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Step 1
Gather old towels to place under the interior window to catch drips when it is being washed or use a large water resistant tarp. Have on hand some small, lint-free rags or towels for wiping the windows.
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Step 2
Purchase a squeegee with a removable blade so that different width blades can be attached. Start with a standard 12 inch blade for most windows. Choose a squeegee that can be fitted on an extender handle for hard-to-reach windows.
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Step 3
Use ordinary dishwashing liquid as the cleaning agent. Choose a non-antibacterial dishwashing liquid to avoid streaks on the glass.
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Step 4
Have on hand some ultra-fine (Quadruple "0") steel wool to rub out hand prints, greasy or oily marks on the glass or to remove paint. Use steel wool only on tempered glass to avoid scratching it with other scraping tools, like razor blades.
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Step 5
Include some windshield washer fluid and de-icer in the window washing equipment. Pour it into the water on cold days to prevent the cleaning solution from freezing on the glass.
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Step 6
Choose a wide sponge or "wand" to use to get the windows wet for washing. Pick a sponge with a screw-fitting for a broom handle or extension wand.
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Step 7
Buy a professional window washing bucket that allows the long sponge to be completely immersed in just a few inches of water. Pick up another bucket to hold the squeegees and other window cleaning supplies.
