Squeaky & Dirty Windows? Here’s 3 Solutions to Help

Entry #1396, July 20, 2012

Keeping your windows clean and operating correctly is not an easy job – much more when you hear them squeaking and quirking. You will certainly get distracted by the sound and quite frankly it isn’t good for your windows. The good thing is that you can do something about it. Whether you are moving into an older home that has rusty windows or your current windows are starting to show their age, here are tips that will help.

Squeaky and quirking windows? These tips will help

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Here are several ways to keep your windows looking and operating correctly.

Prepare your cleaning tools

Make sure you have a cleaning pad, squeegee blades, and spray bottle before you start. It is very important that you’re careful in cleaning your windows. You have to observe the proper cleaning motion. When you clean your windows, use one direction – it can be the up-down motion or the left-right. Make sure to clean the squeegee blade after every application so that it won’t cause dirty streaks.

Try organic cleaning solution.

You will need a bucket of warm water, washing liquid, clear household vinegar, clean washer, window wiper, pair of rubber gloves, and outdated newspaper. Before you start, put on the rubber gloves then prepare your solution. In making your soap solution, add a scoop of washing liquid in a bucket filled with warm water. Add 200 ml of vinegar solution. Vinegar gives you the real shine that you are looking for on windows. This also serves as a disinfectant. In cleaning your windows, start cleaning outside and make sure to use the right tools and equipment. Then, sponge it using your window washer. Wipe the window using the window wiper blade or a squeegee. After doing so, wipe your windows with newspaper to fully absorb the dirt and moisture.

Repair your windows the easy way

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Apply a lubricant to hinges and joints.

You may use contact cleaner or oil lubricants like WD-40 for this step. Used cooking oil can also be an effective alternative for commercial lubricants. Don’t forget to prepare a piece of cloth of towel to wipe the drippings. Move the windows back and forth so that the oil can penetrate.

When cleaning your windows you have to consider the weather, it’s best to clean your windows on a cloudy day so as not to dry out quickly your cleaning solution thus avoiding streaks.

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