In winter, windows are mostly dirty from ice, snow and mud.
So it's time to ensure a clear view.
Read here what to watch out for in frost and cold.
The window panes get dirty even in winter.
It is therefore advisable to swing the cleaning cloth in the cold season as well.
We'll tell you what to look out for when cleaning windows in winter and how you should proceed to make your own glass cleaner from a household remedy *.
Cleaning windows in winter: what to look out for
In order to clean the windows in winter, the
temperatures
should be
above freezing point
.
If you want to clean the windows with water, there is a risk that it will freeze on the window panes when the temperature is below zero.
Adding antifreeze or the like is also not advisable as this is more damaging to the environment than it is helping.
If the sun shines in winter, that's a great thing.
Unfortunately only not when the sun hits the window to be cleaned.
This would dry the cleaning water faster than intended, which in turn leaves unattractive streaks.
Ideally, you should choose a day for cleaning windows in winter when the temperatures are pleasant and it is dry
.
In order to protect seals and frames from icing, it is particularly important to rub them dry well after cleaning.
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Cleaning windows in winter: How to make your own glass cleaner
These utensils are required:
300 ml black tea
spray bottle
Clean microfiber cleaning rag
Boil about 300 ml of black tea and after cooling, pour it into a spray bottle.
With this home remedy, the windows can now be sprayed and wiped with the microfiber cloth as normal.
Depending on how dirty the windows are, wiping may be necessary.
The specially made glass cleaner can be used
at any time of the year
.
Don't forget to use the tea home remedy within a week.
(swa)
*
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