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HOMEMADE OUTDOOR WINDOW CLEANER WINDOWS
Once the windows are completely rinsed, I take time to hose off the deck, and for windows above plants, I spray all those areas well to dilute any effect even further. They are diluted again when rinsed away with more water. Most landscape fertilizers contain ammonia, and the ingredients are greatly diluted in the 2 gallons of water.
What I know is that it has not damaged anything growing in the area of the windows I’ve cleaned. Note: When it comes to safety issues for pets and plants that might be in the way of this cleaner as it rinses away, I cannot say for sure one way or the other. Both the dishwasher detergent and rinse aid will create a “sheeting” action to leave windows clean and streak-free. Spray window again with clear water using the hose and powerful spray nozzle. Scrub the window thoroughly in all directions, making sure you reach the corners. Dip your scrubber of choice into the solution, and get it totally saturated.ĭon’t wring it out. To use: Spray windows with the hose and that powerful spray nozzle, knocking off dirt, grime and debris.
Pour all ingredients into the bucket, and mix well until combined. Make sure you do this on a cloudy day.ġ/2 cup rinse aid (such as Finish by Jet Dry)ġ/3 cup any automatic dishwasher detergent (such as Cascade) You will need a hose with a good spray nozzle, some kind of scrubber and a long-handled pole for windows that are out of reach.įirst, make up a batch of this window cleaner, which is ideal for hard-to-reach outdoor windows because you rinse and then let the windows drip-dry. This is an ideal cleaner for big, outdoor windows when you don’t want to use a ladder to wash them by hand. Spray on windows, and wipe off using a microfiber cloth or a silicone squeegee to avoid streaks. To Use: Pour your desired cleaning solution into a spray bottle. And they’ll get the job done - cheaper, better and faster.ġ/4 cup isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol (or denatured alcohol, available in the paint aisle of any home improvement center)ĥ drops dishwashing liquid (such as blue Dawn)Ĭombine all ingredients in a 24-ounce (or larger) spray bottle. These recipes offer safe, inexpensive alternatives to popular brands. Today, I have recipes for a number of homemade window cleaners, including one to use outdoors. Homemade solutions are also safer than commercial cleaners that contain harmful chemicals with toxic fumes. Whether cleaning windows inside or outside, each of these cleaning solutions work to polish and remove debris from the surfaces. They look marvelous.Homemade window cleaners are easy to make using common household ingredients you probably have already. Today my daughter cleaned all the windows in our house in just a few hours with this method. I still use my trusty squeegee on windows inside the house and on mirrors ( so much quicker than wiping!), but on the outside of the windows, this is a most wondrous thing. (I wish I remember where I saw it so I could give credit, but I think the magic of it is all over the place by now.) But a year ago I copied down a self-sheeting, no wiping, no squeegeeing window washing recipe from Pinterest that has changed my life. It was still tedious, but possible to get a good outcome - without ever getting on a ladder and without paying a pro.
HOMEMADE OUTDOOR WINDOW CLEANER PROFESSIONAL
Having professional quality equipment saved tons of time and money for us over the years. (The scrubber is in the picture.) It wasn't the brand I was going for, it was the quality. I still have the same ones today, nearly three decades and multiple moves later. Later when we moved to multi-story dwellings, I added an extension pole to the mix. And not just that, I also got an old school Ettore “golden glove” window scrubber (they aren't golden anymore, they are even better). Not just some flimsy old automobile type, but a genuine brass Ettore Steccone squeegee.
It was during this time that I purchased my first squeegee. Proper tools and systems (such as Jeff Campbell's speed cleaning system) made housework thorough and efficient. Not only were they actually cheaper in the long run, but they worked better. With that in mind, I started using janitorial supplies to clean my house back in the 80s, when Sam was still in grad school. When I decided - contrary to everything I had planned - to become a stay-at-home mom 27 years ago, I knew that the only way it would work for me was if I took it seriously, saw myself as a professional, and approached home management in a systematic, efficiency-minded way. If you think cleaning windows is horrendous nightmare, I have the most amazing window cleaning solution to save your sanity!
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