As of: February 29, 2024, 1:30 p.m
By: Andrea Stettner
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In order to clean the windows without leaving streaks, it's not just about using the right cleaning agent.
The removal technique is also crucial.
When the sun shines directly on the windows, every little spot becomes visible.
The windows are particularly dirty in spring, because cleaning windows is often not a good idea when temperatures are below zero in winter.
In order for windows to be cleaned without streaks or streaks, it's not just about the cleaning agent, but also about the correct technique when removing the wet window panes.
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To ensure that no streaks are left behind when cleaning windows, the right technique helps when removing the wet windows.
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In principle, a good glass cleaner or, alternatively, some dishwashing liquid that you dissolve in a bucket of water is sufficient to clean windows.
However, shampoo or other tried-and-tested household remedies, such as rinse aid or alcohol, also ensure a streak-free shine.
If you prefer it natural and swear by environmentally friendly home remedies when cleaning windows, a dash of vinegar or lemon juice in the cleaning water is a good idea.
Start with the window frames and then clean the panes.
First pre-wash with detergent and a soft sponge.
Stubborn dirt, such as bird droppings, can be carefully removed with a glass ceramic scraper.
The window panes are then dried – ideally with a squeegee.
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Remove the window correctly – here’s how it works
Squeeges are ideal for drying pre-washed windows because they are equipped with a soft rubber lip that allows the cleaning water to be removed from the window without leaving streaks.
However, it depends on the right technology:
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Place the puller on top of the disc and
It's best to pull horizontally,
Train by train.
After each stroke, dry the squeegee with a dry cloth.
Finally, remove the last remaining moisture with a microfiber cloth or chamois leather.
Dry windows without a squeegee
Of course, the windows can also be dried without a squeegee.
Good results can be achieved with chamois leather, a lint-free cotton cloth or microfiber cloths.
Electric window cleaning devices are also said to achieve presentable results, but are also more expensive to purchase (between 30 and 80 euros) and weigh up to a kilo, which must be lifted during cleaning.
Newspaper is often cited as an insider tip against streaks and streaks.
However, you should stay away from this, because when polishing, the printer's ink can leave dark spots on the window frames, as the
Bavarian Consumer Service
informs on its website.
Incidentally, yellowed plastic window frames can be whitened again, for example with toothpaste or citric acid.