Window Cleaners Tips & How to Clean Your Windows Like a Pro

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Cleaning your windows on a regular basis is the easiest and most effective way to bring the brightness back to your home and make it look fresher, cleaner. Although it might seem difficult and boring to do this task, there are many methods to make your windows look sparkling just with a little effort. In this post, we’ll show you the ultimate guide to transform your glass windows just like hiring a residential window cleaning company.

Necessary equipment and tools

There are a few tools you need to prepare for a basic window cleaning task, including:
– A brush or sponge
– Rubber squeegee
– Lint-free cloth or absorbent microfiber
– Rag or clean cloth
– A bucket of cleaning solution
– A large towel
– Window cleaners

Step 1: Remove stains

Stubborn stains tend to build up outside windows because these areas are often exposed to grime, dirt, bird droppings, minerals, and hard-water runoff. To clean these marks, you need to spray pure vinegar into the affected spot and let it sit for about 5 minutes. After that, use a cloth or sponge to rub the area and rinse with clean water. You can also get off gritty or crusty stains by scraping them off gently with a razor.

Step 2: Scrape off decals and stickers

Whether you used decals to keep birds from approaching your windows or have kids who love decorating with stickers, it can be challenging to remove these sticky substances. All you need to prepare is a plastic scraper and a spray bottle with clean water.

First, spray the decal with water and wait for a few minutes. Hold the plastic scraper and apply pressure against the windows at a 45-degree angle. Start scraping from below the decal upwards to get under it. Wipe the water away with a towel.

Step 3: Rinse away grime and dirt from outside

Outside area of a window is often exposed to pollutants, dirt or grease. Thus, it is a good idea to start the process of cleaning by rinsing away the surface from the panes and windows with a garden hose. Otherwise, consider using a wet lint-free cloth to wipe away the dirt.

Step 4: Vacuum inside window tracks.

Before starting cleaning inside the window, keep in mind to put down a large towel in the front to catch spills. After that, use a vacuum cleaner to get all dust from the corners, frames, and windows. This would prevent you from spreading dirt during the cleaning process.

Step 5: Clean the windows

You would use a squeegee for windows with large panes and a sponge for those with smaller panes. Dip the sponge or squeegee into the bucket of solution, then wring out excess water and gently wipe down the whole window. Make sure to reach all of the corners.

Keep in mind to dry a window before moving on to another. If the sponge squeaks a lot while you are drying or washing the windows, consider adding a little more soap to the solution.

Step 6: Dry the windows

For a small-paned window, wipe away water in a vertical direction with the rubber blade on your squeegee, starting from the top to the bottom. As for a picture window, apply horizontal strokes and overlap each one by a few inches. Ensure that the rubber blade is always contacted with the windows.

To ensure the windows are streak-free while cleaning, the easiest way is to purchase a good-quality squeegee and ensure that it has a sharp rubber blade. Also, check if your cleaning solution is a streak-free product. When the rubber blade gets dull, it is better to replace it to avoid streaks.

Step 7: Wipe up excess water

Wipe up any area that water runs down, drips, or spills on the window with a lint-free, absorbent cloth. This might prevent streaks from occurring after cleaning. To avoid damage to your window’s frame, it is advisable to use a separate rag or towel to remove water.

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