Cleaning Glass Windows
- Prepare the area around the windows for cleaning: The most important precaution here is to wipe down the window frame and sill with a cloth or paper towel to remove any dust. This keeps the dust from getting turned up when you’re using the vinegar and dirtying your work. If there are small objects around the window, consider moving them to keep them from getting wet with vinegar.
- Fill a small spray bottle with a mixture of vinegar and water: For small windows, applying the vinegar with a spray bottle is an effective method. Combine roughly equal parts distilled vinegar and water into the spray bottle; there is no need to measure precisely because proportion is not crucial.
- Spray the window’s surface with the vinegar and water mixture: Use the spray bottle to mist the entire window with the mixture. If cleaning more than 1 window, only apply the vinegar to the first window.
- Rub the window’s entire surface with a cloth to work the vinegar in: The best tool for this is a lint-free towel, but paper towels also work well. Concentrate especially on spots that have visible stains or grime. Work quickly to help avoid streaks from appearing.
- Dry the window’s entire surface: This is best done with a microfiber cloth, and should be done after most of the moisture has been collected by the lint-free towel. Dry the window vigorously and quickly, as this will prevent streaking.
