How to Avoid the Streaks when Cleaning Windows
Well the spring time is upon us, well okay, I must confess living in San Diego the weather seems like it is always spring. What can I say?
Owning a San Diego window cleaning service has it’s benefits. But don’t think that just because the weather is perfect that it is impossible to have dirty windows.
As a matter of fact, the perfect weather lulls us San Diegans into thinking our windows don’t ever get dirty. I mean how can they? Not so.
Now before I get started, this isn’t just an article for Southern Californians. These window cleaning tips are for any part of God’s green earth.
So ready? Let’s begin.
So let’s address the overarching problem when cleaning windows. And that problem is those ugly streaks. Let’s say you woke up and felt great. So great you wanted to take on the world. So what is it you decide to take on? Your windows.
But, hold on there partner, before you tackle the windows, and I am not saying you can’t. Make sure you know exactly what you need to do. And it isn’t that hard.
Ready for the how to? Here goes lickity split.
The first thing you need is the right tools for the job. This isn’t going to be as simple as breaking out the windex and some paper towels and wiping down your glass table. No, this will be glass that has been attacked by the elements, the weather, and even birds and insects and whatever else ran into your windows.
So what will be the tools that will be needed for the job. Well it certainly won’t be windex and some paper towels. It won’t be much more complicated than that. The tools you will need is a squeegee and a spray bottle and then you can use the paper towels.
Gather these simple tools. Use them the right way, and watch your day of window cleaning go as smooth as possible.
So what now? You are going to need the right ingredient for that spray bottle. And what is this top secret ingredient? Well it is 2 parts. It is 2 gallons of water, and here comes the secret sauce, a teaspoon of dish washing liquid. That’s it? That’s all you’ll need. You get that straight, and beautiful streak free windows are yours.
One final thing I forgot to mention, and don’t hate me for this. You are going to have to add a lot of elbow grease.
Remember when you woke up all gung ho ready to take on the windows? Well after the third window or so, that little bit of elbow grease might just not be enough.
Well when you do, don’t forget where you got the advice. Your wonderful local San Diego window washing company, who won’t mind adding some elbow grease.
Till next time, happy cleaning.
