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15 Window Cleaning Tips
for the Cleanest Windows
Looking for some super simple window cleaning tips? Look no further than these great options. You’ll be seeing your beautiful reflection in no time at all!
Imagine – It’s early in the morning. You are the first one to wake up. You hear birds chirping, your house is quiet. You are enjoying that wonderful morning and you already know – the day is going to be amazing!
You look towards the windows and you see the sun rays peeking through the curtains. You get up, you open the curtains, and…
And…
You are standing in front of the nastiest windows you’ve ever seen in your entire life! Fingerprints, dog nose prints, splashes with unknown origin, grease, dust… Where is all of this even coming from?? Now you know what this day is perfect for – cleaning the windows!
And if you’re like me, you want the window cleaning experience to be quick and effortless.
Have no fear! I got you covered! With these window cleaning tricks, you can get absolutely spotless windows (no, really!) with less effort than you’d think.
Which of these window cleaning tips do you plan to try first?
Cleaning Tips to Get Streak-Free Windows
1. Start from the Inside: Clean the Blinds First
To have clean windows, you need to clean the blinds from the dust first. Because cleaning every single slat is hideous work that no one should ever do, I have an awesome time-saving tip for you! Check out this tongs trick to quickly get your blinds looking like new again.
Neatly wrap your dust cloths around each side of your tongs and secure them with two rubber bands a piece. Make sure that the smooth side of the dust cloth faces in and the seam is on the side or back for the most effective dusting. The hem or tag on the cloth will also help you in identifying which side is front and which is back.
Second thing is to clasp your tongs around each individual blind. Then gently move across the blind in one direction with your tongs clasped. Since it is a clasp, both sides of the blind will be cleaned. A hack that is only enabled by our classic kitchen come cleaning tongs. Once done unclasp the blinds and just look at all of the dust that comes back! You won’t believe your eyes. Work on one blind until it is clean as you would want it to be. If extremely dirty you can change your dust cloth.
2. A Window Cleaning Solution that Really Leaves No Streaks
One of the main struggles I have faced personally in my experience with DIY window cleaning solutions is that they leave streaks. It’s especially irritating when you spend time cleaning those hard-to-reach tall windows both from the inside and the outside, only to see giant, ugly streaks when the sun shines.
After some trial and error, I found an easy recipe for a basic window cleaning solution that has worked for me perfectly. Find it here at She Wears Many Hats.
3. Best Window Tracks Cleaning Tip
Are those hard-to-reach window tracks driving you insane? It’s like they are designed to collect all kinds of dirt! I used to struggle with cleaning them before. There was always something left in the corners and they were never perfectly clean.
Until I stumbled on a genius window cleaning tip! Dip a sponge brush in Pine-sol and clean those window tracks. They will look professionally cleaned and will leave your house smelling great. What more do you need?
4. Sparking Look for Your Window Tracks
There are times when the sponge brush trick won’t work. Sometimes, the tracks are just too dirty. Don’t worry! You don’t need to call a professional cleaning service! Just try this window cleaning tip and harness the power of baking soda and vinegar by The Intentional Mom.
5. Non-Toxic Mold Cleaning Solution for Your Window Sills
Sometimes the window sills could get moldy. Let’s face it – no one has the time to clean the sills all the time and yes, sometimes they can get nasty. Because mold is bad both for people and houses, especially with kids around, getting rid of it is a priority.
I come to the rescue with a brilliant (and Eco-friendly) window cleaning tip from A Mum 'n the Oven.
6. Outside Window Cleaning Made Easy With… Woolite!
One of the most dreadful cleaning tasks in my house is cleaning the outside windows. I’m not alone, am I? Would you ever guess that Woolite is going to make washing them a breeze! Find out how at Pine Creek Style.
And the best part – Woolite works great on bugs and dirt! PLUS, it doesn’t need drying or squeegee after, so you miss on streaks, too.
7. Clean Your Outside Windows Like a Professional with a DIY Solution
Cleaning the outside windows of your house could be quite challenging. Sometimes the Woolite doesn’t do the work. In this case, you have to make a stronger solution.
If you’re like me, you love window cleaning hacks that work and this window cleaner recipe from One Good Thing by Jillee is exactly the solution you’re looking for.
8. Wiping Your Squeegee for Sparkling Clean Windows
Have you ever watched how professionals clean windows? There is something they do that we don’t do when we clean our windows. It’s such a simple thing, yet it made a huge difference.
Have you noticed they wipe their squeegees clean with a dry towel every few swipes? This was a total game-changer for me! No more streaks! A simple window cleaning tip that makes a great difference! Here are more tips at Flower Patch Farmhouse.
9. The Secret to Keeping Your Windows Spotless for Months
The most unpleasant part of cleaning your outside windows is not the cleaning. It’s the fact that the next rainstorm is going to mess them up again. But I stumbled on an amazing hack at Blessed Beyond Crazy that literally keeps windows sparkling clean for months, even after rainstorms!
10. Remove Hard Water Stains from Windows Easily
Try this window cleaning tip from Do It Yourself Divas for a DIY natural hard water solution if your windows are covered in hard water stains.
11. Cleaning Your Windows With a Microfiber Cloth Makes All the Difference
What are the main struggles, when you clean your windows? Streaks and lint! What if I tell you that if you use a microfiber cloth to clean your windows, you’ll be safe from both of them? This window cleaning tip from The Organized Chick is a total game-changer!
12. The Perfect Weather for Cleaning Your Windows is… Cloudy!
It was a surprise for me when I first read this window cleaning tip, too! But it makes so much sense! Cloudy days are your best friend when it comes to window cleaning. If you try to clean them on a hot, sunny day, you risk having the cleaning solution dry on your windows, leaving behind an icky residue.
13. Cleaning Tall Outside Windows Just Became Easier!
It’s great when you have windows that tip-in for cleaning the outside, but usually they only tip-in on the bottom half, making the top outside window pretty hard to clean! But how do you get the tops without going outside and climbing a ladder? Well, you use this trick from Tidy Mom!
14. Sponge Mop and a Long-Handled Squeegee to Clean Windows Like a Pro
Dawn soap, vinegar, water, a sponge mop, a bucket, and a squeegee. That’s all you need to make your windows look like they are cleaned by a professional! Get the tip at Frugally Blonde.
15. DIY No-Rinse Window Screen Spray
When cleaning the windows, you can’t go without cleaning the window screens, too. They can get very dirty and dusty and they are not the easiest thing to clean. They can be easily damaged if pushed too hard.
But there’s a solution! This is one of the smartest window cleaning tips I’ve ever read. A DIY window screen spray from Pop Sugar that dissolves dust and leaves your window screens looking refreshed with no rinsing required.
16. Can You Use Newspaper to Clean Windows?
Yes, you definitely can! This was the first window (and mirror) cleaning hacks my mom taught me. Save those old newspapers for the next time that you clean your windows! Newspaper can be one of the easiest window cleaning tools, ever!
Crumble it up in a ball and use it to wipe away the cleaning liquid. You’ll notice that it leaves behind very little if any, streaks! Don’t you just love window cleaning tips that really work?
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