Before You Begin
To start your exterior window cleaning process, rinse the windows with a hose or go over them with a cloth to knock off any debris. Consider this a prewash; it’s not worth wasting your window cleaning product on large chunks of dirt and debris. Then, it’s time to determine what you’ll require to be able to reach the window exteriors (e.g., a mop or telescopic pole) and to select your cleaning product. There are several glass cleaners that will clean windows without streaking. But you can also make your own to save money. One of the best homemade window cleaning solutions is simply a mixture of water and dish soap. Here are five easy methods for how to wash windows outside and get clean, streak-free windows like a professional. Tools such as this wash both sides of a window at once using microfiber cleaning cloths to wipe off any liquid cleaning product you use. Folks who own these gizmos say it takes some practice to get the tool to glide smoothly. For example, pushing it around too quickly while cleaning can disconnect the magnets. To dry the windows, use a rubber squeegee in straight motions from top to bottom. Remember to dry off the squeegee between rows to prevent streaks. Get the best results with the following tips:
Dry brush the windows with a dry rag that covers the circular sponge. Eliminating some of the dirt this way first reduces the muddy mess a spray cleaner will create later.Spray the glass with several coats of a powerful window cleaner. Look for a product that cuts through crud and grease and dries to a streak-free shine.Wipe the cleaner from the windows using clean rags that you slip over the circular sponge.
The best way to wash exterior windows on a single-family house without a big ladder is a squeegee and a 24’ telescoping extension pole. This is the ultimate setup for DIY window washing, as you can wet the scrubber side, run up the pole and scrub the windows with one side, flip it, and squeegee with the other side, all without having to lower the pole multiple times to switch tools. Don’t have an outdoor space? You can leave the screens in place and do this instead:
Wipe off dust using a microfiber cloth or a disposable dust cloth.Vacuum each screen using a brush attachment.Mix 1 part water with 1 part vinegar in a spray bottle, and lightly spray the screen toward the outside. Then, wipe the screen with a rag immediately after spraying.
Here’s how most robotic window cleaners work:
Place the safety pod and harness that’s attached to the machine on the inside of your window. It will catch the appliance if it falls.Attach the cleaning pad, and spray with cleaning solution. The appliance has two built-in squeegees.Flip the on switch.Position the cleaner on the window (inside or out). Before the gizmo starts cleaning, it will scan the window to find out the best path to take.Once the window is clean, the appliance will return to the starting position.
