How to Wash Windows With a Squeegee
Washing windows with a squeegee is not only a more efficient use of effort, it does a better job of cleaning and can prevent scratching of the glass. A squeegee cleans windows faster and with less mess than other methods. A squeegee also allows you to reach windows that are placed high up, even on the second story, and clean them efficiently. Learning the proper technique for using a squeegee is not difficult and returns positive results. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Mix together ½ cup of household ammonia, 2 quarts of warm water and 1 tsp. of dishwasher detergent for the window cleaning solution. Pour it into a spray bottle.
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Spray the window cleaner on the surface of the glass.
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Tilt the squeegee at an angle at the top of the glass and press approximately one inch of the squeegee against the window frame. Pull the squeegee across the top of the window, leaving a dry area so that drips do not run down the window as you clean it.
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Wipe the blade of the squeegee with a clean damp cloth to remove the window cleaner residue and keep the blade moist.
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Place the clean blade of the squeegee horizontally against the top of the window frame with the end of the blade against the side of the window. Pull the squeegee straight down the window while keeping it pressed evenly against the glass. Wipe the blade with a clean damp cloth and repeat the procedure, overlapping the area already cleaned by approximately one inch until the window is clean.
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Use an extension pole that screws into the base of the squeegee to reach windows placed higher up.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't clean windows in direct sunlight. They may dry too quickly and streak.
Rinse outside windows with a hose or clean water to remove solid debris beforehand.
Change wash and rinse waters often.
Squeegees will not work on pebbled or textured glass. They will bump over the glass, leaving wet spots.
References
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