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Washing windows is a real headache for many housewives.
It is not enough to simply remove dirt from them; you need to ensure that there are no streaks on the glass. You can make your work easier with the help of a window washer - a simple and practical device.

Read about what types of window washers there are, how to choose them correctly, and how to wash windows with them.

Classic window cleaning

This method is suitable for a gloomy day, since in bright sunshine the cleaning composition will dry too quickly and will certainly leave behind unsightly stains.

Necessary tools

The classic method of washing windows involves a couple of large buckets. One bucket is filled with detergent, the second with clean water. Regular windows are washed using a foam sponge. For very dirty objects, you will have to resort to a stiff sponge. As for the napkin, it should be soft and lint-free. The ideal option is microfiber.

Mom washed the frame

The poet described the mother’s competent actions, since the work should really begin with washing the frames. First, the frame is cleaned of dust and dirt particles using an ordinary vacuum cleaner. A dry cloth is also quite suitable for these purposes. Then the frame is thoroughly washed with detergent and wiped with a damp cloth.

Glass care

The glass is cleaned with a foam sponge treated with detergent. Dirty areas are cleaned with a hard sponge. The detergent is then removed from the glass surface with clean water. Next, this surface is carefully wiped with a dry microfiber cloth.

Helpful information

Tips for using window washers:

A nozzle made of any material must be properly cared for. They must be washed from dirt and dried after each use.
Do not dry rags or foam rubber on heating devices, as they will quickly deteriorate.
The lighter the mop, the more convenient it is to use. Handling heavy devices can be difficult for women.

You will find a lot of important and useful information about fast and effective window cleaning in this section.

How to clean windows with a squeegee

Many housewives prefer this method of washing windows.
It is simple and effective, and is performed using a scraper (sometimes called a “screed” or “squeeze”), which can be purchased at any hardware store. First stage

At this stage, a screed and two buckets are prepared. Soapy water is poured into one, clean water into the other. You will also need foam sponges, as well as dry cotton wipes.

Removing dirt

First you need to thoroughly treat the foam sponge with soapy water. After processing, it must be thoroughly squeezed out so that soapy water does not flow from it.

Then use a wrung-out sponge to clean the glass. Particular attention is paid to the junction of the frame and the glass surface. This place always gets filled with a lot of dust and dirt.

Dirty water is removed from top to bottom using a scraper. If the glass is too dirty, the procedure is repeated again.

Cleaning glass

At the final stage, the glass surface is washed with clean water. You should wipe the glass from the top first, while it is still damp. The scraper should move exclusively in a horizontal plane at an acute angle of approximately 30 degrees. After the next pass, you must carefully wipe the rubber of the squeegee from dirt using a dry cloth.

Droplets and streaks remaining on the glass are eliminated with cotton cloth. And there were no more divorces.

Sequence of work

Window washing should begin with profile processing. To do this, you need to use either a sponge or a soft cloth.

For your information . Using a hard scourer can significantly damage the plastic, resulting in scratches.

The frame is washed first from the inside, then the outside is washed.

You should adhere to the following order:

Dust that has accumulated on the frame is removed.
Wash the rubber seal. Treatment must be carried out at least 3 times a year;
Treat the seal with silicone compound.
The glass is washed (from the inside), special attention should be paid to the window joints, then the surface of the glass is cleaned. Movements must be carried out in a horizontal direction.
The outer side of the glass is washed. It is best to use a special mop. You need to move it in a vertical direction.
Clean the drainage system.

More detailed instructions are as follows:

A bucket of clean water is filled.
The napkin is washed in it, then it is wrung out.
The glass is wiped with it, the movements are light, this gets rid of the bulk of the dirt.
The water is changed, the frame is washed. To wash a wooden frame, it is better to use shampoo or dishwashing detergent.
Use a fur coat (if available) to remove dirt on the frame.
The water is changed again, the frame is wiped.
A cleaning agent (industrial or folk) is applied to the surface of the glass.
If an industrial product is used, it is removed using a screed, and then the surface is wiped with a special microfiber cloth.
When using a folk remedy, it is washed off with ordinary clean water, and the moisture is removed with napkins.
Regular newspapers are great for cleaning glass to give it an extra shine.

How to wash windows on a balcony or loggia

Loggias and balconies abound in hard-to-reach places. Not everyone knows how to wash windows on a balcony, but we will tell you about it. For this purpose, purchase a special mop that has a rubber attachment, as well as a soft attachment, with which glass surfaces are cleaned with a cleaning solution. The rubber nozzle will remove water stains from the windows. This attachment is treated only with clean water after each use. The nozzle starts cleaning from the top of the window and gradually moves down. In this case, you should leave five centimeters before the beginning of the frame. The lower part of the balcony is treated with a dry microfiber cloth or screed.

Many housewives prefer to use a stepladder, the height of which reaches the top of the balcony window. You can successfully use a stepladder in an apartment whose windows are equipped with inconvenient narrow window sills.

During work, you must carefully follow safety rules. It is strictly forbidden to lean on doors and glass surfaces.

I hope you figured out how to wash windows without streaks, we hope the article was useful to you! See you again!

We recommend purchasing a rear glass cleaner for perfect cleaning.

Scope of application

As already mentioned, the mop is used by industrial climbers in cleaning companies and housewives. But this is not a complete list of areas where a mop can be used. Cafes, canteens and restaurants use the device to easily wash windows, because they have large double-glazed windows. During public works and general washing, it will become a reliable assistant.

How to choose a mop for windows

Mops for windows from different manufacturers can differ greatly from each other, but the main thing remains the same: the design includes a nozzle for washing window glass (it can be made of a sponge or microfiber) and a rubber scraper (vodogon) designed to remove dirty water.

The handle of a mop for windows can be of different lengths, ranging from 15-20 centimeters to several meters (as a rule, these are sliding telescopic structures). Mops with short handles are quite convenient if we are talking about standard windows, and the owner is quite tall. If, by raising your hand, you can touch the top frame of the window frame with your fingers, you don’t really need a mop with a long handle.

Mops with telescopic handles are indispensable in houses with panoramic glazing and high ceilings, as well as in cases where it is necessary to wash non-opening windows on a balcony or loggia.

Often mops with a telescopic handle are also equipped with a device with which you can change the working angle of the nozzles, which greatly simplifies the work

Stock up on special equipment

Window mop

Special mops are much more effective than small sponges and rags. As a rule, they are equipped with a microfiber or foam nozzle and a rubber scraper - nothing more is needed. Because of the long handle, the mop is especially convenient for cleaning large windows, although there are also brushes with short handles.

The mop is easy to use. Using a cloth tip, apply the cleaning solution to the glass. If you choose a highly foaming product, rinse and wring out the nozzle and go over the glass again to remove excess foam.

Use a rubber squeegee to remove the water, starting from the top corner of the window. Clean the next area by stepping slightly with the scraper onto the clean surface. Every time you reach the bottom of the glass, wipe the scraper with a dry cloth (preferably microfiber).

In the end, all you have to do is remove the water that has accumulated below with a rag.

In some cases, the mop configuration allows you to use two attachments at the same time.

Spray brush

A three-in-one device: a window cleaning nozzle, a scraper and a solution sprayer.

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The operating principle of this brush is approximately the same as the previous one. True, you won’t need to do any extra steps to wet the fabric. You can simultaneously spray the solution and distribute it with the nozzle, and then turn the brush over to remove the water with a scraper.

Magnetic brush

This design works using magnets and allows you to wash the window on both sides at the same time. The magnets in the brushes come in different powers; some can even clean double-glazed windows.

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How to operate the device is demonstrated in this video.

Some models do not have a removable microfiber glass polishing pad. In this case, to cope with stains, you will have to brush the window several times.

Window cleaning robot

An ingenious device that will do absolutely everything for you. The robot itself cleans, polishes and moves across the glass. Some models work on the principle of magnetic brushes and remove dirt from both sides. Others are equipped with a vacuum pump, due to which they are attached to vertical surfaces. True, only on one side.

The only drawback of such robots is the price. They, of course, cost much more than all other devices.

Other devices that will simplify cleaning in general and washing windows in particular are presented here.

How to clean windows with a mop

Before you start mopping the glass, rinse and dry the window frame and the window sill. If the windows have not been washed for several months and are very dirty, use a slightly damp cloth to wipe off visible dirt from the glass. After this, you can start cleaning the glass with a mop.

Pour warm water into a basin and add window cleaning liquid to it (1-2 tablespoons for every liter of water). Also prepare a bowl of clean water for rinsing the attachments, a couple of dry kitchen towels or clean cotton rags. Paper towels and toilet paper will also come in handy, but you can do without them.

Instead of window cleaning liquid, you can add “folk remedies” to the water - vinegar, ammonia or vodka

The technology for washing glass with a mop is as follows: - moisten a sponge or microfiber brush attachment in the cleaning solution, do not wring it out; - lightly pressing, wet the glass over the entire surface; - if there are particularly dirty places on the glass, treat them additionally, in a circular motion; - rinse the nozzle in clean water, squeeze out excess water; - wipe the rubber squeegee dry with a clean rag or towel; - place the squeegee in the upper left corner of the window and, pressing it against the glass, move the mop strictly vertically, from top to bottom, driving away water and dirt - to the bottom edge of the frame; - wipe the scraper dry; - repeat the operation on the next section of the window, installing the scraper so that its left edge extends a centimeter and a half into the already cleaned area.

After each pass, wipe the scraper dry: only in this case there will be no water streaks left on the window.

After the glass is cleaned, all that remains is to wipe the bottom of the frame, collect water from the window sill (this can be done using the cleaning attachment of a mop) and, if there are small stains or unfinished areas in the corners on the glass, wipe them until they shine with paper or a dry cloth .

Preparation

First, you must prepare all the necessary window cleaning products. There are two ways to wash windows: manually and using a window washer. For manual washing, use regular fabrics, newspapers or special microfiber cloths. In turn, the window washer includes a handle, at the end of which there is a holder, on one side of which there is a sponge, and on the other a special rubber scraper (they can be separate objects: a separate sponge and a separate scraper). We’ll tell you how to wash using one or another method a little later, but for now let’s talk about preparation.

To clean windows, we definitely need detergents. There are a lot of special cleaning products for windows, you can buy them in any supermarket, and we recommend giving preference to them. If you don’t have such a product on hand, you can prepare it at home: one drop of dishwashing detergent per liter of water, or make a regular soap solution. It is also popular to wash windows with ammonia, adding it to water in a ratio of 1:10, but there is no point in this, since special window cleaning products are much better.

Before washing windows, it is recommended to remove the curtains, as well as remove all appliances and furniture that are located near the window.

You can get more detailed advice from the video below.

How to clean windows

Many special devices have been invented to clean frames and glass from dirt, some of them are practically useless, others significantly facilitate the process.

Effective tools:

Porous sponge. We choose a product with sides of different hardness. We wash the glass with a soft half, and remove old dirt with a hard half.
Absorbent wipes. A soft cloth is intended for wiping dry. Special napkins made of artificial suede and microfiber, which do not leave streaks, are very good for these purposes.
Double-sided squeegee or scraper for windows. A long foam rubber or microfiber sponge is attached to one side of the tool, and an elastic rubber scraper to the other. Some models are equipped with a telescopic handle, which makes their use very convenient.
Magnetic sponges. The built-in magnet allows you to simultaneously wash the inner and outer surface of the glass. Convenient for cleaning windows located on upper floors.

If there are no special tools, you can get by with a few cotton rags that absorb water well and any sponge.

Pros and cons of using

Pros of using a window washer:

making it easier to clean windows;
the ability to safely clean even on high floors;
ease of use;
compact dimensions when assembled;
reusable;
ease of storage.

The main disadvantage of inexpensive models is that their attachments are made of foam rubber, which quickly breaks. Also, plastic handles and water wringing devices often break.

Higher quality types of glass washers are made of metal and microfiber. They are reliable, but more expensive.

Window cleaners

The widest range of such products is presented in all stores. You need to understand that to wash windows you will need two different compositions: one for glass, the second for frames and window sills. In principle, you can use a general solution in the form of a soap solution, but the result will not be the best. It will be difficult to remove stains from glass, and you will have to spend a lot of effort on washing window sills and frames.

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It is better to select two compositions. An alcohol-based composition, available in a spray bottle, is well suited for glass. It is easy to use, and there are practically no stains. For frames, we select the appropriate product based on the type of material. For plastic, for example, cleaning abrasives and aggressive agents are contraindicated. Painted wood cannot be washed with soda solutions.

Why does dirt appear?

Knowing the reasons why structures become dirty, you can quickly solve the problem and correctly carry out the entire cleaning process. Here are the main factors of pollution.

Precipitation. Snow, hail, and rain quickly pollute the outside. In addition to stains, spots appear.
Dust. It appears not only outside, but also inside the room. We wipe it regularly, especially in the warm season. We do not leave dust on the windowsill, between the frames.
Temperature changes. Lead to condensation accumulation. There can be especially a lot of it in the kitchen, where food is constantly being prepared. Streaks form.
Smoking. A nicotine film appears on the glass.

During the repair process, paint and varnish materials may get on the glass and frames, which are quite difficult to remove. In order not to damage the surface, we protect them during work by covering them with film, newspapers, and cloth.

Floor slabs are laid between floors; they are also called lightweight slabs. These slabs are characterized by stiffening ribs and carry a standard load.

How to clean windows: step-by-step instructions

It doesn't take much effort to clean your windows. All you have to do is do everything right, and to do this, follow five simple steps.

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We remove unnecessary things

Washing windows should begin with cleaning the window sill. It's good if it's usually empty. But most often, at best, there are pots of flowers here, and there may be other items. We completely clean the window sill, preparing the place for cleaning.

Washing frames

Windows begin to be washed from the frames. It may seem strange to some, but this helps optimize the process. If you wash the sashes after the glass, the latter will certainly contaminate the water drips and you will have to repeat the operation again.

We wet the frames with water, rinse them clean with a suitable detergent and wipe dry.

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Cleaning the fittings

This primarily applies to plastic windows. We thoroughly wash the rubber seals that press the glass to the frame, clean all metal window fittings and drainage elements. It is especially important to keep drains clean: if they become clogged, the window will fog up or become covered with ice during the cold season.

Washing glass

The easiest way to do this is with a special product sprayed from a spray bottle. If the glass is too dusty, it must be wiped first. Then apply the detergent composition, wipe the surface with a cloth and polish with a clean cloth.

Cleaning the window sill

The window is already clean - all that remains is to wash the window sill using any suitable product.

At the end of wet cleaning, it is advisable to lubricate all metal fittings with machine oil, this will extend its service life. Rubber seals on plastic windows are lubricated with a special solution containing silicone. In this way, it will be possible to maintain their plasticity and prevent the appearance of cracks.

Security measures

The process of washing windows is not such a safe procedure. Therefore, you need to take precautions:

It is necessary to check how strong the window sill and frame are before washing the windows.
Place the stepladder in such a way that it stands level and is stable; do not place any other objects under it in order to increase its height. According to statistics, it is the incorrect installation of stepladders that leads to more accidents when washing windows.
You can't lean on the frame.
You cannot open both window sashes at the same time when washing.
Do not completely fill the bucket with water: if the soap solution spills, the surface of the window sill will become slippery.
You cannot place a bucket of water on the surface of the windowsill for the same reasons that it is forbidden to fill the bucket completely.
You need to leave as much free space as possible close to the window, which will allow you to move around easily.
Do not touch electrical appliances with a wet cloth/sponge, otherwise there is a risk of electric shock.
It is forbidden to stand on the battery to wash the frame; this option increases the risk of falling.

How to wash plastic windows at home, the better - such queries are very popular in all search engines. This is explained by the fact that almost every person in his life has faced the need to wash the windows in his apartment in order to ensure proper cleanliness and order.

Despite the fact that such a task is quite common and natural, cleaning windows properly (especially after repairs) is often not at all easy: firstly, you can damage the window fittings by choosing the wrong tool, secondly, stains often remain, and thirdly , the activity itself may be unsafe if certain measures are not followed.

Therefore, it is important to learn how to do this correctly, using modern and folk recipes, thereby ensuring a clean and cozy appearance inside and facade outside the living space.

*Prices are current as of September 2022.

How to use a window cleaning squeegee correctly

If the windows are very large and you cannot reach every corner of the glass surface, you should use a double-sided squeegee with a telescopic handle. First, moisten a sponge in clean water and wipe the glass with it. Then we apply detergent to it and wash the glass surface until it shines.

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Now we turn the squeegee over, place the scraper at the top of the window, lightly press it against the glass and move it down. We wipe the rubber strip dry and repeat the operation until the entire surface has been treated. This way you can clean even the largest window quickly and easily.

Process technology

Wet a rag or sponge with detergent (or spray it on the surface to be treated). Apply to the window profile, wash, then rinse with clean water and wipe with a dry cloth (so that there are no streaks left). I also wash the glass. But if you have a window washer or coat, then you will wash the glass a little differently: wash the surface with a window washer or coat sponge soaked in the solution, then use a rubber scraper to move it from top to bottom from frame to frame to remove foam and dirt. We rinse the window washer and use the scraper again - this way it’s very good to wash off the solution without leaving streaks on the glass. And much less hand movements are required. Finally, you need to wipe the glass with a dry microfiber cloth or a regular rag (which, however, will not give the same result).

How to wash windows: instructions from Martha Stewart

American cleaning genius Martha Stewart has another trick for cleaning windows.

Remove dirt and dust from the window sill and other horizontal surfaces.
Make a cleaning solution from vinegar and water (1:1 ratio) and wipe the glass with it.
Clean the windows with a rubber squeegee.
Wipe the glass dry with store-bought cleaner.

The entire process is shown in this short video.

Material prepared by: Inna Yasinovskaya

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