“A roundup of the very best window cleaning tips and hacks! If you’re looking for fail-proof DIY window cleaning tips and secrets to keep your window clean, this post is for you!” ?
Since cleaning is our passion and this year we are determined to make window cleaning tasks Hassle-free, quick and easy for each and everyone so today we have decided to round up a few of the best DIY window cleaning tips we’ve seen (and tried) so far. We’ve scoured the web to gather fail-proof DIY tips, tricks, hacks, and secrets from 7 experts, including window manufacturers, professional window cleaners, bloggers, top home cleaning blogs, and DIY websites/magazines. We didn’t include a tip unless we had either tried it or had heard from multiple sources that it actually works! ✌️?
We’ve divided the expert tips into the following categories:
- Best Weather for Window Cleaning
- Best Season for Window Cleaning & What Should Be the Frequency?
- Window Cleaning Supplies Needed for DIY Window Cleaning
- Tip to Make Your Own DIY Window Cleaning Solution
- DIY Tip to Clean Windows Inside
- DIY Tip to Clean Windows Outside
- Tips to Keep Your Windows Streak-Free
Tip #1 – Clean Windows on a Cloudy Day
Not everyone bothers to think “When is the best time to clean your windows?” Apparently, there is a preferred season as well as the weather. People automatically think cleaning it on a sunny day is more preferable than a rainy season. However, sunny days aren’t necessarily the ideal time since the sun will dry up the glass too quickly, which will usually result in dreaded streaks. Sometimes, the leftover lines are even hard to remove.
According to Cleaning Business Today, Cloudy day with little to no breeze is the ideal weather for cleaning windows.
In cloudy weather, windows dry up gradually, leaving no time for streaks to form. However, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, you can always start on the house’s shady part and move onto the rest when the sun finally sets.
Tip #2 – Clean Windows Twice a Year (In Spring and Again In Summer)
HomeClick shared a logical reason and recommended that the spring and summer season is the best time of the year to clean windows.
Cleaning in the spring season is recommended because the crummy winter weather makes windows dirtiest. But spring also brings pollen. So to remove all the springtime pollen we must clean windows again in the Summer Season.
Pro Tip – Use Windshield Washing Solution to Clean Windows in Winter
If you want to clean your window in Winter to order to enjoy the outside view then don’t worry because you can still wash your windows in the dead of winter.
Family Handyman shared a secret tip of adding windshield washing solution to cleaning solution. Adding this secret ingredient doesn’t allow water to freeze on the glass and ultimately allows you to clean the window in the Winter season too!
Tip #3 – Always Start by Gathering Basic Window Cleaning Supplies
Gathering all the window cleaning supplies is the first thing to do according to Happy DIY Home. You don’t want to get stuck halfway through and end up with streaks across the glass or a half-washed window!
For example, as per the recommendations shared in this blog, you may need:
- Bucket of warm water
- Dish soap
- Vinegar (Optional)
- Spray bottle
- Garden Hose for Exterior Window Cleaning
Whatever tips go are going to follow, make sure to gather all the required supplies before starting the task in order to have a hassle-free window cleaning experience.
Tip #4: Make Your Own DIY Window Cleaning Solution
After scouring the web to find the best window cleaning solution recommended by multiple experts on various platforms, here is the most recommended and fail-proof way to make your own DIY window cleaning solution.
“Mix a few drops of dishwashing liquid in a bucket of warm water”
Though we have many commercial cleaning fluids available on the market but mostly all experts have preferred a simple solution of dish soap and water.
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Some people also opt to use vinegar and water to clean windows.
According to Bob Vila, one part white vinegar to two parts water—is perfect when mixed up in a spray bottle.
Tip #5: Remove dirt and dust first
Before you get started, sweep dirt from the window frame with a brush This will prevent dirt from turning into a muddy mess when mixed with a cleaner. If your window screen looks especially grimy, pop it out and wash with hot, sudsy water and a soft brush, then rinse and let dry before putting it back.
Lab Tip By Good Housekeeping: You can also refresh your curtains at the same time by putting them in the dryer for 15 minutes on an “air-only” cycle and rehanging quickly to prevent wrinkles.
Tip #6: Use Garden Hose for Exterior Window Cleaning
According to Better Homes and Gardens, there’s one crucial step that many people skip when learning how to clean windows i.e. Garden Hose.
Close all your windows and use a garden hose to spray the outside. You’ll remove the first layer of dirt and make the detail work that much easier. Plus, on a summer day, you can use window washing as an excuse to splash in the water a little bit.
Tip #7: Clean From Top to Bottom
If you really want your window or mirror to be streak-free, then follow “Top to Bottom” cleaning tip given by The Spruce.
Clean windows from the top to the bottom because the cleaning solution can drip, use gravity to your advantage, and let the cleaner drip into areas you haven’t washed yet. Begin at the top and work your way down to make sure that no drips will happen on the glass surfaces that are already perfectly cleaned.
So that’s it! Now you have the 7 best tips by experts at your fingertips with the help of this roundup! Hoping that cleaning your windows doesn’t have to be such a tedious task now.
Enjoy and happy cleaning! ?✌️
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