Streaky windows? Ditch the paper towels
How to clean windows without streaks
Wash with warm water and a drop of washing-up liquid, pull a squeegee down in overlapping strokes, wipe the blade after each pass, and buff the edges with a dry microfibre cloth. Clean on a cloudy day so it doesn't dry too fast.
Only clean windows you can reach safely from the inside or the ground; don't lean out of upstairs windows. Don't mix glass cleaner with bleach or ammonia-based products.
Never mix cleaning products. Bleach plus ammonia, vinegar or other acids releases toxic gases. Use one product at a time, rinse between them, ventilate, and unplug appliances before you clean them.
Step by step
- Dust the frame and sill
- Wash the glass with warm water and a drop of washing-up liquid
- Squeegee from top to bottom in overlapping strokes
- Wipe the squeegee blade after every pass
- Buff edges and drips with a dry microfibre cloth
FAQ
How to clean windows without streaks?
Wash with warm water and a drop of washing-up liquid, pull a squeegee down in overlapping strokes, wipe the blade after each pass, and buff the edges with a dry microfibre cloth. Clean on a cloudy day so it doesn't dry too fast.
What are the steps to clean windows without streaks?
1. Dust the frame and sill. 2. Wash the glass with warm water and a drop of washing-up liquid. 3. Squeegee from top to bottom in overlapping strokes. 4. Wipe the squeegee blade after every pass. 5. Buff edges and drips with a dry microfibre cloth.
Is it safe to clean windows without streaks at home?
Yes, with care. Only clean windows you can reach safely from the inside or the ground; don't lean out of upstairs windows. Don't mix glass cleaner with bleach or ammonia-based products. Never mix cleaning products. Bleach plus ammonia, vinegar or other acids releases toxic gases. Use one product at a time, rinse between them, ventilate, and unplug appliances before you clean them.