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Updated on June 5, 2024
Day 6: Clean Windows and Screens Outside. 31 days of deep cleaning your home. Today’s task is to deep clean windows and screens outside your home.
Welcome to day 6 of the 31 Days of Deep Cleaning Your Home series!
Clean Windows and Screens Outside
Today’s task is to clean your windows and screens outside. It is also the last day of working on our windows!
Supplies:
Remove Screens
Remove your screens from your windows. I can remove some of my screens from the inside, and I have to remove a few from the outside.
Prepare Cleaning Solution
Next, fill a bucket about halfway with water. Add a few drops of dish soap and a splash of vinegar. You will use this along with your microfiber cloth to scrub your window glass and screens.
Wash Windows
Work from the top down on your windows, cleaning the upper glass first, then the lower glass. You don’t need to squeeze out your cleaning rag much as you want it to be pretty wet.
Dry Window
Use your squeegee to wipe the window.
Clean Screens
Take your screens and spray them off with the hose. If they are extra dirty, use a cloth or a soft brush to clean them. Spray them off again and let them dry before re-installing.
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Upper Level Windows
I don’t have any experience cleaning second-story windows since my house is only on one level. However, I did find some helpful hints online, and I would appreciate it if anyone shared what works for them in the comments!
You can follow the steps I listed above while using a ladder and being very careful. You can also try spraying the windows with a hose and use a squeegee with a long extendable handle.
Lastly, you can check to see if your windows fold down to the inside so you can reach the outside glass. About half of our windows do this.
First, remove the screen. The windows that allow me to do this have two little pull levers on either side of the top of the bottom pane (where you lock and unlock the window). You pull this in and pull the window towards you from the top.
Specialty Cleaners
I don’t typically use chemical cleaners like Windex, but they make two specialty products for cleaning windows. One allows you to use a large microfiber pad on a long pole, and the other is a spray you attach to your hose that will dry streak-free.
Remember, if you feel overwhelmed or don’t have much time to devote to this task today, focus on your home’s dirtiest or most used rooms.
This post is part of the 31 Days of Deep Cleaning Your Home series. In just 31 days, you can get your home in tip-top shape.
This series includes deep cleaning lists, tips and tricks, ideas, and how-tos.
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