How to clean glass doors and windows?

There is no doubt that one of the most difficult parts when it comes to cleaning a house is cleaning glass doors and windows, right?

Anyone who needs – or has already needed – to clean this type of surface knows that it is not an easy task.

With that in mind, today's post is especially designed to help the millions of housewives in Brazil who have to deal with these situations when cleaning their homes.

Throughout the text, we will talk about some very valuable tips when it comes to cleaning glass doors and windows.

After reading this content and the tips gathered here, your relationship with your windows and glass doors will be different!

How to clean glass doors and windows in 3 steps

First of all, it is important to keep in mind that cleaning doors and windows – among other glass surfaces – is not rocket science. 

For those who are not so familiar with this task and are carrying out this type of cleaning for the first time, it is important to pay attention to some points.

When it comes to cleaning glass doors and windows, two factors make all the difference: the order in which you clean them and how you do it.

Below, we’ve put together a quick step-by-step guide to help you organize your cleaning.

Perform prior preparation before starting cleaning

If you think you can just throw water on it and start washing, I'm sorry to inform you but you're wrong. 

The cleaning process itself begins before water even enters the picture.

To perform this type of “preliminary” cleaning, you can use a dry cloth to clean the glass of dust and dirt that may accumulate on the glass. 

And with a brush, you can clean the corners of the door and/or window.

Prepare your cleaning mixture

After this initial cleaning, it’s time to apply your preferred cleaning product – or mixture. 

A great tip is to use the following mixture: water, vinegar, neutral detergent and liquid alcohol.

Using a spray bottle, apply this mixture to the surface and, using a cloth, rub in circular motions.

At this point, it is important to follow a single direction. Repeat this process as many times as you feel necessary.

Dry the glass surface immediately afterwards.

To finish cleaning, use a cloth to dry the entire surface. At this stage, the time between the end of cleaning and the beginning of the drying process makes all the difference – as you will see in the next topic.

General tips to apply when cleaning glass doors and windows

Now that you've learned the basics of cleaning glass doors and windows, it's time to learn some general tips that will help you with this task.

To avoid stains, dry the glass thoroughly.

Many people may not think so, but the real secret when it comes to cleaning glass doors and windows and leaving them stain-free is not so much in the cleaning part, but rather in the post-washing process.

When you finish cleaning the glass surface – whether it is a window or a door – it is recommended that you pay close attention to a very important step: drying.

Make sure the glass is 100% dry at the end of your cleaning. This way you will avoid

those stains that make it seem like all our work was for nothing.

Use cotton, lint-free cloths;

Still talking about the drying process, did you know that even the cloth used to dry the glass can make a difference?

Therefore, for more efficient cleaning and drying, it is best to choose a soft cloth that does not release any type of lint.

This way, you also help to avoid potential stains and even scratches that cloths made from rougher materials can cause.

And not to mention those annoying lint that certain types of fabric release as you clean them.

A type of fabric widely used during this type of domestic service is cleaning cloth.

In addition to cleaning windows, this type of fabric is also widely used for cleaning cars and motorcycles, due to its softness.

Clean the glass gradually, preventing the product from drying out too early and leaving marks.

Another tip directly linked to the final result when cleaning glass doors and windows is knowing how to carry out this task in stages.

Think about it: if you apply the product – or products – to clean the windows to the entire surface, while you clean one part, the other will gradually dry.

And by the time you finish the part you started, the other part will already be dry. And the worst part: thanks to the product you had already applied at the beginning, the glass probably dried all stained.

In other words: it will give you even more work when washing this part.

So, the tip is: go step by step. When you clean in stages, you can prevent the product – or products – from drying out before you finish.

This way you will optimize your time and your work.

Try to carry out this cleaning process with a certain frequency.

To end on a high note, a very important little secret: Get into the habit of doing this type of cleaning with a certain frequency.

The longer you wait to clean it again, the more dirt will accumulate and, consequently, you will have to work harder to get the glass shining the way everyone likes it.

Conclusion

So, what did you think of the tips we gave you today?

The truth is that cleaning these surfaces may seem difficult, but it isn't!

With technique, patience and using the right products and tips, you will no longer have a headache when cleaning the windows in your home!

And the best part: everything is clean and stain-free! 

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