{"id":6343,"date":"2018-07-27T21:32:02","date_gmt":"2018-07-27T10:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=6343"},"modified":"2024-01-05T17:36:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T06:36:44","slug":"5-hacks-to-keep-your-windows-and-mirrors-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/5-hacks-to-keep-your-windows-and-mirrors-clean\/","title":{"rendered":"5 hacks to keep your windows and mirrors clean"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks to dust, dirt, hand prints and paw prints, you may find yourself having to clean your windows and mirrors a little more often than you\u2019d like. And glass surfaces are not the easiest to clean.<\/p>\n

Of course, local window cleaners are always at hand. But whether you find a cleaner in London <\/a>or try to clean your windows yourself, no one likes a streaky finish. Store-bought cleaners, scratchy paper towels and newspapers can leave glass surfaces in a worse condition than before you started.<\/p>\n

Here’s some simple hacks<\/a> to help you achieve that elusive sparkling streak-free finish:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make your own cleaning solution<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re all about that eco-friendly life, you\u2019ve probably already explored non-toxic cleaning<\/a> options for your home. A DIY cleaning solution for your windows and mirrors is a natural and highly effective glass cleaner, and<\/em> you save a few \u00a3\u00a3 in the process.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to concoct a glass-cleaning solution yourself:<\/p>\n

Combine half a cup of rubbing alcohol with two tablespoons of ammonia and dishwashing liquid. Mix it all up in an empty spray bottle, and hey presto, you’re all set.<\/p>\n

Spritz on glass surfaces (don\u2019t soak!) and wipe. Buff dry to finish.<\/p>\n

Want to spot clean? For any tough stains on glass surfaces, attack directly using a cotton pad with rubbing alcohol.<\/div>\n

Ditch the newspapers and use paper coffee filters<\/h2>\n

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Coffee… the gift that just keeps on giving.<\/p>\n

Instead of staining your hands with ink by using newspaper, try an (unused) dry paper coffee filter to clean your glass surfaces.<\/p>\n

Simply dip the filter into your homemade cleaning solution and wipe your windows and mirrors clean. Wipe using a dry filter.<\/p>\n

Use blackboard erasers to banish streaks<\/h2>\n

Buffing is a hugely important part of the window and mirror cleaning process, and must not<\/em> be foregone if you\u2019re on a quest for streak-free shine. Blackboard erasers can be your ally in this quest.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s right, the old-school (pardon the pun) blackboard eraser is a secret weapon for crystal clear mirrors and mirrors. After cleaning (with your homemade cleaner and paper coffee filters, of course) run a dry and clean blackboard eraser over glass surfaces for a satisfying streak-free finish.<\/p>\n

Not to toot our own horn or anything, but with Airtasker, it\u2019s now easier than ever to find a cleaner in London<\/a>.<\/div>\n

Clean window tracks with white vinegar and baking soda<\/h2>\n

When it comes to window cleaning, it\u2019s not just the glass surfaces you need to deal with. Dirt and debris can often accumulate in the window tracks.<\/p>\n

Enter our fave household heroes – baking soda and vinegar.<\/p>\n

Cover your window tracks with baking soda and white vinegar paste and leave for 5-10 minutes. You\u2019ll find that all the window track gunk comes off easily using an old toothbrush.<\/p>\n

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Still got some leftover dirt in those hard-to-reach corners? Use a butter knife covered in a rag to get that stubborn debris out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Clean your windows on a cloudy day<\/h2>\n

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Finally, something our beloved British weather is ideal for.<\/p>\n

The best time to clean your windows is on cloudy days. Direct sunlight will dry out the cleaning liquid before you can wipe it clean, leaving dreaded streaks behind.<\/p>\n

Admittedly, we\u2019re going through a bit of a heatwave at the moment, but rest assured, we\u2019ll be back to optimal window-cleaning weather in no time.<\/p>\n

Need to hire a window cleaner<\/a> in London? Find trusted and rated cleaning services with Airtasker. Also, if you’d like to know how much curtain cleaning costs, visit our updated curtain dry cleaning price guide<\/a>.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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