Windows and Glass Washing Guide
A few tips on window washing:
- Never wash windows while the sun is shining on them because they dry too quickly and leave streaks.
- When polishing windows use up and down strokes on one side of the window and side to side strokes on the other to tell which side requires extra polishing
- To polish windows or mirrors to a sparkling shine, try a natural linen towel or other soft cloth, a clean, damp chamois cloth, or crumpled newspaper
- One word of warning about newspaper: while newspaper does leave glass lint-free with a dirt- resistant film, persons with sensitivities to fumes from newsprint may wish to avoid the use of newspaper as a cleaning tool.
- To clean water stains, use any good glass cleaner and steel wool to scrub them off gently.
Vinegar:
Wash windows or glass with a mixture of equal pans of white vinegar and warm water. Dry with a soft cloth. Leaves windows and glass streak less. To remove those stubborn hard water sprinkler spots and streaks, use undiluted vinegar.
Borax or Washing Soda:
Two tablespoons of borax or washing soda mixed into 3 cups water makes a good window cleaner. Apply to surface and wipe dry.
Lemon Juice:
Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice in 1 quart water. Apply to surface and wipe dry.
Baking Soda:
To clean cut glass, sprinkle baking soda on a damp rag and clean glass. Rinse with clean water and polish with a soft cloth.
Detergents:
- Glasses to block off sunrays are best cleaned by spraying detergent solution on them and then wipe it off using paper towels.
- Clean interior automotive windows by spraying a mild detergent based cleaner on them and then washing them thoroughly until the cleaner washes off.
Brands of Glass Cleaners
Scratches, Stains, and Discoloration in Windows and Glass
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Toothpaste:
Rub a little toothpaste into the scratch. Polish with a soft cloth.
Dry Mustard and Vinegar:
Mix 1 pan dry mustard and 1 pan white vinegar into a paste. Apply paste to the scratch. Polish with a soft cloth.
AVOID EYE CONTACT; DRY MUSTARD CAN BE DAMAGING TO THE CORNEA.