topic Re: How do you clean your windows? in Community Spirit

How do you clean your windows?

bushies.girl — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:26:57 GMT

OK it's a job I loathe but it has to be done .... I have a massive window in my sunroom what's the best way to clean it, that doesn't take long or leaves smears/smudges?

Re: How do you clean your windows?

punch*drunk — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:29:46 GMT

I've heard that warm water with a bit of dishwasher rinse aid works well. The rinse aid dries it off quickly and streak free like it does to the glasses in your dishwasher.

Have to admit to not having tried it myself, I have colonial windows which take forever to clean and I usually just stick to windex. Actually metho works well too.

Re: How do you clean your windows?

katymatey* — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:35:49 GMT

I have several really large windows. I use the windex outdoor product. You attach it to the hose, and spray and rinse. The main thing though is to clean the dust off the surface first. I use a soft broom. I have no choice as I am not able to climb a step ladder now.

Re: How do you clean your windows?

bushies.girl — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:36:11 GMT

Thanks PD might give it a go .... I have had colonial windows in the past, real pia to clean

Re: How do you clean your windows?

bushies.girl — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:38:11 GMT

Sounds good for the outside Katy ..... need some thing that works for the inside as well

Re: How do you clean your windows?

j*oono — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:42:00 GMT

Newspaper and water works well but is messy.

Don't go to Enjo for a good squeegie. Go to a car parts and accessories place like Autopro. Much cheaper, although I do have the Enjo one which is great for doing the outside of the windows.

Mostly I just use Windex and a paper towel for the inside.

When I didn't have any I used the windscreen cleaner fluid and I added that to a bucket of water and that worked great too.

Re: How do you clean your windows?

tcmsecretuseid — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:47:37 GMT

Use a different direction to clean the inside, than you use for the outside.

I use Glass plus, and newspaper. I wipe the windows up and down(vertically) outside, and across from side to side(horizontally) inside. That way you know if your streaks are coming from inside or outside.

Re: How do you clean your windows?

tdreamer56 — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:49:04 GMT

i use water with some white vinegar mixed in and either a paper towel or

a few of those cheap white paper coffee filters.

Re: How do you clean your windows?

freddie*rooster — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 03:19:30 GMT

I have security grills on the outside so i'm going to use the outdoor window cleaner you attach to the hose inside I use windex and newspaper.

Re: How do you clean your windows?

karliandjacko — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 03:37:40 GMT

@freddie*rooster wrote:
I have security grills on the outside so i'm going to use the outdoor window cleaner you attach to the hose inside I use windex and newspaper.

A use a young man who industriously knocks on the door from time to time offering to clean windows for a relatively small fee.

Re: How do you clean your windows?

shepherdsrule — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 04:51:47 GMT

How do you clean your Windows?

Clear cache and cookies and reboot

Re: How do you clean your windows?

azureline** — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 05:58:27 GMT

I use a Norwex cleaning mitt, water and a Norwex polishing cloth. Amazing results and easy as, never consider using anything else again.

If you have an agent in the area, call and ask for a demo, she will clean it for you 🙂

Re: How do you clean your windows?

lloydslights — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 06:36:16 GMT

It depends in what vicinity you live that determines a method.

Near a busy main road (where there is usually diesel fumes, dirty grime, etc) I used a dustpan broom to detergent wash, then rinse, then the old newspaper/metho way. (But I think a different ink/paper is used nowadays and doesn't seem as good)

People in a seaside location probably have a method too.

In the normal neighbourhood situation, I use plain water to rinse off any grime. Then a Vileda window cloth (or real chamois) in clean warm water to wipe over for a streak free finish. The more often they are done (bi monthly) the easier each time.

I do the interior kitchen window more often. (And if it has steamed up or splashed by washing up, I wipe it over with the chamois immediately.)

I find that some of the so called cleaners seem to attract dirt or leave a greasy film, that is why I use just plain water.

Oh and don't do it when the sun is shining on the glass.

DEB

Re: How do you clean your windows?

azureline** — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 06:39:46 GMT

@lloydslights wrote:
It depends in what vicinity you live that determines a method.

Near a busy main road (where there is usually diesel fumes, dirty grime, etc) I used a dustpan broom to detergent wash, then rinse, then the old newspaper/metho way. (But I think a different ink/paper is used nowadays and doesn't seem as good)

People in a seaside location probably have a method too.

In the normal neighbourhood situation, I use plain water to rinse off any grime. Then a Vileda window cloth (or real chamois) in clean warm water to wipe over for a streak free finish. The more often they are done (bi monthly) the easier each time.

I do the interior kitchen window more often. (And if it has steamed up or splashed by washing up, I wipe it over with the chamois immediately.)

I find that some of the so called cleaners seem to attract dirt or leave a greasy film, that is why I use just plain water.

Oh and don't do it when the sun is shining on the glass.

DEB

Yes and now I find, with Norwex, my windows stay clean for much longer.

Re: How do you clean your windows?

ten*teeny*tiny*toes — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 07:22:55 GMT

Oh the shame LOL. Windows bi monthly

I wish!!!

Re: How do you clean your windows?

debra9275 — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 07:29:21 GMT

Windex is great, it's even a very good stain remover for washable fabrics.. I've been using a long handled squeegee thing and a mix of windex and water to do my windows outdoors.

Re: How do you clean your windows?

channys_mum — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 07:45:59 GMT

When Channy comes to visit with her amstaff and her lady dane, they do the sliding glass door for me.

They are very thorough. They coat it with a protective film.

Walks away thinking, I wonder if that is what she meant

Re: How do you clean your windows?

purple_haize — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 07:49:28 GMT

When OH does the windows he puts metho in the water and the windows come up sparkling inside and out.

He does our windows twice a yr.

Re: How do you clean your windows?

2106greencat — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 08:44:58 GMT

The manager/caretaker of the apartment building I live in, swears by Mornging Fresh Dish Liquid, diluted in water, sprayed on and squeegied off.

Seriously, the elevator mirrors are pristine and windows are glowing.

I tried it on my floor to ceiling mirrored closet doors (who thinks of that) and it works - bl**dy awesome

Re: How do you clean your windows?

cherry*135 — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:18:55 GMT

Enjo squeegee and a bucket of cold water.