Clean summer windows… what’s to it, you may be asking yourself. How hard can it be? Well, it’s far from simple, but with this guide and easy-to-follow cleaning tips, you can have your windows sparkling in the summertime without the need for cleaning agencies! There’s nothing nicer than drawing back your curtains and letting the sunshine stream into your living room through your clean summer windows. But if your windows are marked with water stains and smudges this effect might be slightly ruined! So here’s how to achieve those perfectly spotless windows without having to call in professional cleaners!
Firstly make sure to clean your windows on a cloudy day, as the sun beating down will only result in drying your glass before you’ve had time to wipe away the soap and water, leaving you with streaks. Why not get down to your window cleaning as part of your home cleaning regimen early in the morning or in the later hours of the evening?
Make sure before you get down to window cleaning, that your tools, like sponges or cloths are clean. That’s right… clean. Otherwise, you’ll simply be smearing more dirt across your glass panes and wondering where it’s coming from! For the best results fill a bucket with warm water and detergent or washing up liquid. If your windows are large and hard to reach you might consider using an extendable pole on the end of your cleaning tool or invest in a ladder. However, make sure someone else is around if you’re going to climb a ladder, and take all precautionary measures to limit the risks of a fall!
Some very basic techniques that so many people are not aware of are:
Start cleaning your windows from the top and work your way down! This will avoid soapy suds leaking down over areas you’ve already cleaned!
Next, if you are using a squeegee for clean summer windows, always hold it at a right angle, to prevent your water from pouring down from both sides! Always remember to wipe the rubber-bladed side of your squeegee with a clean cloth, as this will limit residual marks on your glass. It’s also important to slightly overlap your strokes by about an inch or two, just to make sure you’ve covered the entire surface area! Once you’ve finished using your squeegee make sure to wipe down the corners and edges. There’s nothing worse than beautiful clean summer windows ruined by dirty edges or windowsills!
Now let’s talk about vinegar… a cheap and effective home cleaner for your windows. Ask your granny about the benefits of vinegar as a window cleaner and I’m sure she’ll give you the rundown! Just dilute the vinegar in some water and spray it directly onto your windowpane, then wipe it down with a dry cloth. It’s the acetic acid in the vinegar that really eradicates any dirt and grime. It’s also safe to use and a great option if you’ve got children around the house! I’d go for white vinegar if you have it instead of the normal red wine kind. This means you can keep a house clean without hiring regular cleaning services!
Probably the most handy tip and piece of advice for cleaning summer windows is to clean your windows regularly! A once-a-month clean will limit the time needed to clean your glass and will ultimately keep your windows in tip-top condition! Remember the longer the time you leave between cleaning your windows, the harder it will be to tackle that dirt, pollution, rain droplets, and even those nasty bird droppings!
However, if you have the financial means, you could hire professionals to do it for you! If not, hopefully, this guide on clean summer windows has proved helpful in obtaining crystal-clear windows!
