Avoid Streaky Windows With These Glass Cleaning Tips

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com

Keeping the windows in your home clean can be a frustrating task.  It seems that the minute you're done cleaning the glass, streaks appear. We've got the solution.. These tips with help you keep your windows shining and crystal clear.

1. Use a squeegee with a soft rubber edge.  Prevent streaks from appearing by using a squeegee.  Starting on dry glass is essential to the process being effective.  Also, avoid washing the windows in direct sunlight.  The sun will dry the glass quicker, making it more likely to streak.
2. Antiseptic spray will eliminate dust from blinds.  Avoid dust accumulation by spraying the antistatic spray on the blinds immediately after cleaning them. 
3. Bleach-detergent solution fights mildew on the window frames.  combine 2 ounces of household bleach with 1 ounce of laundry detergent and a quart of water.  The sponge the solution onto the mildew areas using rubber gloves. 
4. Dust shades regularly with a soft cloth or rag to avoid filthy shades.
5. If your windows seem to get dirty fast, try changing your cooling and heating system's filter. Furnace and air conditioner filters trap dust, pollen, and dander inside the appliance.  Cleaning the filter is essential.
6. Secondhand smoke affects windows.  Remove nicotine film from windows by washing it with ammonia solution.  Mix 1 cup of lemon scented ammonia with 2 1/2 gallons of water. Ammonia will cut through the grime and the lemon scent will keep your home smelling clean and fresh.
7. Screens are often neglected but can give the impression your windows are dirtier than they actually are. Remove the screen and wash outside. Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub both sides. Rinse with a hose and dry thoroughly.

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Give Your Windows a Professional Shine This Holiday Season

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com

Lavishly decorating store windows for the holiday season is a ritual originally made famous by New York City’s Sacks Fifth Avenue. Further, it is a practice that has been adapted by business owners throughout the country.  Decorating your store window is a great way to advertise the products sold as well as draw the attention of passersby to the business in a positive way.  One challenge many store owners face during the winter months is keeping these windows clean. Here are some easy tips for washing windows and maintaining the shine. 

Gather a squeegee, household sponge, and soft, white and absorbent cotton rags.  

In a bucket, mix

• 1/2 Cup Ammonia
• 1/2 C White Vinegar
• 2 TBL. Cornstarch
• 3/4 Gal. of Warm Water

*Make sure that the cornstarch is thoroughly dissolved.

Generously apply solution with the sponge starting at the top of the window and working your way down. Work swiftly to apply as many coats as possible.  Using the cotton rag, dry the top portion of the window, 3-4 inches down.  Then take the squeegee and use strong, smooth strokes to wipe away excess solution from the top and work down. 

For more tips on how to clean glass surfaces visit http://www.housecleaningcentral.com/en/cleaning-tips/glass/window-washing.html.