How to Quickly Wash Windows After Winter?

It seems like washing windows takes forever, but it's not really the case. You just need to prepare everything in advance and follow this simple instruction.

What do you need?

• sponge or brush with a long handle;
• two buckets: one with regular water and one with soapy solution;

• clean cloth (microfiber);
• a large towel or fabric to cover the floor.

When is the best time to wash windows?

Early in the morning or closer to evening, when the sun is not shining directly into the glass. With bright sunlight, you won't see all spots and water on the glass will dry quickly. So cloudy days are the best time for cleaning.

How to Wash Windows Correctly?

Prepare the Cleaning Solution

There are many window cleaning products, but the most trusted one remains the soapy solution. Instead of soap, you can add one teaspoon of dishwashing detergent or white vinegar to the bucket of water.

Before starting to wash windows, cover the floor with fabric or a towel to protect it from drips.

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Wipe Frames and Glass

For small windows, you can use a regular sponge: dip it into the bucket with soapy solution, then wring it out and wipe first the frame and then the window, not forgetting the corners.

For cleaning large windows, use a brush with a long handle. If it squeaks during washing, add a bit more soap to the water. Also make sure to rinse the glass with plain water at the end of cleaning: cleaning products may damage the sealant material.

How to Speed Up the Process? Choose one direction of movement, for example, from top to bottom. Circular motions leave streaks.

Dry the Glass

There is a special rubber squeegee on window cleaning brushes that helps dry the glass. Place it in the top left corner of the window and move strictly vertically down to the bottom edge of the frame.

Then dry it thoroughly and continue, each time placing the squeegee so that its left edge slightly overlaps the already cleaned area. At the end, dry all streaks on the glass and sill with microfiber cloth: it absorbs moisture well.

How to Speed Up the Process? When the rubber squeegee becomes dull, replace it with a new one: this way you’ll avoid streaks on the glass and finish faster.

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Don’t Forget About Mosquito Nets

They should be washed separately, preferably in the bathroom. To remove dust, rinse the entire net with water from a showerhead, and then use a brush with stiff bristles and the same soapy solution to remove spots. Dry the net with a microfiber cloth.

How About the Outside of the Window?

Stains on the glass outdoors are more frequent. If you need to remove stubborn spots, apply the cleaning product directly onto the sponge and wipe.

How to Speed Up the Process? Moisten the problem spot with vinegar from a spray bottle, leave for five minutes and then wipe with a cloth.