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How To Clean Window With Vinegar

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#1 ·
If you have tried to clean your windows with plain vinegar and gotten streaks, there is a simple reason and an easy remedy. The recommendation for windows was almost always to clean them with nothing but vinegar and water. People by the thousands tried this, and many swore off cleaning with homemade products for good because the formula left streaks on their windows. The problem was that the commercial window cleaner used before the switch to vinegar left a very fine wax residue. The vinegar alone wasn’t enough to remove it, and the result was streaky windows.
Try this recipe, combine 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar, and up to 1/2 teaspoon of liquid soap or detergent in a spray bottle. the windows would have been cleaned perfectly.
 
#28 ·
Cleaning windows with vinegar

When cleaning windows I use distilled white vinegar. I ad a cup or 2 of the vinegar to a gallon of hot water.

I first clean windows with 100% cotton terry towels damp with the vinegar water. I then use a squeegee to wipe the vinegar water off the windows then use a dry terry towel to get the vinegar water off the windows that the squeegee doesn't get like in the corners. Sometimes the rags leave white streaks on the windows. I think this is because I hadn't rinsed the cleanings rags twice after I had washed them. I wash rags with bleach and detergent in hot water.

I would like to note that the best time to clean windows is on a dry day in the higher 60's/lower 70's. You don't want the temperature to be too hot. Otherwise, the sun will dry the vinegar on the windows faster than you can squeegee it off.

My blog:

http://www.cleanwithasmile.blogspot.com/2014/12/cleaning-gutters-and-downspouts-without.html

I hope I helped.
 
#31 ·
In 15 years I've never asked this question but..... WHY would anyone want to clean ANYTHING with smelly vinegar? There are a thousand other things you could use so WHY vinegar?

Don't say it's cheaper than my window cleaner. I can make a 16oz bottle for less than a penny. Don't say it's cheaper than just plain ol' water.... I'd use water light years before I'd use vinegar. I'm sure there are other window cleaners that cost the same amount or less than vinegar..... so WHY use the smelly stuff?
 
#36 ·
Yes, cleaning windows with vinegar and water is the best way as vinegar is considered as a natural ingredient and perfectly safe if ingested or inhaled directly. In fact, its versatility is only expanded by its potential in culinary applications. Learning the process to clean windows with vinegar is a simple project which requires little time and only a few supplies.

1.Prepare the area around the windows for cleaning.
2.Fill a small spray bottle with a mixture of vinegar and water.
3.Spray the window's surface with the vinegar and water mixture.
4.Rub the window's entire surface with a cloth to work the vinegar in.
5.Dry the window's entire surface.
 
#38 ·
If you have tried to clean your windows with plain vinegar and gotten streaks, there is a simple reason and an easy remedy.The recommendation for windows was almost always to clean them with nothing but vinegar and water. People by the thousands tried this, and many swore off cleaning with homemade products for good because the formula left streaks on their windows. The problem was that the commercial window cleaner used before the switch to vinegar left a very fine wax residue. The vinegar alone wasn’t enough to remove it, and the result was streaky windows.
Try this recipe, combine 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar, and up to 1/2 teaspoon of liquid soap or detergent in a spray bottle. the windows would have been cleaned perfectly.
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#39 ·
Vinegar is a miracle from nature. Completely non-toxic and anti-bacterial, vinegar is actually beneficial to any surface it touches.The acidic composition of vinegar acts quickly to break down the kind of film that frequently accumulates on glass surfaces. When you wash a window using a solution that contains vinegar, the results will almost always be free from streaks and sparkling clean.
 
#41 ·
A tip for cleaning with vinegar is you can use it to lift things stuck to surfaces without worrying about harming the material. For example, this isn't really done while cleaning someones house but if you have stickers on furniture or windows the acetic acid in vinegar will loosen them up enough to remove them without damage or pieces of the sticker being left behind - and no razor blade!
 
#43 ·
How to Clean Windows With Vinegar
In addition, vinegar is completely natural and perfectly safe if ingested or inhaled; in fact, its versatility is only expanded by its potential in culinary applications. Vinegar's most common and perhaps most effective application is cleaning glass, such as windows. Learning how to clean windows with vinegar is a simple project requiring little time and only a few supplies.
Prepare the area around the windows for cleaning. The most important precaution here is to wipe down the window frame and sill with a cloth or paper towel to remove any dust.
Fill a small spray bottle with a mixture of vinegar and water. For small windows, applying the vinegar with a spray bottle is an effective method. Combine roughly equal parts distilled vinegar and water into the spray bottle
Spray the window's surface with the vinegar and water mixture. Use the spray bottle to mist the entire window with the mixture. If cleaning more than 1 window, only apply the vinegar to the first window.
Rub the window's entire surface with a cloth to work the vinegar in. The best tool for this is a lint-free towel, but paper towels also work well. Concentrate especially on spots that have visible stains or grime. Work quickly to help avoid streaks from appearing.
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#45 · (Edited)


Cleaning a window with water and vinegar is one of my favorite choices. My clients also appreciate our cleaning with "Green Clean Products".

I also like to second Roberts cleaning steps...

"1.Prepare the area around the windows for cleaning.
2.Fill a small spray bottle with a mixture of vinegar and water.
3.Spray the window's surface with the vinegar and water mixture.
4.Rub the window's entire surface with a cloth to work the vinegar in.
5.Dry the window's entire surface."

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#48 · (Edited)
How To Clean Window With Vinegar.

hi every one The most important precaution here is to wipe down the window frame and sill with a cloth or paper towel to remove any dust. This keeps the dust from getting turned up when you're using the vinegar and dirtying your work. If there are small objects around the window, consider moving them to keep them from getting wet with vinegar.
 
#50 ·
Cleaning with vinegar

Thanks for sharing. I agree that some windows may need only water as the warranty is voided if you use any other water to do the window cleaning services for clients. I think the it should be also be considered the type of windows that are cleaned with vinegar. Also some clients may not be impressed with cleaning with diluted vinegar only, they expect to see to some super magical formula.
 
#52 ·
There are many ways to clean windows naturally, and at least half of them include vinegar solutions in various forms. The most common solution is to mix some vinegar with hot water in a spray bottle and use this solution to clean the windows. In this case it's not recommended to use a towel or newspaper. The squeegee does the best job to not leave strikes after the cleaning. For grease stains, you can add some liquid soap to the solution and have in mind that you may have to use some plain water afterwards to finish the cleaning. If you want to mask scratches, you can use some cornstarch and just rub it on the surface. The cornstarch not only cleans the windows efficiently, but also removes scratches quite effectively. And the vinegar can be used not only on the glass, but also the blinds and the window frames too.
 
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