There must have been times when you looked at your glass window and found it dirty and grimy. The sun Is shining outside with full intensity, and you want your interiors flooded with natural light, but your windows are covered in a translucent film of dirt, dust and dotted with water spots or splattered bugs. You will naturally want to clean these glass windows to enjoy the natural light on your interiors and the glorious views outside. At first thought, cleaning windows seems like an easy task. However, as you go about it, you will quickly realize you bit off more than you can chew, and you came unprepared for this mammoth task that requires precision and know-how.

Fortunately, we are here to guide you on your quest to pristine sparkling windows. There are two ways about it. Do it yourself and put in some time and elbow grease of your own, or make a small investment and lay back watching a professional window cleaning service take care of it.

The DIY approach.

You are constantly blasted with commercials showcasing various glass cleaning products, promising you a perfect glass surface after, but we recommend sticking to a homemade recipe. When mixed in a spray bottle, one part vinegar and two parts water make the perfect glass cleaner.

Whether you choose a glass cleaner off the shelf or use a homemade vinegar solution, cleaning a window can be broadly divided into two parts.

Interior Cleaning:

  1. Fill a large canister or bucket with clean, cold water mixed with a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
  2. Place a large towel or a cloth to soak up the run-off water.
  3. Using a clean microfiber cloth, go over the surface of the window. Start from the top and work your way to the bottom.
  4. Wipe down the frame of the window as well. Preferably with a different microfiber cloth.
  5. Use the window cleaning solution (Vinegar solution or store-bought).
  6. Wipe down the solution using a lint-free towel in a zig-zag motion. You can also use paper towels to dry the surface.
  7. Check for any remaining streaks or dirt. It would not hurt to respray the cleaning liquid and wipe it down for the best results.

Exterior Cleaning:

Cleaning the outside of a window is an entirely different process. The outside surface is usually covered in dirt and stains. This is the part where your patience is checked and where your elbow grease comes into play.

  1. Rinse the windows down with a hose first to get the dirt loosened and wash any debris sticking to the window surface.
  2. Fill a large canister or bucket with clean, cold water mixed with a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
  3. Using a microfiber cloth, go over the surface of the window thoroughly. You can also use a sponge mop for it. Use a long handle to get the tall windows.
  4. Rinse thoroughly with a hose again.
  5. Use a rubber-bladed squeegee to wipe the window dry. Be mindful and keep the squeegee angled towards the bottom of the window. Work your way from the top to bottom while wiping the squeegee with a dry, clean towel after each pass.
  6. Some stubborn dirt and stains like bird droppings, tree sap, or hard water spots might remain strong at this point too. In that case, soak the spots in vinegar-water solution for a few minutes. You can use soft sponges to try and wipe down these stains but be mindful that you do not use anything harsh like steel wool or a hard scrubber that will scratch the glass.
  7. Window screens are just as important to clean. Rinse them with plain water, followed by the vinegar-water solution. Rinse them again with plain water and let them dry before replacing them on your windows.

If you run into hard water stains, especially in areas like TampaBay, you should use commercial cleansers.

 

Professional Window Cleaning Services:

You must be aware of the difficulties in cleaning a window yourself. This is why you should consider hiring the services of a professional. A professional will clean your windows in the least time and with perfection.

We recommend that you save yourself some time and elbow grease. Hire a window cleaning service TampaBay and let the professionals handle these stubborn stains for you.

 

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