What you need
- A bucket of warm water with a little washing-up liquid, or a glass cleaner
- A squeegee, microfibre cloths and a lint-free cloth for finishing
- A soft brush for frames, tracks and sills
Method
- Pick a dry, overcast day, or work when the window is in shade
- Dust and brush the frame, tracks and sill first, so dirty water does not run onto clean glass
- Wash the glass with a wet cloth or sponge, working top to bottom
- Squeegee from top to bottom in overlapping strokes, wiping the blade clean after each pass
- Dry the edges with a lint-free cloth, then wipe the frame and sill
Tips
- Use very little product; more does not clean better
- Do not clean in direct sunlight
- Newspaper is not necessary, a microfibre cloth works better
- For tall or upper windows, do not take risks: use a professional
Common questions
How often should windows be cleaned?
Inside windows benefit from a clean every month or two, and outside windows a few times a year, depending on how exposed they are.
Would you rather we did it for you?
Ample Cleaners offers deep cleaning across Barking, Dagenham, Romford, Ilford and surrounding areas, with DBS-checked cleaners and a fixed price.