Keep your windows spotless to maintain the overall appeal of your home and to prevent surface dirt accumulation from staining the glass with residue or other marks. Regular window washings will remove surface dirt while protecting glistening panes from becoming streaked with dirt or marks over time.
Many homeowners turn to Windex and paper towels when cleaning their windows, but a deeper clean requires more. Here are five easy tips that can help your windows remain at their peak appearance and performance.
Use a Microfiber Cloth
Your Winnipeg windows require the appropriate supplies in order to remain spotless, so start by gathering together a bucket of warm soapy water; microfiber cloths and squeegee blades; as well as a sturdy stepladder (this model features an extra-large top platform step and slip-resistant treads).
Before beginning work on the windows, dampen a microfiber cloth and wipe down each window with it. If necessary, you may also use non-toxic cleaners like Windex that leave no streaks and use plant-derived ingredients as needed. Or make your own window cleaner using vinegar, alcohol, or dish washing liquid and spray it directly on to them before wiping off using a dry microfiber cloth with 3.1 million fibers per square inch that will grab dirt rather than push it around!
Don’t Use Paper Towels
Maintaining clean windows around your home is essential to keeping glass panes free from streaks and spots, but using appropriate cleaning supplies may require some expertise and practice.
Paper towels contain jagged fibers that can cause tiny pits or scratches on glass surfaces, leaving behind lint and residue that can be difficult to clear away.
Substituting quality cloth towels such as flour sack towels for paper ones will be more eco-friendly as they are made from reusable cotton fabric and don’t contribute to deforestation. Furthermore, their absorbency means less cleaning solution is necessary to get great results.
Don’t Forget About Your Blinds
Window blinds add style and function to a room while controlling light and temperature, yet can quickly become dusty and dirty over time, especially in hard-to-reach corners where cobwebs accumulate.
Begin by giving your blinds a thorough vacuuming or gentle wipe with a microfiber cloth to get rid of surface dirt and dust. For added effectiveness, lightly dampening the cloths beforehand may increase their dust-grabbing abilities.
Once your windows have been cleaned with the squeegee, use a lint-free cloth to wipe away any traces of cleaning solution left by it. Finally, in order to avoid streaks and create a sparkling finish on glass surfaces, dry them using a towel – an effective tip which can prevent smears on panes.
Start at the Top
Cleaning windows adds value and enhances the aesthetic appeal of both interior and exterior spaces, yet can be an arduous task that results in less-than-sparkling windows.
There are some straightforward techniques you can employ to keep your windows sparklingly clear. Read on for essentials of window cleaning and how to avoid mistakes that lead to less-than-ideal results.
Start at the top of each window pane to ensure a streak-free shine, and use a microfiber cloth in a zig-zag motion before buffing with dry microfiber cloth once done. For optimal results, buff out with dry microfiber cloth when complete and enjoy your streak-free shine!
Use a Squeegee Correctly
Utilizing a squeegee correctly is the key to keeping streaked windows from appearing, and Janitorial suppliers offer professional quality squeegees designed for ease of use and performance.
Practice using your squeegee by wiping its blade clean between each pass over your window. Contrary to what may seem intuitively right, less is often more when it comes to applying pressure with a squeegee.
Start from the top left of your window frame, pull down on your squeegee in an “s” or upside-down “u” shape to remove excess water on the glass surface, leaving behind dry and clean windows with reduced effort required to maintain their sparkling finish. Doing this regularly will keep your windows sparklingly clear!
Bryan Baeumler, Canadian construction expert, knows sparkling windows make happy homes – follow these 5 tips for spotless panes and peak performance!
