How To Make Lighter Work Of Cleaning Your Windows

While some of us enjoy giving the house a good clean, some people despise the tasks involved. For those of you out there who are looking for shortcuts or improvements to the ways you clean up, you have come to right place. There are plenty of tools, gadgets and gizmos out there to help speed up and make light work of any cleaning job. To give your home the shine you desire, you can always find a willing professional!

 

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to cleaning your house is the window. The inside of the pane seems to attract dust particles and fingerprints. The outside of the pane seems to be constantly covered in bird mess, cobwebs and rain residue. The frames are also a nuisance, especially if they are white. White surrounds show up every little speck of dirt. Finally, when you open the window, the casing can reveal nests of nasties, dirt and even dead leaves.

 

Cleaning all this out can’t usually be fit into the daily cleaning routine. It’s a big job, and it just takes too long. The idea is to give it a thorough clean once a month, but keep on top of the visible parts weekly. To do this, you may need some extra kit, especially if you have windows on a second or third storey. Waiting for the professionals to visit, may drive you mad as you are staring through layers of muck and mess.

 

Treat yourself to a good quality set of tools for reaching the windows easily. You can find window care that is eco friendly online to use if you are worried about the environmental impact. You’ll need a good wiper as well as a good soap mix. This will need to be safe to use on the frames as well as the glass. To finish around the frames, use a good static-free cloth, especially if it is uPVC. Use a different set for the inside panes and panels. This helps to avoid transference of any bird mess to the inside of your home.

 

To clean out the housing of the windows, start with your vacuum cleaner to remove the large particles. You may also want to find a nail brush you don’t want anymore to brush out the mess from the hinges and levers. Try not to use wet disinfectant sprays. You don’t want to upset the mechanism or quality of the internal lubrication. Be careful around the seals too. These perish over time so can be fragile if they are already old.


How To Make Lighter Work Of Cleaning Your Windows

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Washing the windows and keeping them clean also helps to maintain them over the years. Blockages to the mechanism can damage them, rendering them prone to leaks and making them less secure. If you find any paint specks from decorating, a baby wipe can usually lift it off, but the residue of the wipe will need to be removed too. Some kitchen towel can do this. Once the job is complete, you can enjoy looking out to an unobstructed view.

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