Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Exterior windows
• Method 2 of 3: Inner side of the window
• Method 3 of 3: Alternative method
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Washing windows takes time and dedication. Choose the tools and methods you need, and cleaning will take much less time, and the final result will pleasantly surprise you.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Exterior windows

1. 1 Collect all the tools you need. Make sure you have everything you need close at hand so that your work doesn't go to waste.
2. 2 Remove sliding windows if necessary. Most (if not all) windows in high-rise buildings can be removed by simply lifting the pull-out section and pulling the window into the room. (Although it is said that this is easy, in the case of large windows, for one, this work may not be feasible). Otherwise, you simply cannot clean the outside of the windows in a high-rise building.
3. 3 Pour warm water into a bucket and add a little cleaner of your choice.
4. 4 Remove the insect screens attached to the windows. Why wash it? In order to remove dirt particles that will fall on your windows with the next rain. This way, you will also get rid of the moldy smell on the window pane. To flush it you need:
   • Pull the mesh out of the joints and rinse them under the hose.
   • Wipe them gently with a rag or window brush.
5. 5 Take an old broom or rag and clean the cobwebs from the windows.
6. 6 Hose the outside of the window to remove dirt and dust from the window.
7. 7 Take a damp sponge and dry your window frame thoroughly.
8. 8 Soak the sponge in a bucket of water and start cleaning the windows in one of the following ways:
   • Start at the top-left corner of the window and work your way to the bottom-right corner in an s-shaped arc.
   • Start wiping the window at the top left corner and then work your way straight down. Take a dry rag and wipe off any excess water from the squeegee, then move to the next line until you reach the right side of the window.
   • Remember to wipe down the rubber squeegee with a dry cloth. Otherwise, streaks will remain on your window.
9. 9 Dry the window frame. After washing the glass, take a dry cloth and wipe the window with it.

Method 2 of 3: Inner side of the window

1. 1 Take whatever you need.
2. 2 Pour warm water into a bucket and add a little cleaner of your choice.
3. 3 Place a towel on the floor before cleaning the windows.
4. 4 Take a dusting rag and dust off the windows.
5. 5 Take a damp sponge and wipe down your window frame thoroughly.
6. 6 Soak a sponge in water and start cleaning windows using one of these methods:
   • Start at the top-left corner of the window and work your way to the bottom-right corner in an s-shaped arc.
   • Start wiping the window at the top left corner and then work your way straight down. Take a dry rag and wipe off excess water from the rubber squeegee for your windows, then work your way down to the next line until you reach the right side of the window.
   • Remember to wipe down the rubber squeegee with a dry cloth. Otherwise, streaks will remain on your window.
7. 7 Dry the window frame. After washing the glass, take a dry cloth and wipe the window with it.

Method 3 of 3: Alternative method

1. 1 Pour warm water into a bucket. Warm water removes sand and dirt better than cold water, but hot water can crack a window if it's cold outside.
2. 2 Take a bottle of rubbing alcohol. Alcohol is an effective window cleaner. Isopropyl alcohol works best. Do not use wine or other drinks that contain other types of alcohol.
3. 3 Take paper towels. Use a lint-free towel (or even toilet paper) if you don't want lint left on the window.
4. 4 Pour ¼ alcohol into the water.
5. 5 Let the water sit for one minute.
6. 6 Stir well to mix the alcohol and water.
7. 7 Soak half of the towel in the bucket.
8. 8 Wipe the window horizontally and vertically.
9. 9 Wipe the window dry with another towel in the same way as you washed it, with horizontal and vertical movements.

Tips

• Do not use a mop on a window that is exposed to the sun, otherwise streaks will remain on it.
• If drops remain near the edges, gently wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth or a clean finger, but do not rub the glass surface. If they are very close to the edge, it is best to leave them as they are.
• When you wipe the windows from the inside of your home, place an old towel under the window to let the drops drip onto it.
• Wipe down the inside of the windows first. By cleaning the outside of your windows, your tools and water will get dirty much faster.
• You can buy special window cleaners at your local hardware store.
• Only use glass cleaner on panels that are too small to be cleaned with a window mop and on delicate parts.
• A good investment would be to purchase a high quality professional window squeegee. The extra money you spend will help you avoid frustration and save you time. Measure your smallest window, and buy a mop with the widest blade that will fit in your window.
• Try tilting the mop when you wipe the window with it.
• Don't forget that a window squeegee has both a wet and a dry side. If water is dripping off the top of the mop, simply apply light pressure to the dripping part of the mop. This will help squeeze water out of the mop from time to time.
• Practice, practice, practice.

Warnings

• Abrasive materials on some sponges can scratch the window.
• If possible, use a telescopic cue to reach tall windows while on the floor. Also find out if the window can be removed so you can clean it. If you do need a ladder, be very careful with it and don't try to reach where you can't.

What do you need

• Sponge
• Mop for windows
• Dry rag
• Bucket
• Stepladder (optional)
• Old broom (optional)
• Paper towels (optional)
• Water hose (optional)
• Old rags
• Lint-free towel
• Newspapers (optional)
• Choice of cleaning agent
• Warm water
• Towel
• Mop
• Dust cloth
• Isopropyl alcohol (optional)