How to Fill Buckets for Window Washing

Window washing is no fun if you have to run back and forth to the sink. It's easier to have buckets on hand so you can wash and save your energy at the same time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Pick out a bucket or buckets to use. Plastic is less expensive, but metal buckets can be filled higher and are more durable.

2. Make sure your squeegee can fit comfortably inside the bucket without scraping the sides. You'll need to dip the squeegee into the bucket frequently while washing.

3. Find a water outlet. If you're in a home, it's easier and faster to fill your buckets in the bathtub. If you're in a commercial area where water outlets don't have handles, you'll need a water key to turn on the water.

4. Fill your bucket with water and dishwashing soap or any cleaning solution you want to use. It's best to use hot water.

5. Use a sprayer attachment in order create more bubbles if you're using soap or a cleaning solution. You may need to have an extra bucket for rinse water if you're using a lot of soap because your windows are extremely dirty.

Tips & Warnings

• It's best to wash windows on a cloudy day so your solution won't dry too fast on the window and leave streaks.
• Don't use a bucket of water that has too much foam--an inch thick is too much.

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