| Is it smoked glass, or is it just dirty? Cleaning a homes | | | | handle is desirable, particularly if you have a two story |
| windows is not an easy job. Anyone who has a | | | | home with windows that need cleaning for the first |
| cleaner visit every other week has probably asked - | | | | time in a long time.The weather can be a factor when |
| how much to do the windows? - and been shocked | | | | achieving good results. If the weather is too hot or dry, |
| by the cost.The idea of spending the weekend | | | | your cleaning solution can dry, leaving streaks. Pending |
| cleaning windows is not too exciting. But with a few | | | | rain would not be good either. Cool weather is the best |
| tips and techniques can become a breeze of a job. | | | | condition for good window cleaning results.The cleaning |
| And the clarity will amaze once those smog shaded | | | | supply window cleaners use most is ammonia based. |
| windows become as clear as can be.The trick is in | | | | Ammonia will dry quickly leaving no films to streak. If |
| knowing the secrets the pros use. It's not always a | | | | your squeegee includes a scrubber, it can help tell you |
| fancy cleaner concoction either. The cleaning supply | | | | when areas that need scrubbing are clean because |
| window washers use is often just Soapy warm water, | | | | you can feel the texture go from coarse to smooth as |
| which can clean a window as well as expensive | | | | you scrub.Before starting your window washing |
| products can. The best trick is to make life easier by | | | | project, make sure to dust away dead bugs, dust, or |
| cleaning smarter.A tool belt is a great way to ease the | | | | cobwebs. Grit from these things can scratch windows |
| load. You can buy one at the local hardware store, or | | | | or leave mud streaks leading to extra work.It's best to |
| even fashion one on your own. Instead of breaking | | | | develop a squeegee strategy. Whether you use |
| your back to bend over for one tool after the other, | | | | horizontal strokes or vertical ones, make sure you go |
| your tool belt keeps everything within easy reach in an | | | | in the same direction with each stroke. Make sure to |
| instant.Any homeowner can make this job a breeze. | | | | overlap the previous stroke by an inch or two. Use a |
| Quality tools make a big difference. A squeegee with | | | | clean, lint free rag to wipe the squeegee dry after |
| stainless steel or brass channel is desirable. And | | | | each stroke so you don't drip dirty water onto an area |
| means of disposable rubber blades are a requirement. | | | | you've already squeegeed.It's really simple once you |
| Cheep squeegees are disposable, and cost more in | | | | get the hang of it. As with most things, the preparation |
| the long run. If you clean your windows only once a | | | | is the most important part in making a tiresome task |
| year - a quality squeegee with replaceable rubber | | | | easy - and you into a window cleaning pro with clear, |
| blades will make the job much easier. | | | | streak free windows.Scott Hares writes for |
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| wide is preferred. Make sure a supply of rubber blades | | | | anyone considering a new double page vinyl windows |
| for your preferred brand of squeegee is readily | | | | in their home. |
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