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• Spray the sticker with water and let it sit for a few minutes.
• Place the scraper on the window at a 45 degree angle and press gently. Start from below the scrape patch up. Wipe off the water with a washcloth.

Remove and sanitize plastic window curtains. For inside and outside windows, you need to clean plastic curtains every time you clean windows, that is about 2 times a year. Remove the plastic screen and use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum up dirt.

• Use a water hose or a water sprayer to gently spray the curtains before and after cleaning them.
• Use a clean cloth or sponge soaked in warm water mixed with a little vinegar or dish soap to remove any dirt. Allow window curtains to dry completely before changing.

Wash off dirt and rust on the outside window. Outside windows are exposed to all types of oil, dirt, pollutants and other substances. For very dirty windows, you should start cleaning by using a garden spray hose to wash off the top rust on the windows and glass panels.

• If you do not have a water tap, you can use a dust-free cloth and water to remove dirt. Or you can use the pressure washer set to low setting.

Vacuum or dust inside windows. Make sure to remove dust from windows, door frames and corners. This will help prevent dirt from spreading during cleaning.

• Before you start cleaning the interior windows, you should place a large towel in front and under the window to catch any dripping water.

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Part 2 of 2: Cleaning inside and outside of windows

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   Make a cleaning solution. There are a few different products you can try for window cleaning, but most experts recommend a basic solution of water and dish soap. Using a spray bottle and paper towels or newspaper will only spread the dirt and cleaning solution, leaving cloudy streaks on the windows. To make a cleaning solution for a window, you can mix:
   • 7.5 liters of water with 1 teaspoon (6 ml) of dish soap.
   • Water mixed with white vinegar in a ratio of 1: 1.
   • 1/4 cup (60 ml) Isopropyl alcohol with 1/4 cup vinegar, plus 1 teaspoon (15 g) cornstarch (to prevent stains) and 2 cups (480 ml) water.

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   Clean windows. A sponge can be used to clean windows with many small glass panels or a rubber brush on large single-panel windows. Squeeze any excess water and wipe all windows, making sure to wipe the corners of the doors clean.
   • To clean overhead outside windows without a ladder, you can attach a rubber broom or brush to a long stick or broom handle. You can also use a dedicated window cleaner to spray to a second floor window.
   • After cleaning one window, make sure to dry it before moving on to the next. If the rubber broom makes a clingy sound when scrubbing or drying your windows, you can add a little soap to the water.

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   Dry the windows. For windows consisting of small glass panels, use the blade of the rubber brush to wip the water vertically from top down. For large single-panel windows, wip the water in a horizontal motion. Start cleaning windows from top to bottom. Each wiping movement should overlap a few centimeters. Use a dust-free cloth to dry the brush blade between each window drying.
   • Make sure the brush blade is in contact with the window at all times.
   • One of the best ways to keep your windows free of streaks is to buy a good quality rubber brush and make sure the blade stays sharp. Also, be sure to use a cleaning solution that does not leave stains on the windows. Replace the blade as needed as the blunt blade does not attach properly to the windows and starts to leave stains.

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   Wipe off excess water. In areas where water is dripping, scattered, or dripping from windows, use an absorbent and dust-free cloth to dry. This can prevent stains on the windows.
   • To avoid damaging the door frame, use a cloth or other rag to dry the water on the windowsill.
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Advice

• Unfortunately, it is not possible to clean the inside of the double-glazed windows without damaging the sealing between the two windows. However, accumulating dirt or spider webs between the two glass panels is a sign that it has been exposed and you should consider replacing windows.