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5 Big Mistakes to Avoid While Cleaning Windows

The windows of your home or office require washing now and then; especially you are having a bird problem in your vicinity. Windows are usually placed in any room in such a way that they cannot be ignored for long and have to be cleaned regularly. Washing your windows is the sort of really annoying chore that you want to get right the first time. To ensure that you only have to tackle this project once, note these common mistakes before you start spraying and wiping your windows.

1. Choosing a sunny day.
Usually, choose a sunny day to start washing and cleaning your windows. Do this job in the blazing sun, the cleaner will dry onto the hot home or office windows before you get to wipe it off, leaving hard-to-remove the streaks. Instead, choose a dry, or cloudy day. But if the sun's out completely, and you're itching to clean, start with the windows on the shady side of your home.

2. Not dusting the sills and sashes first.
If you skip this step, then you are be allowing the water to mix with the dust. So, the liquid that drips onto the window frames ...
... will create a muddy mess. Always vacuum the frame, sill, and sash first before tackling the window glass.

3. Not using enough window cleaner.
Don't be afraid to liberally spritz your windows with cleaner (we like Hope's Perfect Glass), especially if they are extra dirty. You need plenty of cleaners to dissolve as well as suspend the dirt so it can be completely wiped away. If you skimp, then you'll be seeing streaks for sure!

4. Using newspaper to dry.
Some folks swear by this trick as it is something unique, but we've never had any luck using the newspaper to dry windows. It's quite messy and ineffective and far prefer the microfiber cloths. They are washable, super absorbent, and leave the glass truly shiny and completely streak-free.

5. Drying with a weak and linty paper towel.
While drying out the wet and recently cleaned windows, If a paper towel is still your cleaning cloth of choice, then be sure to choose one that's up to the task. There is nothing worse than drying with a towel that separates in two or leaves lots of lint on the glass. Bounty Regular Paper towel is quite good and can be used for the drying purpose. It holds up best and never usually deposit dust.
Ideally, the windows should be washed twice a year, but it's a task most people don't look forward to. Cleaning the interior windows, as well as mirrors, are quite simpler. Since interior glass is usually not that dirty, there is not much need to wash your home or office windows first with the Castile soap or Sal Suds. The Interior glass is usually dirty with dust and water spots. So all you need to have is the Club Soda or Vinegar spray, a squeegee, and a microfiber cloth. This way you can keep the internal side of your window squeaky clean