How to Hand Wash a Window Without Leaving Streaks

Create a streak-free shine when hand washing your windows.

Glass cleaner that you buy commercially can sometimes create unsightly streaks on windows. Switch to something more natural and less expensive to wash a window by hand. Vinegar is an all-purpose cleaner that does more than deodorize your home. Washing windows with vinegar will create a sparkle and shine that will leave your home looking beautiful and your hard work rewarded.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic bucket
• White vinegar
• Liquid dish soap
• Window washer or cloth
• Soft cloth

Instructions

1. Fill a plastic bucket with warm water. Add a cup of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of liquid dish soap to create a window-cleaning solution.

2. Clean the windows with a window washer or just use a cloth. Dip the washer or cloth into the solution and carefully clean the windows. Start from the top and work your way down.

3. Wipe the windows with a dry, soft, microfiber cloth. The cloth will get the windows completely dry, and you are left with streak-free, clean windows.

Tips & Warnings

• For large or tall windows, use a squeegee to dry the windows instead of a cloth.

References

• Mrs. Clean: How to Wash Windows
• The Vinegar Institute: Uses & Tips
• Merry Maids: Cleaning Tips