Window Washing

Washing Windows The Old Fashion Way

As most paper towels are made from recycled paper they contain chemicals that react poorly with the chemicals contained in commercially available window cleaners. This chemical reaction leaves a filmily haze on the window glass after cleaning. No amount of re-cleaning will remove the film. Most of the window washing cleaners on the market react the same way when used with paper towels. One of the most popular window washing cleaners is Windex. In itself Windex can do a fair job as long as a cloth is used to wipe the window dry rather than a paper towel. However, there is a better window cleaner that can be made from household items found in most houses.

Washing Windows the Old fashion Way:

If you live in an area where there is a lot of industrial pollutants or acid rain you may want to add a quarter cup of household ammonia to the mix; one cup of vinegar, one quarter cup of  ammonia to one gallon of water.

As a final note, never clean windows in direct sunlight. They tend to dry before they can be wiped dry leaving a streaky window.

Check list for window washing:

1. Make up your cleaning solution as described above.

2. Clear the window area by removing curtains or moving them aside.

3. For inside windows place a towel or newspaper on floor to absorb dripping

4. Gather your supplies:

Cleaning material:

• Spray bottle container or sprung to apply the cleaning solution

• Ladder or step stool as required

• Squeeze or clean cloth to wipe window dry

Now you have real clean windows!