How to Clean a Window

Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that make household work easier. 

Take for instance, cleaning windows.  Imagine if you lived in a home with a dozen windows or more. 

Also imagine that you cleaned them with a well-known window spray. By the time you’re done, the windows may be clean by the chemicals from the cleaner have permeated your home.   

If you’re “green” cleaning, vinegar and water can be just as harsh, especially for any family member who is allergic to the odor. 

Here is a tried and true method of cleaning windows the natural way – with good old soap and water.  Add an additional element – a squeegee – and you will yield perfect results every time. 

First, take a bucket and add liquid soap to warm water.  Next, use a large soft sponge to dip into the bucket.  Start washing down the windows from top to bottom and from right to left.  Take the squeegee and starting from the top, move it down to the bottom in one stroke.  

Have a cloth ready to wipe the squeegee after each go. Repeat the same process until the window is done.  Use a cloth to clear up any streaks. 

It’s that simple!  By the way, did you know the word squeegee was taken from the original word squilgee?  This was a device used by fisherman in the Middle Ages. 

Wait there’s more! Here is some news that will absolutely delight you:   

According to This Old House: ”Given people's aversion to washing windows, it's no wonder that at least two companies, Pilkington and PPG Industries, now make glass that cleans itself.  

The secret ingredient is titanium dioxide, a metallic compound that's permanently embedded in the surface of the molten glass during manufacture but doesn't affect its transparency.  

When exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays, the titanium dioxide kicks off a chemical reaction that disintegrates organic dirt, such as tree sap, pollen, and dead bugs.

The coating also makes the glass hydrophilic; that is, water doesn't bead up but spreads out in sheets that slice off loosened debris like an invisible squeegee.”  

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