The Clean and Simple Guide to Washing Windows

Washing windows is one of the many have-to’s or honey-do’s we check off our home maintenance list every year. It requires time, organization, and a will to finish a job well done that improves both the look and feel of your home for family, friends, and neighbors.
Cleaning with Standard Window Cleaning solution and paper towels actually rubs the dirt around which creates streaks. On top of that, the motion creates a static charge which attracts even more dirt and dust to the windows. The following method is a non-toxic, environmentally friendly method that should enhance the length of time needed until the next cleaning cycle.

The first step is to gather the necessary materials. Get a few large buckets; one to hold the supplies, another bucket for the white-vinegar solution, and a third for the soap and water solution.
We recommend the following materials.

One bucket of soap and water simple solution
A ½ cup white vinegar one gallon water solution
Squeegee
Towels
Sponges
Lint-Free Cloths

Then count the windows in the house. Tally them up in order to not skip a single window. While checking off each window, inspect the amount of dirt and grime built up on each.  For those with an overwhelming amount of vinegar, use the soap and water solution with a separate cloth for that bucket.

Go around the grimy windows first with the soap and water. Remove the sediment gently with a separate cloth. Rinse and prepare for the white vinegar solution.

Now, begin washing using a sponge with the white vinegar solution. Place a towel at the bottom of the window to catch the excess water. After wiping the window down with the squeegee, use a towel to wipe once more with the white vinegar solution. Then dry with a lint-free cloth. Follow this procedure for each window.  It is a best practice to clean the windows during a time of day when the sun is not shining directly on the windows.

Looking for an easier solution?

Call Star Brite Window Washing! We'll clean the outside windows, inside or both! Save your valuable time for more important things and leave the window washing to us!


Star Brite Window Cleaning
501 Wynnewood Drive #464
Dallas TX 75224
United States
(214) 273-5570