How to Clean a Window

Few people wash their windows twice a year as is recommended. But there is nothing that transforms a room as much as clean windows. With just a few common supplies, you can clean windows like a professional and experience a bit of instant gratification.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bucket
• Dishwashing liquid
• Rags
• Squeegee
• Lint-free cloth
• Chamois

1. Rinse windows outside with plain water first if they are really dirty. Add just a squirt of dishwashing liquid to a bucket of warm water. Wash the window with soapy water.

2. Use a soft toothbrush to remove dirt from the corners of the windows if needed.

3. Put the blade of your squeegee at the top of the window and pull it straight down to the bottom of the window pane. Wipe the squeegee blade with a lint-free rag. Repeat as many times as necessary to remove the soapy water from the entire pane.

4. Take a damp chamois and wipe away any water remaining on the edges of the window. Dry the window sill with a rag in order to keep the paint or varnish from getting damaged.

Tips & Warnings

• Old linen napkins or cloth diapers are good lint-free options for drying the squeegee between strokes.
• If your squeegee squeaks too much, you might need to add a bit more soap to your bucket of water.
• Don't use too much soap. Just a drop will do because you don't want too many suds.