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1. Preparation

 

Window cleaning almost always starts with moving things out of the way and wiping off dust. Wipe the dust off the blinds and wash the window frames and any other area around the window that you want clean before you start washing the window. This prevents dust and dirt from splashing onto the washed windows later. At the same time, it's also effective to wash the curtains or shake the dust off them.

 

2. Washing water

 

Next, make the washing solution. It is a good idea to use a glass cleaner, but you can also make a washing solution with, for example, hand soap or even hand soap. Use warm water for the washing water and put only a few drops of detergent in. It is also a good idea to add a few tablespoons of vinegar to the washing water, as this will give a brighter finish. A suitable ratio for vinegar is three tablespoons to two litres of water.

 

3. Washing windows 

 

Wash windows with a rag or a window cleaner soaked in washing water. Wash in a circular motion. Look carefully at the more stubborn dirt, which needs to be brushed off with a harder grip. Use the washer again in water after each window. Be sure to replace the water often enough to get the brightest possible finish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4. Drying the window

 

Drying is simple, but it's also a skill-intensive job. Many of you will have seen professionals drying with a spatula in a single S-shaped motion. However, we recommend that you dry with long, parallel strokes. Drying a window with a single movement is much more difficult than you might imagine. Start at the top of the window and pull the load steadily down without stopping. After each pull, dry the load with a dry microfibre cloth, for example. Always start a new pull slightly above the old pull to avoid water streaks between pulls. It is difficult to get the edges completely dry and it is a good idea to have a chamois for finishing. A weather sponge is a good way to wipe the edges without leaving marks.