Windows and your home
Generally, windows have several function in our homes. They help in filtering the air and sunlight that enters the house. In the absence of windows, the house would be gloomy. They can also serve as escape routes in emergency cases such as fire and the likes. Windows can likewise serve as a means to keep the privacy of your home, especially when they are closed or if a curtain is placed to prevent onlookers from peering inside the house.
With regards to the types of windows, they can be of many types: sliding windows, double glazed windows, vinyl replacement windows, wooden shaft windows.
Cleaning the windows like a professional
Cleaning the windows may be considered as the least focused when it comes to maintaining the house. We homeowners tend to focus on the interior of the house and the rooms. Making the house clutter-free, decorating the walls, choosing the right decor for the rooms and many others. Seldom do we think that, hey, I think I need to make the windows attractive and clean everyday. Well, hopefully not everyday, but to make them enticing to look at every time.
Many hate it when it comes to cleaning the windows. This is due to the fact that homeowners keep on insisting in using paper towels or newspaper, or spray cleaners. The fact is that, when you scrub the windows with these materials, you are just transferring the dirt instead of removing them. This makes the task double the effort.
Here are some tips on how to clean the windows as easy as 1 2 3, and leaving that smile on your face when finished:
Investing with the right equipment
Here are the things that you will be needing so that window cleaning would not be that strenuous:
1. Bucket – buckets for windows cleaning are long and slim which are just enough so that the squeegee and mop would fit.
2. Squeegee – the most important tool in window cleaning. We suggest to get a good quality of squeegee. They come in three parts that are available in the market: the handle, channel and rubber.
3. Scraper – usually comes in replaceable metal blades used in removing tough marks off. For instance paint, varnish, and others. A little one can be appropriate enough for the job.
4. Cleaning solution
5. Dry cloths – should be lint-free or microfiber cloths to finish the cleaning process.
The cleaning process – do it like a pro!
1. Choosing the appropriate day to clean your windows – any day would be good especially when it is cloudy since the sun will only cause the streaking regardless of any effort you have.
2. Fill the bucket with dish detergent and cold water.
3. Dip the squeegee with the we cover or washing cloth attached to the bucket with soapy water.
4. Smear the solution to the entire window. Scrub the windows of dirt and debris. You may use the scraper if needed. The proper way to use the scraper is by scraping it in the forward direction.
5. Remove the wet cover r the washing cloth from the squeegee. Draw the squeegee across the window from top to bottom. In this way, you are removing the cleaning solution and the dirt from the glass.
6. Using a clean cloth, wipe the squeegee dry after each pass across the window. This would avoid drips and will keep the streaks from forming.
7. After using the squeegee, wipe dry the drips that are left behind using the cleaning cloth. Polish the window sill dry with drying cloth to have that finishing touches.