

For a large window, wipe down the squeegee after a single large stroke with smaller window panes (using a much smaller squeegee), wipe it dry after every couple of strokes.įor uniquely shaped windows, finding or creating a custom-sized squeegee may come in handy. Next, squeegee away the excess, wiping down the squeegee with a soft cloth or clean rag every couple of strokes. Lewis says to wash the edges of the window glass first, rinse and then give the whole window a go. If you’ve really got buildup, vinegar will cut through grease and grime.” For exceptionally grimy windows, add some vinegar or ammonia to the solution. “There is no ‘right way’ unless you don’t clean at all. “The answer, of course, is obvious,” Lewis says. Lewis says there are strong opinions about how to achieve streak-free windows. “Then grab a sponge and scrub down the windows, making sure to get into the corners and the creases and crevices of the window.” Next, clear away the solution with a squeegee and wipe dry with a clean towel.

“Usually just a drop or two per gallon will do it,” she says. Once the area is prepped, Lewis and her team advise ditching prepackaged bottled cleansers and mixing up a solution of warm water with a small squirt of dish soap. Photo by Hanson Fine Building - Browse contemporary kitchen ideas
