Easy steps to clean your windows - eliminate ‘dust, grime, and buildup’
To clean your windows, there's a step-by-step process that will leave them spotless. Now's the perfect time to get to spring cleaning.
Smudges on the windows are a small mess that can make your home look more disorganised than it really is.
Now that spring is finally here, it’s the perfect time to refresh your space. There are several essential cleaning tips to make sure your home is spotless.
One task to complete is cleaning your windows. Architectural Digest has a step-by-step guide for the best way to achieve pristine glass.
All you need is a window cleaner, whether store bought or homemade, and wiping supplies, including a squeegee and microfiber cloth.
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Dust the window panes
It’s important to make sure you dust the windows first. If not, the cleaner will make the dust stick to the glass and create a bigger mess.
Use a feather duster or microfiber towel to get rid of the particles, dusting the windows and the window sill.
Spray the glass with cleaner
Now it’s time to wipe them down. You can use a store bought cleaner, or there are DIY mixtures that people swear by.
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One recipe calls for one part white vinegar with two parts water, and you can add a few drops of dish soap or essential oil for a pleasant smell. Spritz it on the glass, and wipe down the another cloth in a Z-shape.
Clean the outside of the window
This is likely where the real mess is. To get the exterior of the windows, you may want something stronger than spray cleaner.
You start by taking off the screen and wash them separately by hosing them down with water. Then clean the glass with soap and water. Make sure you dry them with a squeegee, or else water marks will be left behind.