The Best Way to Clean Windows, According to Our Cleaning Lab

That squeegee just might make a bigger mess.

Over time, pollution and grime accumulate slowly but surely on your windows, obstructing your view and blocking precious sunlight. The only thing worse? Thick streaks left behind by improper cleaning.

To keep your vista clear (and your light-loving houseplants happy), follow this expert advice from Carolyn Forte, Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab. With the right spray, cloth, and technique, your windows will have never looked better.

1. Choose a dry, cloudy day.

«Do this job in the blazing sun and the cleaner will dry onto the hot windows before you get to wipe it off, leaving hard-to-remove streaks,» Forte says. If the weather won’t cooperate, start on the shady side of the house.

2. Remove dirt and dust first.

Before you get started, sweep dirt from the window frame with a brush or vacuum it up with your machine’s dusting attachment. This will prevent dirt from turning into a muddy mess when mixed with a cleaner. If your window screen looks especially grimy, pop it out and wash with hot, sudsy water and a soft brush, then rinse and let dry before putting it back.

For quickly dusting shades and blinds, Forte recommends going over both sides with a microfiber duster or opening the slats and going over each one with a damp cloth and followed by a dry one.

LAB TIP: You can also refresh your curtains at the same time by putting them in the dryer for 15 minutes on an «air-only» cycle and rehanging quickly to prevent wrinkles.

3. Pick the right cleaner — and spritz generously.

Don’t hold back on the spray, especially if your windows look extra dirty. «You need plenty of cleaner to dissolve and suspend the dirt so it can be completely wiped away — skimp and you’ll be seeing streaks,» Forte says.

She recommends Invisible Glass Cleaner With EZ Grip. The fine mist from the bottle stays where you spray until you wipe it, meaning less drips and mess. Check out these other top-tested cleaners depending on the job too:

How to Clean Windows Inside and Out for Streak-Free Results

Make windows shine with this easy cleaning guide. Follow these steps on how to wash windows to clear away grime and leave your home sparkling.

Compare a clean window with a dirty one, and the contrast is clear. Streak- and grime-free windows offer a lovely way to enjoy the outdoors, as well as an uninterrupted path for sunshine to enter into your home’s interior. But many people avoid this task because they are unsure how to clean windows. Luckily, it takes just a bit of planning and a little elbow grease. Washing the windows is a good spring cleaning job for the family to help with, and clean windows will make the entire house look cleaner. Here are six must-follow steps for cleaning windows.

1. Test the temperature.

Don’t want to waste a sunny day chasing away the dirt and grime on windows? You’re not alone—and you’re in luck. One of the best pieces of advice for how to clean windows is to pick a cloudy day. The absence of sunlight will help to minimize the chance of streaks because heat makes window cleaning solution evaporate faster than you can wipe it off. Lack of glaring sunlight also enables you to better see—and better clean—the windows. To quickly test the temperature, touch the window glass. If it’s hot to the touch, wait for a cooler day.

2. Remove dust and dirt from windows.

No window washing job is complete without using your vacuum first. Dust and dirt can accumulate inside the sills of your windows, and once that gets wet, you’ll be left with muddy streaks to clean up. That’s why an essential step in cleaning windows properly is to hook up the vacuum first, using hose attachments to clean out the interior side of your windows. While you’re at it, use the vacuum to suck up dust or bugs that have gathered at the window closing. Then wipe off any lingering dirt and cobwebs with a wet cloth to reduce grimy smears.

3. Clean outside windows.

There’s one crucial step that many people skip when learning how to clean windows: an exterior hose-down. Close all your windows and use a garden hose to spray the outside. You’ll remove the first layer of dirt and make the detail work that much easier. Plus, on a summer day, you can use window washing as an excuse to splash in the water a little bit.

4. Clean inside windows.

How you wash individual windows depends on the type of windows you have. Newer versions flip open, enabling you to clean both the outside and inside from the same spot. Older ones might be stationary, which means you’ll have to use a ladder to clean the exteriors. Most will allow you to remove the screens and clean them separately. Clean indoor glass panes with a window cleaner. Screens can be cleaned with warm, soapy water, either on a paved outside area or in a bathtub.

5. Use a system for cleaning windows.

Enlist the family for help cleaning windows. Have one person work inside, wiping windows horizontally, while another wipes outside vertically. That way you’ll know which side the dirt or streaks are on. Be sure to find a ladder you feel comfortable on. If you have a window you’d have to reach for, leave it to the pros.

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The Ultimate Cleaning Schedule for Your Day, Week, Month, and Year

Our experts revealed the truth about how often you need to clean everything.

Raise your hand if you find keeping your home clean totally daunting. Or if you stumble upon dust, rust, or dirt in spots you totally forget about too often for comfort. We get it. Which is why we created this super handy checklist with the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab to help you stay on top of how often you should bust out your cleaners and get to work — but there are a few exceptions to keep in mind.

First of all, the obvious: If something looks dirty, don’t wait — add it to your immediate to-do list. Secondly, when it comes to sanitation, our guidelines represent the bare minimum so you can ramp up those tasks as needed. And finally, don’t forget about laundry, for which we created separate guidelines to follow.

The Definitive Cleaning Schedule

How to Tackle Everything on Your List

Now that you’ve got the schedule, read up on our time-saving tips and all-time favorite products that will make these jobs as painless as possible.

Tips for Cleaning Every Day

These essential daily tasks cut down on future scrubbing and scouring — not to mention harmful germs and bacteria.

Clean coffee maker or Keurig: Wash removable parts with warm, soapy water or stick dishwasher-safe pieces in the machine. Wipe down the outside and warming plate to remove spills.

Clean dirty dishes: Skip pre-rinsing. Today’s machines and detergents make it unnecessary — and a waste of water and time! Enzymes in your dishwasher detergent actually work better when they can attach themselves to food particles.

Sanitize sinks: Use an eraser-type sponge (like Mr. Clean Magic Eraser) to remove marks, then sanitize by plugging the drain, filling the basin with warm water, and swishing a tablespoon of bleach around. Let it sit for five minutes, then rinse.

Текст на английском с переводом и аудио «Housework» (Работа по дому)

There is always housework to do when you live in a house. — Всегда есть работа по дому, когда вы живете в доме.

You have to wash the windows so that you can see outside. — Вы должны мыть окна, чтобы вы могли видеть улицу.

The floors and the carpets need to be vacuumed. — Полы и ковры нужно пылесосить.

The floors also need to be washed, and some of them need to be waxed. — Полы также нужно мыть, а некоторые из них нужно натирать воском.

The furniture has to be polished. — Мебель должна быть отполирована.

The bathroom has to be kept clean. — Ванная комната должна быть чистой.

After you have a bath, you need to clean out the bathtub. — После приема ванны, нужно ее почистить.

Laundry needs to be done regularly, or you will run out of clothes to wear. — Необходимо регулярно стирал белье, или у вас закончиться одежда.

The clothes go into the washing machine, and then they have to be dried in the dryer. — Одежда попадает в стиральную машину, а затем сушится в сушилке.

Sometimes, we hang the clothes out on the line to be dried. — Иногда мы вешаем одежду на веревку, чтобы высушить.

Some of the clothes need to be ironed. — Часть одежды нужно погладить.

You have to buy groceries and put them away. — Вы должны покупать продукты и убирать их.

Meals need to be made. — Нужно готовить еду.

You can’t let the dishes pile up in the kitchen. — Вы не можете позволить себе накапливать посуду на кухне.

The dishes have to be washed, and the counters need to be wiped. — Посуда должна быть вымыта, а столы должны быть протерты.

The stove needs to be cleaned, and sometimes the refrigerator and the cupboards need to be cleaned out. – Печку нужно чистить, а иногда также холодильник и шкафы.

You can dust the furniture and sweep up the dirt. — Вы можете вытереть пыль с мебели и подмести грязь.

You can make the beds. The beds have to be changed too. — Вы можете заправить постель. Постель тоже нужно менять.

They need to have clean sheets put on them. — На них должны быть чистые простыни.

There are just so many things to do. — Есть так много вещей, которые нужно делать.

Household chores take up a lot of time. — Домашние хлопоты занимают много времени.

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