There are several products out in the market, and i would be lying if i said i did't use some of those sprays or foams once in a while. But they can get very expensive, so i normally recommend using them for mirrors, or small glass surfaces.
When you have to clean your sliding glass doors or windows, it could get costly if you are using these products.
By following these easy steps, you will learn how easy and cost effective it is to wash and clean your windows.
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Items you will need.
1. Squeegee (any size will do, the bigger the blade, the faster it will go. But make sure you get one small enough for those french style windows.)
2. Microfiber towels, clean rags, or strong paper towels. (make sure the rags don't release lint, Sam's Club offers a great selection on microfiber, and at a good price.)
3. Small bucket for water.
4. Liquid dish soap.
5. Ladder or step stool.
6. Kitchen sponge. I normally use the ones with a rough edge, and a soft edge. (make sure it is not too abrassive, you don't want to scratch the glass.)
7. Spray bottle filled with water.
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Steps 1
Fill the bucket with water, and add one drop of liquid dish soap after filling up the bucket. (1 drop per each gallon)
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Step 2
Spray glass surface or window with spray bottle, or rinse it with a hose when doing the exterior side.
(do one or two at a time, if you try to do more, they will dry and you will have to repeat the process)
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Step 3
Dip kitchen sponge into bucket with dish soap and proceed to apply sponge to surface in a circular motion (you can try by first using soft side, and switch over to rough side if its very dirty, you will feel the dirt coming off of the glass)
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Step 4
Use squeege to remove soapy water from surface. There are three ways you could do this: a.Side to side, b.Top to bottom, c.Start from the top, and go side to side going down, similar to an "S" motion (this one requires a little more experience)
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Step 5
Make sure you wipe the rubber blade attached to the squeegee after every stroke (this will ensure you leave no streaks on the glass)
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Step 6
When finished using the squeegee, wipe the edge of the glass where it meets the frame all the way around, to remove excess water and soap.
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Step 7
Use a dry towel to touch up any streaks left on the surface, but most importantly any drops of water left behind (streaks will normally dry and disappear, but drops will dry and leave a dirt stain on the glass)
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Quick tip: Use spray bottle with water to spray surfaces (especially big ones) if you feel that the soap is drying up while you are cleaning.
I hope these tips are of great help to you, you will love the way your windows and glass doors look afterwards. And the dish soap creates a nice protective film to keep hand prints off the glass, and will not damage surfaces that have a 3m film on them.
Feel free to email me with any questions, or to make an appointment if you are having any trouble.
Sincerely,
Your cleaning specialist
Guillermo Frizza
Maidbest, Inc.
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(239) 825-2137
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