Comments on: How to Wash Windows http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/ Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: D. Livingston http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-47338 D. Livingston Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:07:24 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/home/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-47338 What is the "joy" soap to water ratio that is mentioned for cleaning windows like professionals use?? for example: 1 gallon of water mixed with 1/4 cup of "joy"... Please let me know- I'd appreciate it. What is the “joy” soap to water ratio that is mentioned for cleaning windows like professionals use?? for example: 1 gallon of water mixed with 1/4 cup of “joy”… Please let me know- I’d appreciate it.

]]> By: Donald http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-6407 Donald Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:51:14 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/home/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-6407 For outside of windows I mix dishwater soap and a very small squirt of Jet Dry. Apply and scrub with a long handled car wheel brush like you get from an automotive store. Rinse with water. A small squirt of Rinse Agent (Jet Dry) like you use in your dishwasher, in the soapy wash water will make the water shed off like water on a duck's back when you rinse. Can use the Rinse Agent in soapy water you clean your outside windows with and they will dry almost streak free. For outside of windows I mix dishwater soap and a very small squirt of Jet Dry. Apply and scrub with a long handled car wheel brush like you get from an automotive store. Rinse with water.
A small squirt of Rinse Agent (Jet Dry) like you use in your dishwasher, in the soapy wash water will make the water shed off like water on a duck’s back when you rinse. Can use the Rinse Agent in soapy water you clean your outside windows with and they will dry almost streak free.

]]> By: R Moore http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-5936 R Moore Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:00:19 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/home/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-5936 My complaints to your comment section. Your ideas sound good, but you include no amounts on the ingredients! Also, do any of you have special tips for outside windows that seems to accumulate "grease" from the smoke of wood-burners? R Moore My complaints to your comment section.

Your ideas sound good, but you include no amounts on the ingredients!

Also, do any of you have special tips for outside windows that seems to accumulate “grease” from the smoke of wood-burners?

R Moore

]]> By: Sally http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-3245 Sally Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:16:50 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/home/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-3245 If using a squeegee, on one side go vertical then horizontal on the other side. If there are streaks, you know which side it’s on. If using a squeegee, on one side go vertical then horizontal on the other side. If there are streaks, you know which side it’s on.

]]> By: Bonnie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-743 Bonnie Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:14:34 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/home/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-743 I use pure isopropyl alcohol to clean windows. It works great! Either wet a paper towel and clean or fill a spray bottle. Just be careful if you have any "wounds" on your hands cause it stings! I use pure isopropyl alcohol to clean windows. It works great! Either wet a paper towel and clean or fill a spray bottle. Just be careful if you have any “wounds” on your hands cause it stings!

]]> By: Jackie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-486 Jackie Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:27:15 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/home/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-486 When washing windows, and the car, i mix Downy April Fresh Fabric Softener and Ammonia together then put in a spray bottle. It works great!! Smells good and leaves no streaks. Good on the inside of the car, home windows, car windows, the kitchen floor. It does a wonderful job. When washing windows, and the car, i mix Downy April Fresh Fabric Softener and Ammonia together then put in a spray bottle. It works great!! Smells good and leaves no streaks. Good on the inside of the car, home windows, car windows, the kitchen floor. It does a wonderful job.

]]> By: Jan http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-482 Jan Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:36:58 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/home/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-482 I have used every technique, formula, spray, newspapers and special towels ever recommended. Then I saw the 'light'. At a building supply company, buy the same equipment that the professional window washers use. By using the following equipment and steps, you can cut window washing time by 80% and frustration by 100%. 1. quality squeegee 2. extension rod 3. plastic 'head' w/fuzzy (removable) covering 4. bucket w/ warm water 5. Joy dish soap Place terry towel on window ledge. Place fuzzy head on extension pole and dip into a bucket of warm, sudsy water. Wash entire window. Take off fuzzy head and replace w/squeegee. Squeegee off sudsy windows. YOU'RE DONE! Sparking, no streaking, and almost no effort. Brilliant. You'll get better w/the squeegee each time you try. Trust me. You'll love this technique, but you must buy quality squeegies (I have 2 sizes). I have used every technique, formula, spray, newspapers and special towels ever recommended. Then I saw the ‘light’. At a building supply company, buy the same equipment that the professional window washers use.

By using the following equipment and steps, you can cut window washing time by 80% and frustration by 100%.

1. quality squeegee
2. extension rod
3. plastic ‘head’ w/fuzzy (removable) covering
4. bucket w/ warm water
5. Joy dish soap

Place terry towel on window ledge. Place fuzzy head on extension pole and dip into a bucket of warm, sudsy water.
Wash entire window. Take off fuzzy head and replace w/squeegee.
Squeegee off sudsy windows. YOU’RE DONE! Sparking, no streaking, and almost no effort. Brilliant. You’ll get better w/the squeegee each time you try. Trust me. You’ll love this technique, but you must buy quality squeegies (I have 2 sizes).

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-481 Rebecca Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:33:14 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/home/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-481 Sticky stuff, like tape residue or tree sap is easier to scrape off than to wipe off. Use a flat bladed knife or a razor knife to remove things like this. Be careful to hold the knife flat and not at an angle or you will scratch the window. Sticky stuff, like tape residue or tree sap is easier to scrape off than to wipe off. Use a flat bladed knife or a razor knife to remove things like this. Be careful to hold the knife flat and not at an angle or you will scratch the window.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-480 Rebecca Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:32:44 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/home/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-480 Don't wash indoor or outdoor windows on a bright, sunny day. The cleaner will dry faster than you can wipe it off causing streaks. Don’t wash indoor or outdoor windows on a bright, sunny day. The cleaner will dry faster than you can wipe it off causing streaks.

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-479 Rebecca Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:32:23 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/home/how-to-wash-windows/#comment-479 I buy a bottle of the Windex Outdoor window cleaner that attaches to your hose. I use that until it is gone, then I replace it with soap and water. Accomplishes the same thing on outside windows and is much less expensive then buying the Windex over and over. I spray the window and scrub with a cloth, then squeegee the excess off. I buy a bottle of the Windex Outdoor window cleaner that attaches to your hose. I use that until it is gone, then I replace it with soap and water. Accomplishes the same thing on outside windows and is much less expensive then buying the Windex over and over. I spray the window and scrub with a cloth, then squeegee the excess off.

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