White Vinegar for Masking Tape ResidueUse white vinegar to remove residue left by masking tape on window glass where the tape has been left on for too long or has dried out quickly due to strong sunshine.
Removing the Cloudy Film from Old WindowsTo clean old windows that have a cloudy film, use Easy Off oven cleaner or any other that has LYE in it. Wet the window pane with wet cloth and spray oven cleaner over area. Leave set a minute or so and wipe off. If the
Cleaning Windows and Mirrors Without StreaksI've been in the housecleaning business for a little over 8 years now. Always hated cleaning windows and sliding glass doors. I had tried every cleaning product you could think of. One day I ran out of products and ideas and just used water and a squeegee. WORKED! No streaks, no foggy residue. It was a miracle!
Window Cleaning Tip For an RVIf you travel in a motorhome, camper, or travel trailers (or maybe even at your regular home as well), this might help. At night, condensation builds up on our windows. My easy clean fix is to use a squeegee to run the water down the window onto a reusable towel. Takes a few seconds to do each window.
Use a White Board Eraser for Window StreaksAfter washing windows or mirrors take a white board eraser and go over it with that. You'll be thrilled and amazed! We have all had fun trying to rid ourselves of streaking windows and mirrors. Sure newspaper works, but gets ink all over you. And coffee filters are small and it's tricky to keep it gliding smoothly over the surface of things. Just erase those pesky streaks away!
Cleaning Sliding Door or Window TracksI use a toothbrush, Dow Foaming Bathroom cleaner, a spray bottle of plain water and a shop vac with the small auto detail attachment that narrows the opening down to about the size of your fingertip.
Rubbing Alcohol for Cleaning Hard Water SpotsI was having trouble getting water spots off my windows until my neighbor suggested using alcohol. I used 91% rubbing alcohol from the drugstore that I already had in the house and paper towels. I didn't even have to scrub. The spots came off like magic.
Oven Cleaner for Windows and Other TipsUse oven cleaner to clean stains from windows. Spray the glass, let it sit 5-10 minutes then wipe.
Use Razor Blade for Water Spots on WindowsI water my lawn with very hard water in a very windy area. There is almost no way to keep the water off my windows every time I water. In the past, I had used ammonia to wash the windows and vinegar to get rid of the hard water stains.
Dusting Window BlindsSwiffer dusters worked wonderfully on my metal blinds. Engage a teenager to help with this chore.
Cleaning Outside Windows Cheaply and EasilyI hated cleaning our outside windows. It was a lot of work. Expensive too.
Cleaning Window ScreensI have found that by using a hand held soft brush (as in the photo), you can rid your window screens of that pesky dust in just seconds. No washing required.
Cleaning Window ScreensI buy inexpensive baby wipes and wipe them over window screens. It gets all the dirt off with no inconvenience.
Cleaning Windows with a Mop Buy an inexpensive liquid dishwasher detergent that has a "sheeting action" in the soap. Fill a bucket with warm water and stir in 1 cup of dishwashing detergent.
Clean Windows With Coffee FiltersClean windows with coffee filters by saturating them with window cleaner, all purpose cleaner, or vinegar. They are durable and will not leave lint like a paper towels does.
Use a Telescopic Window WasherIf you have a problem reaching for cleaning windows or anything high inside or out, purchase a telescopic window washer; the kind they use for cleaning bus windows. It works like a charm!
Washing Windows Without StreaksUse vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks. Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean.
Eliminating Static from BlindsUse a dryer sheet to eliminate static electricity from venetian blinds.
Clean Windows With Coffee FiltersWhen cleaning windows, use automatic coffee filters instead of paper towels. They work excellently, and they do not leave lint or smears behind. They also stay together
Cleaning WindowsEver wonder how window washers get those skyscrapers so clean and shiny? My son used to be a window washer, here is how they do it! Take a bucket of warm water, add JOY dish soap, and a drop of ammonia if the weather is cold.
Clean Windows with Newspaper and WaterTry using newspaper to clean mirrors and glass. First spray on the cleaning product, then wipe dry with the newspaper. I find paper with just black ink works best, and not slick, shiny paper - just plain old newspaper.
Use Car Window Cleaner for House WindowsI use gallon jugs of car window washer cleaner for cleaning my house windows. I just reuse an empty spray bottle or buy a cheap one and refill as needed. It works great on cleaning them.
Alternate Directions When Cleaning WindowsWhen cleaning windows, clean one side horizontally and the other side vertically. This way you can see which side has the streaks on it.
Clean Windows with Pinesol and RagsSave on window cleaners and paper towels. Mix Pinesol (or any nonabrasive cleaner) in a bucket of water and use a rag to wash your window and another rag to wipe it clean. Works great!
Clean Windows With Watered Down All Purpose CleanserI know that everyone who loves this particular site will love this tip. For cleaning mirrors, etc. I don't bother making any concoction; I just use my empty bottle of all purpose cleanser (that I always keep in a spray bottle anyway).
Use Damp Newspaper to Clean WindowsIf you have run out of window cleaner, use a damp newspaper. They work really well and do not streak the glass. Be sure you only use it on glass and do not use newspaper with colored print on it.
Clean Glass With Joy Dish DetergentJoy dish detergent works great for cleaning glass tables and windows. It doesn't leave streaks. I use it faithfully.
Simple Clean Windows With WaterClean your windows with just water. I slightly dampen a clean terry cloth towel/rag with water and clean my windows with them. You may have to experiment to get the towel just moist enough to do the job without getting it so moist it leaves water spots.
Clean Mirrors and Bathroom Fixtures with Shaving CreamCleaning your mirrors or fixtures with shaving cream will leave them clean and smelling nice. The biggest plus is that the moisture simply rolls off, and the mirrors do not fog up.
Clean Windows With Dishsoap And WaterWhen used with a porous sponge, a good squeegee and dry towel for inside window seals, you can easily clean windows on both sides for a much improved view and additional solar heat for the cold winter months.
Rubbing Alcohol for Cleaning WindowsThe best and easiest way to clean windows and any glass at all is to use rubbing alcohol.
Use Vinegar and Newspaper for Cleaning WindowsUse vinegar and newspaper to clean those windows and mirrors. It does such an excellent, streak-free job!
Cloth Diaper for Thrifty Window CleaningI ran out of paper toweling and I don't want to buy any more. I used a cloth baby diaper to wipe down my windows and mirrors. It works great - no streaks! Now I just have to make my own glass cleaner with vinegar and water.
Use a Potato as Window CleanerMy mother taught us to cut a potato, so we could rub the starch onto the window pane. Three reasons why this is a good method:
Use Microfiber Cloth For WindowsTo clean glass mirrors and windows, I use a microfiber cloth. Wet the cloth well and wring out as much water as you can. Spray the window with Glass Plus, that is what I use, then quickly wipe the mirror dry.
Saving Money on Window CleanerTips for saving money on window cleaner as posted from the ThriftyFun community. Don't pay extra for Windex. Wait until your auto parts store has car windshield cleaner on sale and stock up. Save dollars by refilling your spray bottles at home.
Old T-Shirts For Cleaning WindowsI have a huge bag of my husband cotton T-shirts he has discarded, so I started using them to clean all my windows. I am so happy, my windows look great.
Windshield Washer Fluid to Clean GlassFor cleaning mirrors and glass, I use windshield washer fluid and fill my spray bottle. It does the same job as the expensive glass cleaner at a fraction of the price.
Use Washclothes For Cleaning WindowsInstead of using paper towels or newspaper for cleaning your windows, try using the collection of wash cloths you have and never use, or pick up some cheap ones at a yard sale. They do a terrific job with a lot less elbow grease and there's no lint on the windows or black on your hands.
Cheap and Easy Window CleaningSpring cleaning has arrived and time to clean all your windows. This year I purchased an empty spray bottle for $1.00 and a gallon jug of windshield washer cleaner for $1.69.
For the Cleanest Windows in TownMix white vinegar 50 - 50 with water and put in a spray bottle. Spray it on generously. . .
Phone Books Instead of NewspapersFor those who use newspapers for cleaning windows, mirrors, lining wastebaskets, etc. I find a neater and more compact way is to use pages from an old telephone book.
Anti-Fogging Glass SprayTo make a homemade anti-fogging glass cleaner try any of the following:
Outside Windows the Easy Way!Cleaning the outside of windows the easy way using Cascade and hot water.
Use Oven Cleaner to Remove Lawn Service Chemicals from WindowsWe recently were cleaning our windows and found that chemicals from the lawn service were on some of the windows and would not budge with normal cleaners.
Oven cleaner sprayed on did the trick and we now have nice clean windows.
