How to Clean Your Windows Like a Professional

Have you ever been caught out having a lazy morning in bed or getting our of the shower just as your window cleaner pops his head up at the window? Do you wish you could clean your own windows quickly and to the same quality as a window cleaner, without it costing a fortune? Well, below are some tips on how to get that diamond finish to your house, conservatory and greenhouse windows, minus the embarrassment of been caught in your birthday suit by a stranger!

The Appliances: There is no point in trying to clean windows with a couple of old rags and a bit of washing up liquid in a bucket of warm water. Without the right tools, the result will be equally streaky and dusty as the window you started with. These products don't have to be expensive and you don't need loads of stuff that you wont be able to find a storage place for. A squeegee, a long headed soft cloth and a quality window cleaning liquid is all you need. You can buy these from your local hardware store or it is just as easy to order them from a window cleaning professional on the internet. You can compare prices to make sure you really are paying as little as possible for the products.

The Stroke: Although I would not describe window cleaning as an art form, there is a technique involved which you might need to practise a few times. This method simply reduces the amount of streaks and makes sure that every last piece of dirt, dust and water is removed from the window. With your soft cloth move the soapy water in an 's' position from right to left. This ensures that every part of the window is covered. Move from top to bottom to minimise drips of dirty water hitting clean glass. The 's' movement was horizontal so use your squeegee up and down vertically, again from top to bottom, so that all the excess water falls to the bottom of the window frame. The squeegee should remove all the water and soap from the window so you are able to dry the glass with a clean chamois, which absorbs water without streaking.

Natural Window Cleaning: If you would like to use something a bit more natural on your windows, there are several tried and tested methods that do not rely on harsh cleaning chemicals. Instead of a generic window cleaning liquid, vinegar mixed with water and a tiny amount of dishwasher soap is a homemade alternative and the vinegar removes any streaks. If there are tiny scratches on your glass, polish them with toothpaste and their appearance should improve. Finally, for a finishing touch, work crumpled up newspaper over the surface of the window for a diamond bright finish. The paper is soft enough that it will not scratch and it leaves a dust resistant residue.

Tools For The Boys: The male species like to play with machines, and there are several window cleaning tools you can buy that will even get men wanting to clean the windows. Water fed poles and ladders designed for window cleaning are not your run of the mill hose pipe and stool. They make the work seem more exciting, like a proper man's job. Which means you can put your feet up with a nice cup of tea whilst he does all the hard work.



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