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Friday, April 22, 2011

Tip #73: Cleaning Windows


Spring is here!!  Love the weather, but hate the cleaning that I feel HAS to be done (from societal pressure or childhood brainwashing - not sure)
  • Begin by filling in small cracks or scratches with toothpaste.
  • Wash your windows on a cloudy day. The heat from direct sunlight can dry the cleaning product before you have time to properly finish the job.
  • For the larger glass surfaces, use a long-handle squeegee to prevent streaks, much like you would on car windows or glass shower doors
  • Tackle those pesky corners with Q-tips. Their small surface area allows you to hit those hard-to-reach spots and they'll absorb the residue instead of spreading it around.
  • For a blinding shine, polish your windows with clean cotton tee-shirts, cloth diapers or even a new blackboard eraser. Make sure that your windows have been dried before polishing.
  • Always clean from top to bottom to prevent drips, and remember that cleaning solutions can often harm woodwork. Be careful not to let your products drip onto the windowsill.
  • If you can't seem to ditch the streaks (or if you run out of paper towels) clean and polish your windows with newspaper. Not only is it absorbent and lint-free, it also leaves a film that is resistant to dirt.
  • An easy alternative to cleaning solutions is to use a recipe of 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 cups water and 1/2 cup liquid cleaning soap.

2 comments:

  1. Very good and helpful tips here.It is very essential to do the household work regularly and the work gets easy when done with correct techniques.

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