Windows adds beauty to your home or building. But these are one of the least important parts when cleaning and removing stains. Here are some practical tips that can help you clean windows:
1. Eliminate wrinkles on glass
Window stripes are marks or lines that you often see in the window even after you wash it. You can prevent wrinkles by using a squeegee that has a soft and gentle rubber edge when washing your windows. When cleaning, you must dry one inch wide stripe on the side or top of the window to dry. This dry spot will become the starting point of your squeegee to avoid wrinkles. You must avoid washing windows with direct sunlight. Glasses tend to become streaked when drying quickly. You may wash the window in the evening or cloudy day.
2. Eliminate dust from blinds
Remove dust from curtains with antiseptic spray. You can also prevent dust from accumulating in your blinds by spraying with an anti-static spray each time after you clean it.
3. Eliminate mildew from window panes
Get rid of mildew from the window by washing with detergent. To eliminate dark spots from mildew, use 60 ml of bleach (about 6 tablespoons), 30 ml (about 3 tablespoons) of bleach and one liter of water. Use the solution with a sponge, then leave for 10 minutes before washing with water. Don’t forget to use rubber gloves when you make a sponge.
4. Clean the window sill
Wash the window sill with water and detergent and let it dry. Once the sill is dry, apply a clear layer of wax to them to protect them from the elements and dirt.
5. Clean the shades
You can clean the shades by washing them and you can clean them by regular dusting with a soft cloth or dust brush. The use of vacuum cleaners is a good way to remove dust from shades.
If you find stains or spots on your shades, you should remove them and wash with 1/4-quart vinegar and 1 liter of warm water. After this, wash again with warm water and a dishwashing liquid or mild detergent soap to wash each. Side with a sponge and wash each shade with water Avoid leaving the umbrella in the water for more than a minute.
6. Clean the screen
Clean the window screen by removing and cleaning in a convenient location. Use warm water, lemon-shaped detergent and a soft wide-bristled brush to clean the screen. Polish the screen on both sides When finished polishing, pick up the screen from the edge and tap lightly on a hard surface to get rid of dirt. Wash the screen with a hose and let it dry completely before installing it back to the window.
Additional tips:
Preventing Windows from getting too dirty soon
If the inside of your glass window is dirty too quickly, your stove filter or air conditioner may be the cause. Filters work to trap dust and prevent dirt from getting into your windows, furniture, and appliances. To make sure filters, stoves and air conditioners are working perfectly, you have to check every one or two months. You will know that the filter needs replacement if you don’t see anything behind the filter when you hold the filter to light.