Window Washing: The Road To Sparkling Glass

Few homeowners would admit that window washing was anything more than a tiresome task and one they wish they could do without. Of course, that possibility always exists. If you’ve grown sick of cleaning that glass and risking life and limb to wash the outsides, hiring a company to do it for you could very well be your best bet. If money is tight, however, you’ll have to figure out a way to do it yourself. If this is the route you’re planning to take, you might as well learn how to do it right.

First of all, if money is so tight that you can’t afford to hire a window washing service, you’ll probably want to take a look at a cheaper solution for the soap you use. Most people just pick up a bottle of the blue stuff at the grocery store, but those bottles—even the generic ones—are outrageously overpriced. If you want to save some money, consider making your own. It won’t take much time and it will save you a bundle in the long run. All you need is some white vinegar, a spray bottle, and some warm water. Mix two tablespoons of the vinegar to approximately 16 ounces of the water, and you’ll have yourself a cleaning solution that is stronger and much cheaper than Windex.

Next, stop using paper towels to do your window washing. There are better alternatives. If you take a daily paper, use it to act as your towels. If you’re using gloves—which you should be—you won’t have to worry about getting ink from the newsprint all over your hands. The paper won’t leave particles behind, as is the norm with paper towels. If you don’t relish the thought of using newspaper pages, consider investing in some nice terrycloth towels.

Choose a day that isn’t particularly sunny to do the job. When you get outside on a hot, sunny day a couple of things happen. One, the glare from the sunlight can make it difficult for you to tell if you’re really getting the glass clean or if you’re just leaving streaks everywhere. Two, if the cleanser is drying up more quickly than you can squeegee it off, it could leave spots. After an hour or two of window washing, the last thing you want is glass that looks worse than when you started.

If you decide that window washing isn’t for you, consider hiring a professional team to come out and do the dirty work. Companies offer their services for very reasonable prices and more and more homeowners are choosing to go this route. There is a huge difference between what professional cleaners can accomplish when compared to the average homeowner. You could be very satisfied with the results.