Spring Cleaning Essentials: How to Keep Your Windows Sparkling
When it comes to spring cleaning, one task that should never be overlooked is window cleaning. All the elements from a long winter — snow, rain, and wind — leave a grimy film on your windows, making rooms look darker as less natural light can pass through. Inside your home, everything from kitchen grease to dust sticks to your windows, making regular window maintenance essential.
Why Clean Windows Matter
Clean windows not only improve the aesthetic of your home but also enhance the amount of natural light that enters, brightening up your living spaces. Moreover, think about those spring breezes blowing through dusty window screens — they let dust pollute the air inside your home. Keeping your new windows clean ensures that your windows remain clear and functional for a long time.
- Tools & Supplies You’ll Need
- Dish detergent
- A squeegee
- An old towel
- Vacuum cleaner
- Paper towels
- Non-linting microfiber cloths
- Spray bottle
Step-by-Step Window Cleaning Tips
- Choose the Right Day: Pick a cloudy day to wash your windows. Sunlight can make the windows dry too quickly, leaving streaks.
- Prepare Your Cleaning Solution: You don’t need a special window cleaner. The best solution is a couple of drops of mild dish detergent, like Dawn, mixed with warm water. Dish detergent is effective at cutting grease, making it perfect for window cleaning. Pour the solution into a spray bottle to create your homemade formula.
- Clean the Storm Window: Open your window, slide the screen and storm window out, and place them on an old towel. Spray one side of your storm window with your cleaner and wash with a microfiber cloth. After washing, wipe down using a squeegee. Keep your squeegee clean between strokes by wiping it off with a paper towel or rag. Repeat on the other side of the storm window.
- Clean the Inside Window: Use the same process on the inside of your window. Spray, wash, and squeegee. Alternate the direction of your strokes with the squeegee to reduce streaking. For example, move the squeegee vertically on the inside of the window and horizontally on the outside.
- Clean the Windowsill: Spray the sill with your cleaner and use paper towels or microfiber cloths to wipe clean.
- Clean the Window Screen: Use your vacuum to suck up all the dirt and dust embedded in your window screen. Alternatively, you can hose off your window screens in the yard and let them air-dry in the sun.
- Clean the Outside Window Glass: Head outside to clean the outside of the window glass using the same method. You may need to add an extension pole to your squeegee.
- Replace the Screen and Storm Window: Once everything is clean and dry, replace the screen and storm window.
Easy-Clean Windows by Morgan Exteriors
At Morgan Exteriors, we design our windows to make cleaning a breeze. Check out our video below to see how our windows open wide for easy cleaning, allowing you to reach every nook and cranny without hassle. Our innovative design ensures that keeping your new windows clean is simple and convenient.
Enjoy Your Sparkling Windows
By following these window cleaning tips, you can ensure your windows remain clean and clear, allowing maximum natural light into your home. Regular window maintenance not only keeps your new windows looking their best but also extends their lifespan. Contact Morgan Exteriors today for top-quality replacement windows and so much more!
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