Dirty window panes “eat” a third of the luminous flux, reducing the illumination of the premises. The task of keeping windows clean is considered by many to be difficult, but in fact it is not that difficult if you know how to properly wash windows so that there are no streaks and dirty streaks..
If you master the technology, the process itself will be enjoyable, and the result will not only please, but also have a beneficial effect on health and well-being, because daylight is necessary for the proper functioning of our body.
Tool
To clean the windows in your apartment, you will need:
- Cleaning agent. Liquid products can run off, so preference should be given to foams – they adhere better to vertical surfaces.
- Holder. In order to gently apply the detergent and rinse the glass, the holder must have “coat”.
- Rush. A strip of rubber, which is necessary for cleansing from water.
- A pen. To make it easy to properly clean the windows, the holder handle should be retractable – it will allow you to easily reach the upper parts of the window.
- Napkin. An absorbent wipe will come in handy, capable of absorbing a significant amount of moisture and not leaving behind fibers. Cellulose or suede wipes work best.
Technology
To quickly and efficiently wash the windows in the apartment, you need to follow the following sequence of actions:
- Wash the frame. If it is not very dirty, just wipe it, observing the direction of movement from top to bottom. This is necessary so as not to stain the already washed glass afterwards..
- If there are streaks or drops of paint on the glass, remove them with a scraper or a safety razor blade.
- Then moisten with detergent “fur coat” (if it is liquid, dip it in the solution and squeeze it out, if it is foamy, apply the foam directly to “fur coat”) and start applying the product to the entire glass surface. Very dirty glasses will have to be rubbed a little. Attention! During this procedure, the solution should not flow down.
- Correctly wash windows without rubber “drive” will not work – they need to clear the glass of water by swiping from the top of the window to the bottom without pressing. Each next “passage” should grab a little of the already cleaned surface, while “squeeze” tilt slightly to the side opposite to the advance: if you clean the glass from left to right, then you need to tilt to the left side.
- After that, you can walk on the glass with an absorbent cloth..
- Washing the windows in an apartment means washing both the frames and the window sills..
- It is also recommended to lubricate the frame hinges after washing. If your apartment has double-glazed windows – take silicone grease and walk a swab dipped in it over all the seals – this will significantly extend the life of the windows and increase its insulating properties.
Tip: When cleaning windows, never stand on a window sill, as well as on stools, chairs, boxes, cabinets. Use only sturdy, reliable ladders. Remember, your health depends on it, and, possibly, life.!
