How to wash windows in an apartment without stains

With the advent of spring or before the holiday, I want the house to sparkle with purity and brilliance. And first of all - to make the windows look great, because it is in them that mischievous sun's rays fall in order to fill the room with warmth and joy. But to do this with a brilliant result is far from always possible. Meanwhile, the hour of general cleaning is getting closer, and the glass covered with dirt and dust, as if they were asking themselves: how to effectively wash the windows on the balcony so that the soul sings and the heart rejoices?

"Classic" will always help!

First of all, remember the classic method, which is also very popular. It would be best to do it when it is cloudy on the street, because the bright sun will dry the washing solution faster than required, and the glass will remain in treacherous stains.

• We stock up on a pair of large tanks, in one of which - clean water, and in the other - a washing solution. Add two sponges to them - soft foam and hard, as well as soft microfiber-based fabric.
• Before we get down to the glass, wipe the frames. The sequence is this: if the vacuum cleaner is first, then a dry rag, then a soap solution and, finally, a rag soaked in clean water.
• If the loggia is cool, then it will be right to take care of warm clothes: windows do not like to be treated superficially and looked after without proper preparation. And so that the glass does not sweat directly during operation - provide a flow of warm air in the loggia.
• We take a foam sponge, wet it with soapy water and wash the glass, using also a hard sponge in those places where the surface is very dirty.
• After that, you can wash off the surface with plenty of clean water to remove the remnants of detergent and wipe dry.
• To shine the windows on both sides, we use a microfiber cloth, which absorbs moisture perfectly and does not leave streaks.

An ordinary newspaper or toilet paper will complete the glossing at home. Just wipe her glass. This method, called "classics", was inherited from our grandmothers, it’s better to think of something better.

My windows in an advanced way

Even the most patented “classic” sometimes fails if, for example, you do not put enough effort into rubbing newspaper on one side of the window. Therefore, there is a way to wash the windows in the apartment as if they had just been removed from the factory packaging. And you will not have to exert excessive efforts, and the shine is achieved quickly, almost effortlessly. The time-consuming process can be simplified by using a scraper, screed, or distillation. At the same time, you can purchase a product in the store so that the glasses do not sweat.

First we prepare a scraper and stock up with containers for detergent and water, as well as foam sponges and dry cotton rags. Further, a little more attention is necessary in order to correctly move in a given direction. The sponge goes into a container with soapy water. For better cleaning, you can squeeze it to a state where the water does not drain by itself.

Wipe the glass completely, not forgetting the joints to remove all the dirt accumulated in them. After that, we drive all the moisture down with a scraper, holding the tool strictly horizontally and without wiping anything.It doesn’t matter if there are stains on the surface of the windows. If necessary, go through the glass again. Now the most crucial moment begins, it is necessary to correctly do everything that is required. We wash everything clean, moving along the surface from above, making horizontal passages with a scraper, so that the angle is about 30 degrees. After each pass, the rubber should be cleaned cleanly with a dry cloth.

It was the turn of dry rags with which you can remove the remaining small drops and thin strips. The process is completed with a dry rag, which passes the perimeter so that no water remains near the frames. That's all, quickly, without divorces and special efforts.

Hard-to-reach places are next

These traditionally include loggias and balconies. If you intend to give dirt a fight, then you can purchase a special mop designed for these purposes. It has a set of two nozzles, one soft, the other rubber. The first is required in order to wash the glass with detergents, and the second - for cleaning the remaining moisture. When working in a loggia with a mop, you can rinse the rubber nozzle in clean water and not use detergents after each pass. Movements on the surface of the windows follow from top to bottom, it is not necessary to reach the frames, this surface can then be wiped dry with a dry rag.

If the mop has not proved itself properly, it will be correct to use a stepladder. You should make sure that the height is optimal, and you quickly and easily reached the top of the windows. The same stepladder is good at home if the apartment has narrow window sills. And so that the windows in the apartment do not sweat, especially in winter, check if the tightness near the frames is respected?

Another nuance that should be properly assessed when washing windows: you can not lean on the door or lean on the glass, it threatens an irreparable disaster.

Separately, it should be emphasized the relevance of the question of how to wash the windows on the balcony from the outside, observing safety precautions. If your apartment is on the first floor, then there is no problem, it is enough to have a stepladder or an ordinary staircase. But if tens of meters are up to your windows, then cleaning specialists will help you wash them on both sides. At least for you, tall windows without special climbing equipment (there are such workers called industrial climbers) will not only be inaccessible, but even dangerous.

Washing sliding and plastic windows, as well as other secrets

There are many ways to quickly and cost-effectively wash the surface of windows from two sides from strong contaminants. Simply dilute your detergent with ammonia or any other alcohol. A chalk solution based on two tablespoons of crushed chalk per liter of water will also help to clean the surface cleanly and without stains. But vinegar in undiluted form will be best made transparent matte surface. Any old stains from paint or bird droppings can be easily removed with a regular dangerous shaving blade. And if the windows are sweating badly, you should wipe them with a solution of 20 parts glycerol and 1 part alcohol.

If you decide to wash the sliding windows, you should be prepared to remove and disassemble the frames. This process is rather laborious if you intend to reach two sides, and it would be better to invite a specialist for this purpose.

Separately, you should talk about plastic windows and caring for them at home.

• It is believed that the apartment will be clean if you wash the windows once every six months. But you can take care of the plastic surface and more often, excluding aggressive and abrasive from detergents.
• Plastic surfaces should not be exposed to gasoline or solvents; otherwise they will turn yellow over time. It will be better if knives, screwdrivers, chisels and other sharp objects are not used when removing dirt from plastic glass.
• It is also not recommended to wash it with ammonia or other alcohol already mentioned above. But a special spray and a soft rag are excellent tools for caring for a plastic window on both sides.
• If we are talking about small plastic windows, then cotton cloth and a sponge will help to wash them quickly and easily, household gloves are desirable on the hands.
• Loggias often have large panoramic windows. They are best washed with special screeds equipped with a sponge.
• Any plastic windows require more gentle care than ordinary glass. On both sides, it is most effective to wash them with a special solution commercially available. But if necessary, such a solution for washing a plastic window can be quickly prepared in the house. In one liter of water you need to stir a tablespoon of starch.
• There are other recipes, but it should be borne in mind that plastic glasses are very sensitive to aggressive environments.
• Usually, if you wash the glass on both sides, then, for example, in the loggia you should start by washing the window clean from the outside, and then move to the inner surface.

If it is not possible to often use the services of a cleaning service, and your apartment is on a high floor, then you can wash it on both sides of the window using a special magnetic brush.

The easiest way to keep your windows from sweating is to mix a couple tablespoons of salt in a glass of cold water.

By following these simple rules, you can maintain the perfect condition of the windows in your apartment.