Tips for cleaning windows please?

[SMHarman]

Originally Posted by aliferste

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that just doesnt sound right....do you do that?

Yes the best thing for cleaning off the window cleaner (which is water and vinager usually) is newspaper. Window scrims work well too (you can get them in the household section of John Lewis. Newspaper is free though, and doesn't need washing afterwards.

[DrAwesome]

Originally Posted by SMHarman

Yes the best thing for cleaning off the window cleaner (which is water and vinager usually) is newspaper.

And then what do you use to get the newspaper print off the window?

[SMHarman]

I guess that the vinager means that it does not stick in the first place. If you use a mail (good use for it LOL) then it uses water based inks so this won't be a problem.

If your in London the Evening Standard and Metro also use water based ink.

[Dupre]

best tip ever... get someone else to do it!

[luftys]

Originally Posted by Debsy42

come on Nemmy, me a star wars girl, I use the force

but your parking needs a bit of work

[Theodoric]

Originally Posted by Dave Stones

ahh, u see you learn something new every day, i thought it was a shammy leather

And here is a drawing of a wild shammy. And if someone had used me to clean their window, I'd be wild as well.

Pay for a window cleaner and then do anything to keep them from giving up the round.

[Ramrod]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

Pay for a window cleaner and then do anything to keep them from giving up the round.

Thats what I was going to say....get a window cleaner

[MovedGoalPosts]

Originally Posted by SMHarman

Yes the best thing for cleaning off the window cleaner (which is water and vinager usually) is newspaper. Window scrims work well too (you can get them in the household section of John Lewis. Newspaper is free though, and doesn't need washing afterwards.

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The scientific explaination: the newspaper being slightly harsh (until it gets damp) probably cuts through any surface film left on the glass after the softer cloth or whatever has been rubbed over it?

I wonder which idiot tried it out first though, and bet there were lots of incredulous responses when they told others about it (rather like the disbelievers here).

[SMHarman]

Also it would not cause static build up, keeping dust away a little longer.

"Woohoo: 2 pips thanks all Can I have 3? : "

Gotta spread it around first mate...

[Theodoric]

Well, I've carefully checked this thread and no-one has yet mentioned the traditional method of cleaning windows. This is probably due either to cowardice, or much more likely, a well-developed sense of self-preservation. I shall now stick my head above the parapet, then beat a hasty retreat.

The traditional method of cleaning windows is for the wife to do it.

Dont clean the windows whilst the sun is shining on them.

[Marge]

Originally Posted by luftys

but your parking needs a bit of work

Luftys, I'd have paid good money for you not to show this pic

[mrm1]

Use some dishwasher "rince aid" in your water. helps the water run off without streaking.

[zoombini]

Smash window, pick bits up, put in dishwasher, wash, superglue back together.. lol

The vinegar & newsaper are old methods that do work.

As is elbow grease... plenty of it.