How to Buff a Window

A good wash lets the sunshine into your rooms.

A clean window brightens your house. A squeegee pulls the wash water away with its rubber edge, leaving your window with no streaks. For best results, wash on a cloudy day so the sun doesn't dry the windows before you can use your squeegee. If you don't have a squeegee, use crumbled newspaper for a lint-free clean.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Bucket
• Sponge
• Squeegee
• Cloth

Instructions

1. Fill a bucket with 1 quart water and 1 tablespoon white vinegar. Wet a clean sponge in the solution and wipe the window to remove any surface dirt.

2. Scrape off any stubborn spots of dirt or grime with a razor blade.

3. Wet the window again with the solution and sponge. Draw a squeegee across the window from top to bottom. Wipe the squeegee with a dry cloth and draw it across the window again, overlapping the first section to avoid streaks. Continue until the entire window is clean.

4. Dry the edges of the window and the window sill with a clean, dry cloth.

References

• You Tube: How to Clean a Window
• Apartment Therapy: How to Clean a Window
• Earth Easy: Non-Toxic Home Cleaning