Removing Whitewash From Glass

A soapy sponge is enough to remove whitewash.

Whitewash is a type of paint made from lime (calcium hydroxide), whiting chalk and a few other additives. Whitewash is often applied to windows as decoration, to provide seasonal shade or to prevent birds from accidentally flying into windows during migration season. Generally, whitewash is as easy to remove as it is to apply.

Things You'll Need

• Large container
• Liquid detergent soap
• White vinegar
• Sponge
• Hose

Instructions

1. Mix a soap solution of 1 quart water, 1 tablespoon liquid detergent soap and 1 tablespoon white vinegar in a large container.

2. Dip the sponge in the soap solution and scrub the whitewash away.

3. Rinse the windows with a fresh sponge and clean water. Or simply spray them down with a hose.

References

• Fatal Light Awareness Program: How to Make Windows Safe for Birds
• Philippa Johnson: Windows and Whitewash
• "Gardening in Your Greenhouse"; Mark Freeman; 1998
• "Popular Mechanics Complete Home How-To"; Albert Jackson, et al.; 2009