Sunday, April 22, 2012

Fun Window Cleaning For Beginners

By Charlotte Buckley


Cleaning windows is a task that can be daunting, but can look amazing when it is done well. It is one of those outdoor household chores that many people put off, because it can be time consuming and complicated. But when they learn the techniques that can make it very simple, it can become a pleasure to do. If you are unsure as to where to begin, you can research window cleaning for beginners, to uncover the easy steps.

It is common for most people to clean their windows in the late spring and late summer months. This is a good time to do an entire spring cleaning on the whole exterior of the home. At the end of spring, everything seems to be covered in dirt, so it only seems fitting, that a proper cleaning would be done.

There are some basic steps to window washing that can make the whole job a lot more quicker and easier. The truth is, no one wants to do something that is going to take all day and involve hanging out of windows or climbing on roofs, to get some of the tricky angles that window cleaning can entail.

Indoor window washing can be the simplest. That is because, all you need is a bottle of glass cleaner or a cleaner that is an all purpose type. The bottles are easy to hold and plastic so they wont break. A quick spray and your ready for some scrubbing and polishing.

Some people say that using crumpled up newspaper is the best possible way to clean indoor windows. They feel that the paper gives the window a nice, sharp and streak free shine. Where as paper towel can leave tiny bits of fluff and particles on the window that are visible to the eye.

When outdoor windows need to be tackled, the best way to clean them is by using a pressure washer first. These can be rented from hardware stores, or are available for sale at hardware stores as well. They can cost anywhere from a hundred to a thousand dollars. If you will not be using it very often, then renting a good one might be a better option. The pressure washer will actually get off all the black marks and dirt that can build up over time.

When you learn all there is to know about window cleaning for beginners, you will be able to handle many window tasks. If the pressure washer doesn't give you the exact shine you want, you can go over it with a squeegee and a tall broom handle. The extra long handle will give you a good reach up to some taller windows, for anything that is too far up, the pressure washer hose should be good enough. After a bit of soap and water on the windows, you can then spray them again with a quick spray of water to get them squeaky clean




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