How to wash glass — folk and professional means, tools

Glass cleaning is part of a chore around the house, and doing it is not always easy. Especially for those who live in big cities, where there is a lot of dust and dirt in the air. Pollution on glass can block 50% of daylight, and this, as you know, is not very good for the health and mood of those who are constantly indoors. In addition, cloudy glass, covered with a layer of dust, splashed with rain or snow, looks depressing. This article was written by Expertology experts to help you choose the easiest and most stress-free way to clean your windows, which will never let you down and make it easier to take care of your apartment or house.

Necessary inventory to wash the glass in the window

To clean the glass in the windows quickly and efficiently, You can use the following auxiliary items:

1. Sponges or kitchen towels for cleaning glass with detergent and for removing MC residue.

2. Cloths made of microfiber or microfiber — useful for washing frosted glass.

3. Scraper for washing (including double-sided with foam and water) — allows you to remove detergent, dirt without streaks, scratches and other marks.

4. A glass scraper with a spray is a two-in-one tool, a soap solution or a cleaning agent is poured into the spray bottle, the scraper removes dirt from the glass.

5. Brush with semi-rigid bristles for removing stubborn dirt such as bird droppings, paint, etc.

6. Paper towels or toilet paper — needed in order to wipe the glass dry, without traces of detergents.

7. Utility knife for removing stubborn dirt such as glue, film, paper.

8. Gloves to protect the skin of the hands, a respirator mask (in case products with a strong, pungent odor are used).

You will also need washing liquid in order to wash the glass efficiently. You can use a purchased preparation, you can prepare a solution yourself from what you have at hand. Consider both options — here is a list of effective commercial window cleaners, as well as recipes for preparing a cleaning solution at home.

Purchased household chemicals that can be used to wash glass

The range of household chemicals, which is suitable for high-quality glass washing, is very wide. You can choose a drug for every «taste» and budget. Here are a few cleaners that are in high demand among housewives:

1. 
   Frosch Glass Cleaner. This is an environmentally friendly detergent, which contains biodegradable ampholytic surfactants of plant origin. Dermatologist tested and suitable for people with sensitive skin.

2. 
   Organic People eco-spray for cleaning glass and mirrors. It will clean all smooth surfaces in the apartment, it does not have a strong smell, it is economical, it is inexpensive.

3. 
   Mister Muscle. This tool has already managed to establish itself as effective and easy to use. In addition, there are replaceable bottles without a sprayer on sale, which allows you to save on the second and subsequent purchases.

4. 
   Napkins for glasses. Allows you to wash the glass without the use of chemicals, only with water. They do not leave streaks, eliminate the need for polishing and wiping dry.

5. 
   Fratty HB Fratty Cleaner 2 in 1 for washing glasses and office equipment. Safe and inexpensive cleaner for glass, plastic and most surfaces in the home.

6. 
   CIF — a liquid that will provide high-quality glass cleaning and mirror shine without much effort.

7. 
   IKeep — a preparation for cleaning domestic production. Suitable for washing glass, mirrors, various transparent surfaces, earthenware and porcelain. Advantage — absolutely safe for plastic window frames.

8. Environmentally friendly window cleaner Green Care Glass & Window Cleaner. Allows you to clean without harm to the health of households, and does not harm the environment.

9. 
   Clin Windows and Mirrors Lemon. Quite inexpensive and economical drug.

10. Multifunctional concentrate for glass and other glossy surfaces tenzi glass. A versatile preparation that can be useful for different types of cleaning.

11. 
    Help — the best inexpensive remedy from the class of household chemicals that will allow you to forget about the question of how to wash the windows in the apartment.

This is not the whole list of high-quality and effective window cleaners. The range is large, but we hope that the recommendations of cleaning specialists will make it easier for you to choose the right product.

Home remedies for quality glass cleaning

The simplest tool that will help wash the glass so that it is not visible at all is laundry soap. Take a quarter of a standard bar, rub it on a regular fine grater to form chips. Add some warm water, wait for the soap to dissolve. You should get a creamy substance. Put a little soap on a damp sponge for washing dishes, lather, lather the glass thoroughly, leave the foam for 2-3 minutes. Then the cleaning agent can be washed off with plain water, and then wipe the surface with a paper towel until it dries completely and the stains disappear. Thus, you will not only achieve perfect glass transparency, but also prevent the occurrence of mold, which often appears around the window perimeter near the rubber seal. After all, laundry soap has disinfectant properties. If you have metal-plastic double-glazed windows installed, you need to make sure that the soap solution does not get on the snow-white window frame, otherwise, if it is not washed off well, the frame may turn yellow over time.

You can also use the following household non-specialized products for washing glasses:

1. Dishwashing liquid. Eliminates dirt no worse than special sprays.

2. Ammonia, ordinary medical alcohol or vodka. They do an excellent job of removing dirt, such as traces of glue or adhesive tape.

3. White spirit or any similar solvent. The tool will help remove foil, tint or decorative film, glue stains, grease and similar contaminants. However, before washing the windows, test the product on a small surface, if the concentration of the drug is increased, the glass may become opaque.

4. Chalk solution (1 glass of water + 3 tablespoons of crushed chalk). Excellent glass cleaner.

5. Vinegar solution (1 liter of hot water + 1 tablespoon of 9% table vinegar).

Do not forget that preparations in the form of powders, including those containing abrasive substances, cannot be used to clean glass surfaces, because they can leave scratches on the surface that cannot be removed.

Magnetic window cleaning brush

This is just an ideal option for those who live on the upper floors of high-rise buildings. Washing glasses for such people is associated with the risk of falling from a great height and injuring themselves. But not to leave the windows from the outside unwashed? No way, because you can buy a magnetic brush and forget about the fear of heights. The principle of its operation is simple — the brush consists of two halves, each of which is attached to a magnet, they are connected by a cord. Each of the halves has a washing surface (a cleaning agent is applied to it), as well as a scraper for removing foam. The user holds one half in his hand and runs it over the glass, the second is hung out of the window from above with a string and is magnetized to the glass from the outside. This second half exactly repeats the movements of the first one, which the user operates on. In this way, you can wash the glass inside and out without the slightest problem, without risking falling from a height.

When choosing a device, be sure to read what is written on the packaging and read reviews about a particular product, manufacturer, model. Some magnetic brushes are not suitable for double glazed plastic windows, as the halves are not magnetized due to the large distance between them. But you can choose the right tool that will help wash the glass, the range of such products is wide.

Tips & Tricks

Cleaning experts have compiled several recommendations for readers of our online publication, which will help you wash the glass correctly and avoid common mistakes:

1. Before washing the glass, free the window openings and window sills from everything superfluous, move the curtains and curtains so that the detergent does not get on them and does not leave a stain.

2. Wash the frame before washing the glass. Do not use colored products for this, so that the plastic does not stain. We also do not use soda and similar substances that can scratch a plastic or wooden surface or corrode paint.

3. It is better to wash window glass in hot, warm, but calm weather, the surface will dry faster and there will be no streaks, as well as re-contamination with dust.

4. To prevent condensation from collecting on the glasses, you can wipe them after washing with a mixture of glycerin and alcohol in a ratio of 1 to 10. To prevent the formation of condensate, it is also recommended to regularly ventilate the room, and supply valves can be installed on the windows.

5. If you need to wash the windows in winter, and they are icy, a warm saline solution will help to quickly remove the ice. And if you process windows with it also at the end of the procedure, the glasses will shine beautifully.

6. Whatever you decide to wash the glass with, first treat the inner surface, then the outer one.

7. At the end of the procedure, wipe the surface first with vertical, then horizontal movements, this will protect against streaks.

8. Do not use cloths with easily detachable fibers to wipe the glass. Such traces, adhering villi on the windows will be very noticeable.