Thursday, February 6, 2014

Window Cleaning Can Be Extremely Satisfying

By Jayne Rutledge


If you can manage to keep your home clean and tidy, it saves you a lot of problems in the long term. It means your house is always presentable, even when unexpected guests arrive. People find it easy to tidy up and vacuum their home, but often draw the line when it comes to window cleaning. It is the area that is often neglected.

It is simple to find an excuse, or reason, not to clean them. Most people say that it's just too difficult, or that they do not have the right cleaning materials available. It is only when they become extremely dirty, or they have been remarked upon, that something is done about the situation. However, a lot of people get disillusioned when after making an effort, people will still point out any streaks or smears that remain.

It is not too difficult to clean them on the inside, though you might have to stand on a stool or chair to complete the process. They should also not get very dirty, mainly only hand prints and general airborne dirt. If you live in a high-rise apartment, you most probably have the outside of the windows cleaned by a professional, though there are gadgets for you to do it yourself these days. A lot of people put off the task of cleaning inside, as they say there is no point as the outside will still be dirty.

There are various ways of cleaning then, but a lot depends on what material they have been made of, or covered with. Though a lot are still made with glass, vinyl is becoming very popular. Some people also cover them with a tinted film to protect their privacy, and their furniture from direct sunlight.

It is very wise to prepare thoroughly before you commence the cleaning process. It does not matter whether you are working from the outside or the inside, it's still a good idea to remove all for window dressing. When doing so, make a note of which coverings came from each of the windows.

If your windows are made of glass, you have to be extremely careful. It is very easy to damage them if you are using the wrong kind of cleaning materials, as some are more abrasive than others. By using the wrong ones, it is quite easy to leave a series of minute scratches on the surface, which will become visible when the sun is shining.

Those made of vinyl are much easier to clean. It could be that they have been constructed in a manner that you can rotate the frames completely so you can clean the outside, as well as inside. They are not so easy to scratch, but it is still important that you use cleaning materials and solutions that are fit for purpose.

The key to successful window cleaning, as in most tasks, is solid preparation. The main priority is to make sure that you have the right materials for the task. Secondly, make sure you have enough time to do the job thoroughly, as rushing it will cause you to miss areas. Once done, you will be able to relax in a room that is letting in as much sunlight as possible.




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