How To Make A Home Made Window Cleaning Solution

In these days of economising, it goes without saying that paying money for services such as window cleaning is not always preferential. With that in mind, I consulted Perth window cleaning for some tips on how you can do this yourself. And, here is what they told me:

Do The Preparatory Work First

When it comes to cleaning your own windows, it is not simply a case of making a solution, and 'slapping it on'. There are so many variables that must be considered first. For instance, are the windows tinted? If they are, you can't use chemicals, or acidic solutions on them. Checking this first can save you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in damage to your windows. Next, how will you apply the solution? Using a scourer pad could end up scratching your glass, and again, causing massive financial loss. Either of those mistakes could cost you the equivalent of a few years of window cleaning, so, do the preparatory work first..and save yourself from financial ruin!

There is an old saying that 'an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure', or something like that. So, before we begin, do the prep work first, you'll be glad that you did!

The Recipe

Now, when it comes to making the right recipe for window cleaning solution, the first thing to consider is what you did with regard to preparatory work. If you are satisfied that this has been completed successfully, it is now time to move onto making the solution.

The solution that works best, only works best on normal, good old-fashioned, glass windows. You will find that one glass window is not the same quality as the next. Old time glass seems to be denser, and less porous than modern, cheaper, productions. So, for the best results, it is best to use your solution on glass that is quality. Cheaper, modern glass will sometimes smear instead of coming up cleaner, it's just a fact and not much can be done about it.

So, for the recipe, this is what Perth window cleaning would use if their suppliers went out of business.

Easy to Make Vinegar Based Window Cleaner

1 cup white distilled vinegar
1 cup of warm water

It doesn't get much simpler than that, does it? Equal parts vinegar and water. The theory behind this is, that the vinegar contains enough acidity to lift, and remove, stubborn grease and grime.

If you prefer a more natural window cleaning solution, you could substitute the vinegar for a spoon of lemon juice. The effect is the same, because lemon juice has the same effect as the vinegar, it's just that as a completely natural product, lemon juice gives us the feeling of helping the environment.

Now, Get To It

So, now you have your solution, how do you go about cleaning the windows? The next, and equally important step, is to make sure that you have completely clean rags to use: one to put the solution on the glass, and one to wipe it off. You will need to replace the rags after every few windows, or you may find that the glass will appear smokey, or smeared, as the dirt from the first windows starts rubbing off on the latest windows that you clean.

It is important too to get surgical towels, or non scratch cloths. This is so that glass, or tint, is not scratched by the cloths...it can happen!

Use just enough solution to remove the grime, but not too much so that you make a big mess of the walls and floor.

Wipe the solution on in a circular motion, and remove in the same way. You will find that whilst it may not work as well as a professional window cleaner for very dirty windows, it will be more than adequate for 'spot cleaning' inbetween your regular window clean.

Happy Cleaning!

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