How To Get Streak Free Windows The Easy Way

How to get streak free windows the easy way. This is how the pros do it, now you can do it too with stuff you probably have around your house.

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[wmgthilgen]

I'm presently over 73 year's old. The first offical real job I had as a young adult no longer dependent on my parent's. Was that of a window washer on a 31 story bank building. The build as I stated was 31 stories high and took up an entire city block. So it had a considerably number of window's to clean. There were only six of us to clean all of them, and it took generally 10 days to clean all of them. Which meant that by the time we were done. The first ones needed cleaning again. At some point about a year after I started, one of the guys introduced the rest of us to how dish soap was not only cheaper, but did a better job. And there wasn't any streaking left, which was an issue by the various individuals inside the building always had after we had cleaned them. No matter how hard we tried, which took extra time and effort. There were streaks. After we started using dish soap, we managed to clean all the window's on the entire building in only 7 days and all were streaked free.
What was ironic is, because the building's buget was based on 6 men taking 10 days to clean the windows. And it only took 6 men using dish soap to clean them in 7 days. The budget was cut, I was one of two that lost our jobs and the remaining 5 were back to taking 10 days to clean the window's. LOL

[mollypenwhistle]

Have been cleaning windows like this for almost 50 years, it works every time, only extra thing I would do is get a barely damp towel and dry the frames and seals, then there’s no drips or marks anywhere.... 👍

[TonyTowers]

I've worked for a pro window cleaning company for a couple years, we only use blue dawn. It's made to clean fine wine glasses with 0 streaks, so it only makes sense. (Use dawn, not off brand.)

[Chipnuts]

As an owner of a professional window cleaning company, I can vouch for his methods. Though it's not as perfect as hiring a professional service, it certainly gets the job done if you're on a budget!

[garymoffat]

Adding a little dishwasher spot free rinse to the bucket also helps

[chuckcantillon]

You're good at this ! I subscribed mostly because you don't have an intro, you just got straight to work. A+

[barefootcontessa]

I love this video despite many many people telling me the whole bucket of water thing is out of date & I should use a modern spray cleaner this video is the way I’ve always cleaned my windows and received compliments on how streak free they are.

[robingoudy]

I never thought to go across the window with a squeegy instead of up & down. Makes sense 🤔 💡
Something so simple to learn and apply.
Thank you

[ashleywright]

Great video. Thanks for not adding unnecessary music 🎶

[leviefrauim]

I started doing this technique last year. I discovered it accidentally after the futility of Windex-type products. But I use a telescoping sponge, like those used for car washes (bought mine at Harbor Freight) so there's less bending and reaching on higher windows. I never even squeegee- just hose it off and let it dry. Very simple technique and very effective.

[jimfranklin]

Put some vinegar in there, too. It really helps cut the grimy film and makes them shine. Hot water is better if you can get it.

[SmokeyTreats]

Pro tip; Always clean glass in the shade if possible as the Sun can dry it too quickly and cause streaks.

[millerscorner]

I had to make my own money as a teenager so it was washing windows and mowing lawns. I was given newspaper and vinegar for the windows. Vinegar works really well, but newspapers gave me black hands. That was about 50 years ago. LOL

[cynthiagawin]

I hose the window, put Dawn on a cheap, kitchen sponge mop, scrub the window, and hose it off. I never use a squeegee. It dries streak free. Every time! Plus the mop reaches high. No climbing.😀

[picholoup]

After trying many so called unfailible ''tricks' I just did this by accident, because all those fancy tricks never worked. I was so frustrated I just thought to hell with it, got some drops of dish soap, some water and just wiped everything down and passed the swish, and wow, it worked just fine! Great to get my instinctive method approved of!👍😉

[maryknaggs]

Tap the wet screen or wipe with a dry cloth BEFORE you move it over to the clean window. Less chance of water splat when moving screen toward clean outside window.

[eronavbj]

I've talked with two veterans about cleaning glass—an optician and a professional window washer. Both told me the same thing: Use ONLY Joy dishwashing liquid. It’s the only product with no oil additives.

[OldJoe]

Been using a squeegie for years and, you're right, it prevents a lot of arguments. Here's a tip for you. If you can take your screens off, use your leaf blower to dry them off. If you can't remove them, use the exhaust from your vacuum or even a hair dryer. Only takes a minute.

[DATo_DATonian]

When I was a kid this old lady in the neighborhood used to have me cut her lawn and do other odd jobs. One day she asked me to come over and wash her windows. She mixed a concoction of hot vinegar water and had me wash the window with it and then dry it with crumpled up newspaper. Even as a kid I was amazed at how well that worked, but the Dawn and the squeegee would probably be easier. There was still a lot of elbow grease needed with the newspaper though it really did work well.

[gerikempa]

I wish I would have seen this before I tried every other way to clean my windows. This is fantastic! 👍