Washing Windows

Window Washing

Washing Windows The Old Fashion Way

One of the most dreaded of all household choirs is window washing, a task that is usually performed at least twice a year. This is probably because the window washing detergents that are we use do a very poor job, especially if you use with paper towels to wipe the window dry. There is another way, wash windows the old fashion way.

As most paper towels are made from recycled paper they contain chemicals that react poorly with the chemicals contained in commercially available window cleaners. This chemical reaction leaves a filmily haze on the window glass after cleaning. No amount of re-cleaning will remove the film. Most of the window washing cleaners on the market react the same way when used with paper towels. One of the most popular window washing cleaners is Windex. In itself Windex can do a fair job as long as a cloth is used to wipe the window dry rather than a paper towel. However, there is a better window cleaner that can be made from household items found in most houses.

Washing Windows the Old fashion Way:

If you live in an area where there is a lot of industrial pollutants or acid rain you may want to add a quarter cup of household ammonia to the mix; one cup of vinegar, one quarter cup of ammonia to one gallon of water.

As a final note, never clean windows in direct sunlight. They tend to dry before they can be wiped dry leaving a streaky window.

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