How To Get Streak Free Windows In Your Home

David Rhodes
May 9, 2017

Window cleaning for your home is a task that is just begging to be hired out Although, there are some instances when you may need to do a fast DIY cleaning job.

As the best professional window cleaners in San Antonio, we’ve compiled a few tips for even the most amateur of window cleaners to get streak-free results. Cleaning glass flawlessly is more about the techniques and the professional tools than it is about the elbow grease. Here’s the filthy secret when it comes to achieving streak-free windows:

Window Cleaning Tools

When you’re choosing a tool to effectively clean your windows you should always select something that does not leave lint (like a paper towel would) while also helping to prevent streaks.

This includes:

Microfiber cloth: A microfiber cloth will remove any lint that has been left by other cloths.

Squeegee: Squeegees have a handle as well as a plastic blade and are used to wipe away whatever cleaning solution you choose to use.

Newspaper (optional): You can use black and white newspaper print (not the comic section or colored ads). The newspaper helps you avoid any lint that has been left behind from paper towels.

Coffee filters (optional): An unused coffee filter works similar to the newspaper by also effectively eliminating lint.

Techniques For Streak-Free Windows

You can start your window cleaning by wiping the entire window using a sponge or cloth that has been dipped into your cleaning solution. Once you’ve done this, you can then use the squeegee to remove the solution. Be sure to wipe the excess solution around the edges of the window with a clean (microfiber) cloth.

When you use your squeegee, ensure you’re using one continuous motion that starts from the top of the window down to the bottom. When you have finished, it’s important that you always wipe the squeegee with a damp cloth before you move on to the next window.

If you are using newspaper or a coffee filter, you can apply your cleaning solution with a spray bottle. Wipe away the solution by using vertical or horizontal strokes.

Additional Window Cleaning Tips

For the most effective results, you should opt to only clean your windows on an overcast day or any time of the day when the sun isn’t shining directly on the window you’re attempting to clean.

Why? The sun is a windows worst enemy — at least, when it comes to achieving a streak-free clean — and will dry your cleaning solution before you have the chance to remove it.

Here are some additional window cleaning tips and tricks:

Never use abrasives on windows as this can cause visible scratches to the glass.

Avoid paper remnants (or lint) on your windows by not using paper towels.

Make sure to wet the glass or use a damp cloth in order to remove spots.

While these tips are great, the hands-down, best way to get streak-free windows is by hiring our professional team of expert window cleaners. We are insured, experienced and can handle any type or size of the property in the San Antonio area.

We will come prepared with the necessary equipment to get the job done quickly and efficiently, including drop cloths and other materials to ensure your property is always clean during our work and never gets damaged.
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