Tips on how to clean the windows

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How to wash the windows Wash the windows better in a cool,calm, slightly cloudy weather. Otherwise, glare of the sun on the glass will not allow you to assess its transparency. In addition, in the wind and in the heat, the glass dries so quickly that you simply will not have time to wash the stains. So:

First, we dismantle the rubble on the windowsills. Flowers are taken to the bathroom to "wash", and dusty curtains are sent to the washing machine or dry cleaning.

After this, we proceed to washing the windows.Using a rag and warm soapy water, wash away dirt from the outside of the windows, frames and window sills. For a better cleaning effect, you can add ammonia to the water (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water). At this stage, all kinds of window cleaning products with a sprayer are not helpful. Do not forget to wash the end parts of the window.

Once the dirt has been washed off, you can beginpolishing – this is where special, fast-evaporating alcohol-based products can come in handy. Using a spray bottle, apply the liquid evenly to the glass and wipe off with a soft, clean cloth or a household napkin.

Even slightly dusty glass retainsup to 30% of light, dirty windows - up to 70%. It is an established fact that lack of sunlight has an adverse effect on our health. There is only one conclusion from this - you need to wash your windows at least twice a year, and preferably more often.

In the old-fashioned way

Newsprint. After using modern means, there are often divorces. Therefore, the captious mistresses still use the "grandfather's" method and wipe the damp glasses with a crumpled old newspaper. Newspaper paper absorbs water well, in addition, the ink contains lead, which gives a clear gloss to clean glasses. In this case, absolute transparency to your windows is guaranteed. Although, in principle, no one prevents you from replacing newspapers with paper kitchen towels that are sold in rolls. A piece of chalk. Another ancient way: first, wash the glass with a soapy rag. Then, thus removing the dirt, wipe with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of chalk (or tooth powder) and 1 liter of water. When the glass dries, they wipe it with a clean rag dry. Vinegar. Tarnished or heavily soiled glass can be washed with a warm solution of vinegar (to give a shine - just moisten it) and then rinse with clean water. Linseed oil. To maintain the cleanliness of windows, they should be periodically wiped with a soft woolen cloth lightly moistened in linseed oil, and then wipe dry with a woolen or cotton cloth. A solution of starch (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of cold water), a solution of bleach (50 g per 1 liter of water) help to wash off the old dirt from the glasses. It is recommended to add to the water to give shine. Agree, there is no greater pleasure than to look at the spring street through a clean window. Now nothing prevents you to look at the world around in a new way.

To the flies do not sit out the window panes, treat them with vinegar.
To windows do not sweat in winter, wipe them with a solution of purified glycerin and alcohol (in the ratio 1:20).
With a solution of 2 table spoons of table salt and 1 glass of water, wipe the frozen glass panes.