Glass is one of those materials that feels super difficult to clean. Sometimes, no matter how much you scrub, it feels like there’s streaks. So we’re here to break a few things down for you. Primarily, the best tips and tricks to cleaning glass and mirrors. Then, we’ll go into some of the top-rated glass cleaners on the Internet.
1. Go From Top To Bottom
Let gravity be your friend when cleaning glass. The cleaner drips and falls as you clean the window, so why try and fight it. If glass is cleaned from the bottom up, there will be drips and spots all over the just-cleaned glass. It also allows for slower and steadier cleaning, which means less or no streaks.
2. Get Some Alternative Tools
Old Tees
Old, worn out t-shirts are actually amazing for cleaning glass. They don’t have any lint, so they won’t leave residue behind. Recycling t-shirts is also good for homeowner’s wallets and the globe! Without having to constantly purchase paper towels and cleaning cloths, life will be much easier.
Squeegee
A squeegee is the perfect tool for efficiently cleaning glass. Use the same glass cleaner as usual, and still work from top to bottom. Use the squeegee to move down the class in broad strokes. Wipe the squeegee off at the bottom of each pass.
Cotton Swabs
Cotton swabs are the perfect tool for the edges of the glass. Whether it is detailing in a mirror, or the tight corners of the window. They are perfect for after the fact, eliminating not only dust and dirt, but cleaner residue as well!
3. “The Don’t”s
Woodwork
Water alone easily stains or warps any wood on or around a window. However, water combined with window cleaner will absolutely eat away at. Lay down a small rag to cover as much wood as possible. If any cleaning solution gets on the wood, wipe it up as quickly as possible.
Newspaper
Newspaper used to be a great way to clean a window streak free. The key, however, is that that sentence is in the past tense. Modern newspapers use cheaper ink, that will run onto glass if it gets wet. This will leave a very streaky and dirty window in its wake. Additionally, newspaper is printed on paper that dissolves almost instantly. In a matter of minutes, it would be a wet, mushy mess.
4. Cleaners
For many people, the classic spray bottle is still the best option, however there are necessary exceptions. There should be separate cleaning kits for exact glass, such as glasses and camera lenses. Additionally, technology also need their own cleaners. Finally, car glass oftentimes has special cleaning solution that helps weatherproof the windshield and windows.