How to wash windows without stains at home?

Clean windows means a well maintained and bright house. Do you want to know how to clean the windows to perfect cleanliness without spending too much time and effort on it? We will tell you how to solve this problem at home. For each task, we will describe the necessary materials, tools for washing and give some important tips on the note.

If you do not use special cleaning wipes, then you will need to wash:

• a sponge or rag made of coarse flax (microfiber or nylon can be chosen);
• a bucket or basin in which there will be a washing solution;
• cleaning agent or solution itself;
• cleaning absorbent cloth;
• You can also use a special scraper with a silicone nozzle to remove excess moisture.

For washing windows can be used a variety of devices. Folk remedies - the most economical option, because everything you need, you can find in your kitchen.

Popular among housewives are:

• Ammonia will wash plastic windows, leaving no stains. It will also perfectly remove the nicotine film from the frames. Take 100 ml of ammonia (you can use alcohol with flavoring) and dissolve in a bucket of cold water. You can’t do without unpleasant odors in the apartment, so after washing the windows you need to properly ventilate the room.
• Windows can be washed perfectly using ordinary table vinegar 9%. Use 4 tbsp. l vinegar and 2 liters of cold water. With vinegar, you will not only wash the windows to shine. Due to the sharp smell from perfectly protects the house from insects penetrating from the street.

• Starch can also be used to clean stained windows. Prepare the following solution: 2 tbsp. l starch dissolve in 2 liters of water. Starch should be well stirred. The resulting mixture to wash the window with a sponge or cloth.
• Potatoes. If there are a lot of dried spots on the window, you should wipe the window with half of the potato and then just remove the dirt from it with a dry microfiber cloth. Stains and dirt will be removed. Then wash with clean water or water with vinegar to shine.

• Chalk in powder form. 3 tbsp. l This powder must be diluted in a glass of water or vodka. Rub the resulting thick paste on the surface of the window and leave to dry. After we remove the chalk from the surface with a napkin or microfiber. Vodka in the resulting paste perfectly degreases and will wash the window without staining.
• Bow. Spots from flies can be removed from fiberglass half of the bulb. Then only remain to rinse the surface with water and wipe with a dry cloth.
• Salt will allow to clear a window of dirt not worse than special means. A few tablespoons of salt should be diluted in a glass of water and wiped with a solution window using microfiber.

• Glycerol. To clean the window and protect it from further contamination, you can use ordinary glycerin from a pharmacy mixed with liquid soap.Glycerin can also be diluted with water (100 grams of glycerin and 50 grams of water) and liquid ammonia (a small amount). A film is formed on the surface of the window, which protects the window from scratches and dirt.
• Kerosene. To achieve shine windows, you can use kerosene. A tablespoon of kerosene must be diluted in 3 liters of water.
• Nylon tights can be used to clean windows instead of special microfiber rags. Among other things, they will achieve a brilliant glass.

• The window can be washed with a solution of potassium permanganate, and blue, giving the glass a bluish tint. It is important not to overdo it with the powder so that the solution is a light, translucent color.
• Wipers. Modern supermarkets offer many special means for washing windows. They are produced in the form of sprays, which are distributed over the entire surface of the window using a dispenser, powder that must be dissolved in water, gels and pastes, which are applied to the window with a rag or sponge.

If you want to clean the glass quickly and effortlessly, as well as avoid stains, Use a few tips:

• First, wipe the window with a sponge to shake off the dust.
• Walk on the glass surface with a rag dipped in a special solution (you can use the folk remedies listed above, or special sprays, powders, gels, pastes, glass cleaning wipes). If the apartment has large panoramic windows or you wash the balcony windows, you can use a special spray gun.

• Further, the product is removed from the glass surface with a special rubber scraper. For large windows, choose wide scrapers. Move from the top down, slightly turning the scraper to the side.
• Then the glass must be polished. The last step is especially important if you want the windows to be washed without staining and glistening. Wipe the glass dry with a crumpled newspaper (you can also use a piece of suede, nylon stockings or tights, special napkin).

Now let's talk about strong tools that will allow to get rid of dried stains and dirt at home:

• Pour into a bucket 4 liters of warm water and add 100 ml of ammonia and white vinegar, pour a small amount of blue and 2 tbsp. l starch. The resulting solution must be applied to the window with a rag or spray gun, then wipe the window with a napkin or sponge. A solution with liquid ammonia also perfectly cleans the glass from glue.
• Black insect spots can be removed from the surface by wiping the soiled area with half of the bulb. This method will help to clean the window from stains without much effort.
• If you need to wash the window after a fire and remove soot, then first remove the soot residue with a broom or dry cloth. After that, wash the window with water and cleaning agent (suitable as a special spray for cleaning glass, and means for the bathroom). Plastic windows can be washed off soot with chemical alcohol, solvent, gasoline and other alcohol-containing agents.

• To clean the plastic glass from the foil or from the adhesive after installation, you can use a solvent or liquid ammonia. You can also use dishwashing detergent. It should be applied to the sponge and lather well. Then apply the resulting foam on the surface of the window and wait 10 minutes. After rinse with ordinary water and wash the window with ordinary detergent to get rid of stains.
• If you want the windows to shine, then a solution of 2 tbsp is perfect for this. l vinegar diluted in a bucket of water. The windows will be washed without staining and with the desired shine.

Take note: in order to properly wipe the stains on the glass without damaging the surface and not leaving stains, it is better to wash the windows in a circular motion from top to bottom.

If your house has wooden frames and a window sill, then wash them better with liquid soap or dishwashing detergent diluted in a bucket of water. Hard abrasives can damage paint and are undesirable for cleaning such windows. Soda is also not recommended for washing wooden window sills and frames. Do not forget to treat the metal fittings with oil after washing the frame.

Plastic frames and window sill. To clean the frame and window sill, you can use:

• ordinary sponge or cloth;
• a toothbrush to remove dirt from the crevices;
• for rough sills are great hard brushes;
• Melamine sponge for heavily soiled plastic surfaces. Melamine sponge releases foam when in contact with water. Additional cleaning products are not required. However, melamine is toxic, so it must be used with caution and only for surfaces that do not have contact with food.

It is better not to use a metal scraper in order not to scratch the surface. For light dirt on plastic, it is better to use a liquid or laundry soap. Soap to dissolve in a bucket of water and wash the frame with an ordinary rag. As an alternative to soap, you can use another alcohol-based cleaner. It is better to do without solvents and alkalis.

Plastic frames and window sills turn yellow over time. To achieve white plastic can be in the following ways:

• Soda. To get rid of the yellowness and stubborn stains on the windowsill, soda is perfect. To prepare the solution, use a small amount of soda diluted in water. The solution should be soft so as not to damage the plastic surface. If there are old stains on the surface of the plastic, then soda and 9% vinegar can be used. First, it is necessary to pour soda on the polluted places, and then to walk on the surface with a sponge soaked in vinegar. Stains will be removed, and the white surface will be effectively cleaned. Then we wash out the frames and the windowsill with a usual rag and cold water.

• Powder for white things perfectly bleaches plastic. The powder must be diluted in a small amount of hot water (to make a thick mixture). The resulting paste must be applied to the surface, if necessary, leave to act for 10-15 minutes, then wipe with a hard sponge and rinse with plenty of warm water. After this, wipe the plastic surface with a paper napkin or towel. White chalk, powdered, pieces of remnants or tooth powder can be used instead of powder for white linen. The algorithm of action will be the same.

• Special tools. Wash plastic from stubborn stains and rust quickly and simply help numerous special cleaning products from the store. Powder and aggressive detergents should be used with caution so as not to damage the plastic surface. Laminated plastic can be washed by any means without fear. Cleaning spray, as a rule, must be applied and left for a few minutes on the surface. 15 minutes after application, removing the stains will be easy. Rinse off the surface thoroughly.If necessary, the room can be ventilated.
• You can also use to remove grease stains from the windowsill. degreasing products for the kitchen. Significant contamination, rust and difficult stains can help Domestos bathroom. Apply the product to the surface, leave to act for 20 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly with water.

When using aggressive toxic agents (these include most potent stain removers), cleaning should be done only with rubber gloves and a respirator to protect hands and airways. Ventilate the room after work. After the window is dry, it is necessary to apply a little engine oil on the metal fittings, and treat the rubber sealant with silicone grease.

Use cleaning powders with care (allowed in the case of laminated plastic) and detergents containing gasoline, solvent or acid. All these tools destroy the plastic surface.

It is quite difficult to clean the gap under the frame, in which, as a rule, a lot of dirt and dust accumulates. To clean the gap, you can use an old toothbrush. Not only does it thoroughly clean the gap, penetrating into hard-to-reach places, it also has soft enough bristles to prevent damage to the plastic.

Dried stains from paint, primer, concrete contact, cement are not always removed with the help of an ordinary damp cloth. Therefore, strong cleaning products are often required to clean the window sill and frame. So that the cleaning does not take too much time, you must act in the correct order:

1. Before cleaning, it is better to remove all plugs in order to wash the gaps in which a large amount of dirt accumulates after repair.
2. Then, brush off any dust from the window sill, frames and panels with a brush or a piece of dry cloth.
3. Remove stains with a hard brush, not a cloth. Stains from paint, glue or cement are removed with products containing abrasives. They are applied for 15-20 minutes, and then removed from the surface with plenty of water, you can add soap.

To clean the primer, it must first be soaked. Alcohol or polyurethane foam is suitable for this. On the stain of the primer can be applied to its solution and quickly wipe with a dry cloth. Then wash the surface with a damp cloth.

The primer can be soaked with wet rags. They need to be put on primer spots for a few minutes. And after removing special means and a sponge, it does not require much effort. It is better to use an abrasive sponge. It does not hurt plastic.

Instead of a sponge, you can use a special scraper, placing it at a small angle to the surface. If dirt is still in place, it can be removed with a powder solution.

If you need to clean the stains from the cement, it is best to wait until they dry out, only then start cleaning the window sill. Cement can be carefully scraped off first with a special scraper. Care must be taken not to damage the surface of the plastic. Then wash the remnants of a special agent for cleaning surfaces from cement, primer, glue and other building materials. These tools include Dopomat, Hodrupa A, Szop (also cleans rust).

Strong contamination from the plastic window sill can be removed with a solvent (acetone, turpentine, ethyl acetate, alcohol). But they should be resorted to as a last resort, since there is a risk of damaging the surface of the plastic.

"Mister Muscle" - a fairly effective tool that you just need to apply to the surface of the glass and wipe with a sponge. Then clean the glass clean with clean water. Means will wash dirty window sills and frames to shine.

Table Vinegar - Take a high concentration vinegar solution.With it, you can remove complex stains from the primer, but you must work in a respirator or paint mask. Upon completion of cleaning, the surface must be wiped with a dry cloth or paper towel.

In the summer to get fresh clean air into the room, and not dust and dirt from the street, wash the mosquito net in time. Darkened mosquito net - a signal to action.

All you need to clean the mesh is liquid ammonia (or other detergent with chlorine), rubber gloves, a hose with water, a tarpaulin or thick film, a stiff brush and a microfiber cloth, or other absorbent fabric. It is better to wash the mesh with a gentle pressure of water.

Procedure:

1. First, remove the mosquito nets from the windows and prepare them for cleaning. Place a mosquito net on a protective film or any other waterproof material (such as a tarpaulin) to avoid damage during washing.
2. Prepare the solution with water and ammonia in a ratio of 3: 1. Mix the solution only in rubber gloves to protect the skin of the hands.
3. Remove a small amount of water from the window grid with a water jet. Remember to flip it over and rinse with the other side. So you wash away the dirt and dust.
4. Take a stiff brush and dip into the solution. Start cleaning the mesh from top to bottom. Try to wash the brush in the solution as often as possible.
5. Rinse the frame thoroughly with water.
6. Next, rinse the net with clean water from the hose from top to bottom to wash off the remaining dirt. Check if there are any stains on the grid. If necessary, flush the screen again with water from a hose.
7. Shake off the remaining water on the net by lightly tapping the net on the ground.
8. Clean the net with a dry absorbent cloth and leave to dry in the fresh air.

Now clean and dry mosquito net can be returned to the place. It is better to wash it, after removing it from the window, so as not to stain yourself and the furniture around.

Washing windows outside is quite a challenge. If for those who live on the lower floors it is not so difficult to do this, then for residents of apartments above washing the balcony windows outside is a real problem. However, there are several ways to facilitate the process.

First, prepare all the necessary materials:

• sponges (it is better to choose not too hard, so as not to damage the plastic or paint of wooden frames) and microfiber;
• two buckets (for detergent and for clean warm water);
• a mop with a brush (or a double-sided mop with a brush and a scraper);
• ladder;
• scraper with a rubber nozzle, so as not to damage the window.

Do not use acid, alkali or other aggressive substances for washing windows. They destroy the protective film on the surface of the glass, which is a filter of direct ultraviolet rays. Alcohol based products are more suitable. It is also perfect for washing windows outside a soap solution or liquid ammonia solution (1 tablespoon per 2 liters of warm water).

The safest thing is to simply pull the glass out of the wooden frame or the plastic window from the grooves and calmly clean the windows of the house. If this is not possible, and you live on a high floor, it is better to use the services of special cleaning companies.

Operating procedure:

• Use a double-sided mop for washing (sponge on one side, brush on the other).It is also better to use a mop with a handle, the length of which can be changed.
• Wash the window with detergent using a mop and sponge.
• Remove excess moisture with a scraper with a silicone cap (the other side of the mop).
• Coat the mop with a clean, dry cloth and dry the surface of the window to a shine.
• Most often, the windows are washed in the warm season, and in winter only from the inside.

But if you need to clean the balcony window at sub-zero temperatures outside, remove the frost, This can be done using a few tips:

• It is better to wash the balcony window first from the inside, and then from the outside. Then the outer spots will be easier to notice and wash.
• First wash the frames, and then proceed to wash the glass itself.
• Dissolve in 1 liter of water 2 tbsp. l salt. Apply the solution to a frozen window with a mop. You will see ice begin to melt.
• After making sure that the frost has completely disappeared, wipe the window with a dry cloth.

Often washing windows is accompanied by accidents. To avoid falls, poisoning and other troubles during cleaning, Do not forget to follow the rules of precaution:

• Do not wash windows while standing on slippery surfaces. No need to stand on the windowsill.
• If you are standing on a chair, chair, or table - they must be stable, in any case, do not swing or creak.
• If you wash the frame outside, make sure that someone is insuring you at this time.
• Do not wash the windows with coarse brushes, otherwise you will find unavoidable scratches on the windows.
• Do not use aggressive products such as solvents or chlorine to clean plastic windows. They only corrode the protective layer on the PVC windows and lead to plastic yellowing.
• In no case do not mix liquid ammonia and bleach in solution. This mixture is toxic and very unhealthy.

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