Cleaning windows has never been the most rewarding household chore. Taking hours to carefully clean and dry your windows can feel like a thankless and tedious task when you notice streaks and stains appearing just few hours later when the light hits the window in the right (or wrong) place.

It’s unsurprising, therefore, that an article in The Mirror places window cleaning in the list of top most-hated household chores. But as with many other household tasks, the key to success can be in the tools used rather than the elbow grease administered. Here are some top tips to take the frustration out of window cleaning.

Water Quality

Often we place an emphasis on the products and chemicals that we use to clean our glass, being enticed by those that promise a streak-free finish. In doing this we may forget about another essential ingredient in the cleaning process: the water. Although you might not notice it, the quality of tap water differs greatly by location. If you live in a hard water area, you may find that the levels of minerals found in water will show themselves as streaks and deposits left on your windows. For a better clean, opt for distilled water, whether it’s on your Evesham double glazing, bedroom mirror or shower screen.

Vinegar

Well known for being a great cleaning agent, vinegar is also a good tool for combating streaks and smears on glass. It’s a natural product, making it environmentally friendly and safe for use around children and animals, as well as being very affordable.

Don’t Over-Soap

On particularly grimy windows you might be tempted to whip up a lather with soap suds, but no matter how well you think you’ve rinsed them away, there will always be some dried-up residue left behind, which makes for unsightly marks. Try to use water and non-foaming products on your Evesham double glazing if possible.

Use the Right Tool

Buffing is an important part of window cleaning, but using the wrong tool to do it can create more problems than it solves. Paper towels or anything likely to leave lint behind will ruin the shiny appearance of your freshly cleaned windows. Instead opt for a microfibre cloth or even the old-fashioned method of newspaper, which is said to leave a streak-free and supremely shiny finish.… Read More..