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Mouse
19-04-2011, 02:09 PM
With all this glorious sunshine the smears on my windows are really showing up :blush:

I don't think I've ever found a way of getting lovely sparkly windows without hours of rubbing & buffing.

Have you got any handy hints? I want something quick & easy, for inside & out :thumbsup:

cabby
19-04-2011, 02:27 PM
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/7542/Glass-and-Polishing-E-cloth;jsessionid=B30EF1377E476549E9C457C6577BE4CF. app1

i clean all my windows with these, the easiest and quickest way ive found in a long time:thumbsup:

caz3007
19-04-2011, 02:33 PM
I have window cleaner :clapping:

Toothfairy
19-04-2011, 02:52 PM
I have a window cleaner who comes ever 5 weeks and does inside & out.
If for any reason the windows need doing in between, I just use warm soapy water with a spash of vinegar in. I dry with a micro cloth and buff with some kitchen roll.

HTH :thumbsup:

Helen Dempster
19-04-2011, 03:12 PM
I use W5 glass cleaner (power foam) and I find it does the job brilliantly, without too much effort. I did all my windows with it at the weekend, and wonder now looking at all the hand prints on my lovely gleaming patio doors WHY I BOTHERED! nice while it lasted though LOL :laughing:

NI MINDER
19-04-2011, 03:16 PM
weakish solution of warm water and washing up liquid and a window blade- not a cheapie one (out of a proper hardware store) - then buff with newspaper.

Katiekoo
19-04-2011, 04:31 PM
Green Mr Muscle spray and kitchen towel to wipe it off, it's not expensive either but it's the only thing I can get on with. Got the tip from a cleaning lady!

Chimps Childminding
19-04-2011, 04:41 PM
I do outside with hot water with a bit of washing up liquid and some vinegar!! and inside I do with windowlene (I love it :) ) In between I get rid of the sticky finger prints on the patio door with Mr Muscle spray!

onceinabluemoon
19-04-2011, 05:21 PM
Window cleaner comes once a month and does outside. I use Method WindowCleaner on the inside when I have a spare 5 minutes (so hardly ever,..)

charleyfarley
19-04-2011, 05:24 PM
Green Mr Muscle spray and kitchen towel to wipe it off, it's not expensive either but it's the only thing I can get on with. Got the tip from a cleaning lady!

That's what I use to for the inside :thumbsup: I have a couple of nice men that clean the outside, best £10 spent :thumbsup:

Carol xx

gegele
19-04-2011, 05:31 PM
the best cleaning product i found was the TESCO ECO GLASS CLEANER. my mirrors are great in seconds...
:thumbsup:
...my windows are filthy!!! waiting for window cleaner to come back and the children have ruined the inside lol

babs
19-04-2011, 08:19 PM
flash multi surface and glass cleaner only thing i use on my glass table and brings windows up really nice too ...

Mcgons
19-04-2011, 08:29 PM
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/7542/Glass-and-Polishing-E-cloth;jsessionid=B30EF1377E476549E9C457C6577BE4CF. app1

i clean all my windows with these, the easiest and quickest way ive found in a long time:thumbsup:

I use e cloths too and for everything around the house. Only chemicals we use are for toilets (bleach) and kitchen floor and worktops (dettol).

Susana0600
19-04-2011, 08:58 PM
Best window cleaner for me, is: warm water, little of white vinegar and a couple of drops of washing up liquid, clean it with sponge and after with window squeeze rubber, if stil some drops of water in the window finish with old towel!!

The Juggler
19-04-2011, 09:32 PM
we have a window cleaner for outside. waste of time inside - too many sticky little fingers all the time :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

ajs
20-04-2011, 06:23 AM
For inside I use a damp flannel then dry with a tea towel
You don't get any smears and no chemicals either

kindredspirits
20-04-2011, 07:29 AM
i don't clean my windows :blush: they never look dirty or smeared so i don't bother (i suspect it may be some kind of pilkington glass.)

Spangles
20-04-2011, 08:00 AM
I have a window cleaner once a month for the outsides but I clean the insides with windowlene and paper towels. It gets them really clean, it's the only thing I've found that works. I can't bear fingerprints on my windows it drives me crazy!

I keep seeing all this glass furniture like dining tables and bedside cabinets and can't understand how people can have it! I'd either not ever dare go near it or I'd be cleaning it (smearing it!) every five minutes - I just couldn't bear it! Ha!

messyplay
20-04-2011, 08:26 AM
Oh your suppose it clean them are you I just keep getting a higher wattage light bulb:laughing: