt, to clean and keep profiles and all tabs intact. Depending on the type, color, as well as age, window frames require a certain rule for the care and choice of funds.

We offer a list of necessary and recommended tools for washing windows.

Handy home remedies:

• 2 containers for water;
• a cloth made of cotton;
• Woolen, lint-free rag
• special microfiber cloth;
• sponge with an abrasive side;
• old newspapers;
• detergents for dishes;
• ammonia;
• dentifrice;
• a piece of chalk;
• vinegar;
• soda;
• starch;
• salt.

Special tools for washing windows:

• “Mr. Muscle”, “Mr. Proper”, “Glass & Window Cleaner”;
• Amway Home L.O.C. - glass cleaner;
• Amway Home L.O.C. Plus See Spray - glass cleaner;
• special scraper with rubberized nozzle for glass cleaning.

Have you decided on the choice of means to wash the window? Getting to the process itself.

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How to wash a window?

Carry out a window cleaning procedure in cloudy weather. Firstly, when exposed to sunlight, the glass will dry out quickly, and secondly, stains will be noticeable.

As soon as the weather is right outside, do not hesitate! Begin according to the following plan:

1. Prepare window cleaners in advance so that they are in a convenient location away from you.
2. Before starting work, remove the curtains and free the window sill from foreign objects.
3. Open the plastic window, clean the clogs in the hinges and latches with a paint brush or vacuum cleaner.
4. Wipe the windows and windowsill from dust with a damp cloth.
5. Wash the frame first and then the glass.
6. Handle the window vertically on one side and horizontally on the other.
7. Wipe the glass with a clean, dry cloth.
8. At the end of the work, wash the window sill with soap and water.

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How to use window cleaners?

Let's start with the simplest options that our mothers and grandmothers still used.

Method 1

1. Take two containers of warm water.
2. In one, make a soap solution, soak a rag in it.
3. Rinse the glass with it.
4. Take a microfiber cloth, soak it in clean water.
5. Wipe the window thoroughly.

Method 2

Replace the soap with vinegar or ammonia:

1. Make a slightly salted solution.
2. Add vinegar or ammonia to it.
3. Wipe the glass with this solution.
4. Polish with a dry cloth.

Method 3

Time-tested method - use chalk or tooth powder.

1. Crush the chalk in a small container.
2. Add to chalk (tooth powder) water in a proportion of 2-3 tbsp. tablespoons in 1 glass of water.
3. Stir.
4. The resulting chalk solution is applied to the glass.
5. Let it dry a little.
6. Take the crumpled newspapers and rub them with glass.
7. Sweep away the remains of chalk from a window sill.

Method 4

Use special window cleaning products that are sold in abundance in all hardware stores.

To do this, carefully read the instructions for use of the product and clarify its composition - is it really suitable for your plastic or wooden windows.

Environmentally friendly products from Amway (Amway) are perfect for fulfilling the task of removing pollution from glasses. Products do not negatively affect health and the environment, and the method of use is extremely simple:

1. Put on glass.
2. Polish with a clean rag.

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How to get rid of stains on windows?

After washing glass surfaces with household chemicals or water, unfortunately, stains often remain. The question remains urgent: how to wash windows without streaks?

To make the glass shine clean, there are several recipes for this problem:

• Use old crumpled newspapers as a glass polish. They perfectly grind and absorb moisture.
• Shine of glass will give you a solution of water and starch in a proportion of 1 tbsp. l per 1 liter of water.
• Use a mixture of kerosene and water: 1 tbsp. l kerosene in 3 liters of water. Carefully use solvent on plastic windows.

To finally polish the glass and add shine to it, use special aerosols:

1. Spray the product onto a clean glass surface.
2. Wait a while.
3. Take a wool rag or crumpled newspapers.
4. Sand the glass in different directions.

To get rid of stains, an effective special WV50 cleaner from Karcher will come to your aid:

1. Take a spray bottle, apply a chemical agent to the glass.
2. Remove dirt with a special scraper with a rubberized nozzle.
3. Hold the scraper at an angle of 20-30 degrees and work in a horizontal line so that the water drains on its side.
4. Wipe the window frames off.

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How to wash double-glazed windows?

Not only glass, but also window profiles need quality cleaning. How to do it fast? - follow these recommendations:

1. To wash plastic windows use microfiber rags - they do not leave lint on the glass.
2. First, wash the profile with a soap solution or window cleaner.
3. Take a new dry rag and thoroughly wipe clean areas.
4. Do not disregard the corners of the glass.
5. Get a special set for the care of plastic windows. This includes tools for lubricating the seals, removing contaminants, for guiding gloss and a spray cleaner for fittings.
6. If the plastic on the windows requires serious cleaning, buy at a hardware store special tools for plastic without abrasive content. We offer several products from well-known manufacturers: Top Job, Joy, Palmolive, Windex with Ammonia D, Formula 40.
7. To remove stale dirt from plastic frames, you will need a solvent for cleaning WD40 PVC spray. It removes all kinds of stains from the plastic surface, after its use the surface shines with cleanliness and brilliance. But remember, it can not be applied to glass. In addition, solvent may damage it if it gets on the rubber seal.
8. Be sure to pay attention to the drainage holes and drainage channels, here the most accumulated dirt. To fix it:
   • Take a paint brush.
   • Sweep the dust from the corners.
   • Wash with a damp cloth.
   • Wipe dry.
   • Use a vacuum cleaner to clean inaccessible areas.

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Useful Tips

1. For a white profile, use only a white cloth when washing windows.
2. Do not use hot water, as it causes yellowing of the plastic.
3. It is not recommended to use washing powder or soda in the profile wash, as abrasive particles will damage the plastic and create scratches.
4. Do not use solvents when washing plastic; they may discolor or damage the material.
5. Do not forget to wash the glass on both sides.
6. Do not work with solvents or chemicals in high temperatures and in direct sunlight.
7. To avoid sudden slamming of the frame in drafts, close the doors tightly.
8. Follow safety precautions - do not make sudden movements.
9. Work with chemicals in protective gloves.

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Following our recommendations, you will wash the windows without much effort and with pleasure. The cleanliness and comfort of your home will delight you for a long time!