Whether you choose storebought or a homemade vinegar cleaning solution , start with these tips and techniques for how to clean windows inside and out to make the job go quickly and easily. Keep in mind: It is best to work on a cool, cloudy day so that the soapy water and window-cleaning solution do not dry on your windows.
Sometimes windows will be stained with mineral deposits, particularly in areas with hard water. There are several methods for cleaning windows marred by mineral deposits, but your best bet may be a commercial cleanser. For instance, CLR available on Amazon removes calcium, lime, and rust stains; simply follow the manufacturer directions when using.
Disclosure: BobVila. You agree that BobVila. Some of the more common items include a ladder that can reach up to the top of a two to three-story house to enable them to clean your highest windows as well as the lower windows.
They generally have several other specialized window cleaning tools, such as a square bucket that the other hand equipment can easily fit it. They normally have a long extendable pole that they can adjust the length on to reach different window heights. Several items fit on the long pole, but they can also fit on a shorter handle for cleaning the lower level windows.
They may also have tools for windows with many small panes in them that are smaller and usually round in shape instead of the average rectangular shape. An alternative to this is the squeegee. Some professional window cleaners will enlist the help of a water-fed pole where water runs through a long pole and exits out the center of a brush to clean tall windows.
Professional window cleaners use an assortment of concentrates for cleaning windows that usually can only be purchased by a licensed company. Some cleaners work better on different types of dirt, debris and other items on window panes including bird droppings, salt from seawater nearby and pollen as well as mold and mildew. I've tried a lot of them, and seem to always come back to Palmolive soft on the hands and does a great job.
Some people recommend vinegar in warm water. The biggest problem with this is that it doesn't sud up. The suds are important to lubricate the rubber as it passes over the glass, making it a lot easier to turn the squeegee. They help hold the water on the glass longer, and also make it easier to see any water marks that need wiping off. In fact, suds help to show up dirtier areas that need more scrubbing because the pattern of the bubbles separate more around greasy marks and other dirt.
This could just be an old towel old is best as the lint and fluff would have worn away. I usually carry a towel and a micro-fibre cloth.
More about how to use them later. I carry a short one that extends. It is 1. This can be very handy for certain windows - but you need to know how to use it.
I also use a 4 section pole that extends to 3 storeys high - though it is nearly impossible to clean accurately at that length. I find a three step step-ladder is very useful, and the extension ladder that reaches about 2.
This is really just for the professionals. It is a small bucket that hangs down one leg off a belt around the waist. It is a great place to easily stash you mop and squeegee, saving them from dripping all over the place, and also giving you two free hands while walking up the ladder, on the roof etc.
Rub the wet mop that has detergent on it onto the window. Give it a good rub to make sure all the dirt is lifted. This is the time to scrape any stubborn marks off with the scrapper. If you need to use the scrapper, make sure to only pass the blade in the forward direction, i. Now get the squeegee ready. Let's assume you're right-handed. Hold the handle of the squeegee in your right hand with your thumb half way between the top and side. When you place it on the glass, you want to have it at the correct angle.
To work this out, say the angle when the handle is touching the glass is 0 degrees, and the angle when lifting it off the glass is 90 degrees with the rubber still on the glass. You want the angle in between those two - about 45 degrees. Try to maintain that angle for the next step. We also need to have the right amount of pressure on the glass.
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