Most Common Questions in Cleaning Glass Windows - Cashmere, Wool and Silk directory

Cleaning your windows is one of the tasks that you have to should do often so that your house will look clean and beautiful.

�When is the right time to clean the windows? When it comes to cleaning your window, you have to consider the atmosphere and situation. If it is too hot, you better postpone it. This is because hot temperature will cause your cleaning solution to dry up fast. If this happens, the solution will just leave creases on your windows which are very unpleasant.

�How many times should the windows be cleaned? Basically, if you think your windows are already too dirty, then you better conduct a general cleaning immediately. But technically, three times in year is already considered to be a good habit.

�What should be the tools to use? The basic tools that you need are the squeegee, chamois, terry cloth, washer, and an extension for your squeegee. These things are good investment if you clean your windows personally. Still, you can consider other materials if you do not want to buy such cleaning equipments. However, there is a great possibility that scratches and streaks would be present in your glass after cleaning because inappropriate materials will just cause such unwanted stain. If this would happen, you may have no other choice but to replace your glass window.

�What is the appropriate solution? If you have the typical glass windows, you can use white vinegar and water as the cleaning solution. You just have to consider a ratio of 1:1 to make sure that your windows will be cleaned properly. However, if you have a tinted window, lessen the solution to a ratio of 1:10. This is because your windows are treated. It will be harmful if harsh solution will be used on it.

�How to clean glass windows? Basically, you just have clean it with a washer first. When this is done, you just have to use the squeegee to wipe off the washer. You also have to use it vertically starting from the corner. It should also be in an �S-shape� movement so that there would be no unpleasant dirt that would stick. If there are still dirt that stick especially on the edges, using the chamois to wipe it off is the solution.

You have to make sure that all the needed materials for cleaning are already near you. This is to get done with the cleaning smoothly.

�Basic reminders You must not clean your windows if it is in direct contact with the sunlight. This would just make the solution dry up fast. If this happens, the solution will just leave unwanted streaks to the glass which is difficult to remove.

Also, you should not use old clothes or paper towels. These materials may just cause scratches on your window pane. It is also not advisable to use abrasive materials like steel wool or razors on getting rid of stubborn stain or dirt. This will just create unpleasant streaks. -- iS