Several recommendations on how to clean balcony windows safely and without streaks

Under the influence of precipitation, smog of roads and asphalt dust, balcony windows very quickly lose their attractive appearance, therefore they have to be washed often.

How to do it correctly so that the cleanliness of glass and metal-plastic frames remains as long as possible?

The recommendations of experienced housewives and specialists of cleaning companies will help you quickly and efficiently clean windows on the balcony.

How to clean inside and outside without special tools?

Strict adherence to a certain sequence of actions will help to wash balcony windows with the best cleanliness result.

My windows inside:

1. We open the plugs and clean the drainage holes from the dirt from the frame.
2. Using a soft cloth, using detergent, carefully wipe the frame around the perimeter.
3. Using a sponge or soft cloth, wash off the dust from the glass unit with clean water. For very stubborn dirt we use a special detergent (minimum amount).
4. We rub the glass with a dry microfiber cloth, then the frame.

To avoid streaks, the dirt is washed vertically from top to bottom, wiped dry horizontally.

We wash the windows from the outside:

• open the window lines;
• using a mop with a rag or other devices, apply a detergent;
• we wipe the glass and frame and rinse with clean water;
• using a microfiber cloth we rub all surfaces of the balcony window.

In this case, you need to be very careful, stand upright, do not swing. Otherwise, the risks of injury and injury are high.

What is the best way to wash?

The correct detergent for balcony windows does not contain:

• alkalis,
• acids,
• abrasive substances.

Do not wash the frames with gasoline or varnish-based solvents.

Adhering to these conditions, you can make a solution for washing windows with your own hands or buy a special tool in a store.

Folk remedies

What can come in handyto clean the outside and inside of the window:

1. A vinegar solution (for one liter of warm water, 2 teaspoons of table vinegar is enough).
2. Liquid dishwashing detergent (dissolve 1 tablespoon of detergent in 5 liters of water and foam the composition well).
3. Dry chalk powder (10 g) and vinegar essence (10 g) are dissolved in 500 ml of warm water (the product not only perfectly cleans dirt, but also prevents icing of glasses).
4. Ammonia (1 tablespoon) is dissolved in two liters of warm water.
5. Ammonia (50 ml), table salt (5 tablespoons) are dissolved in 1 liter of water.

Self-prepared compositions are sprayed over the surface through a spray bottle or applied with a sponge.

Special compositions at affordable prices

The most popular and effective:

1. Glass cleaner with alcohol Mr. Muscle professionally cleans glass and plastic surfaces. Removes dirt, grease, soot, mineral oils. The average cost is 200 rubles. (volume 500 ml).
2. Glass cleaner Clean Glass will quickly restore its original appearance to glass, chrome, plastic and tile surfaces. Does not leave streaks. It is enough to spray the product and after ten seconds wipe the window with a soft microfiber cloth. Average cost - 70 rubles. (volume 600 ml).
3. Glass cleaner Optic Shine copes well with atmospheric, soil and organic pollution on balcony windows. Effective for cleaning tinted and embossed surfaces. After application, it creates a special antistatic layer that prevents the rapid settling of dust. Average cost - 135 rubles. (volume 500 ml).

What will help you cope with cleaning?

On the shelves of hardware stores, there is a wide range of special devices that facilitate and accelerate the tedious process of cleaning balcony windows.

Telescopic squeegee mop

A special mop for cleaning windows significantly speeds up cleaning, helps to achieve the ideal cleanliness result. This device consists of a telescopic handle (length varies from 20 cm to 1.5 m) and a nozzle, one side of which is made of a sponge or microfiber, and the other side of a rubber scraper.

Working with a telescopic mop is simple:

• the spongy side of the nozzle is well moistened in soapy water;
• adjusting the length of the handle (and in some models the angle of inclination of the nozzle) wipe the balcony window with a mop;
• moisten the sponge in clean water, wipe the glass a second time;
• firmly pressing the rubber scraper to the glass, remove the remaining water (the mop is carried from top to bottom).

When choosing a telescopic squeegee, special attention should be paid to the quality of the rubber squeegee. Curve, very soft elastic band - a reason to refuse to buy. With such a device, it will not work to achieve perfect cleanliness of the balcony window.

Magnetic brushes

These are small devices for cleaning windows, consisting of two halves with sponges, connected to each other with a magnet. The magnetic brush helps to simultaneously wash the windows from both the outside and the inside.

Washing windows using a magnetic brush follows the following algorithm:

1. Detergent is applied to the contaminated glass with a sponge or spray bottle.
2. From the outside and from the inside of the glass, the halves of the brush are pressed (for the inside, a special holder is provided).
3. A brush is driven over the glass (starting from the upper right corner), collecting dirt along with the detergent.
4. Clean water is sprayed onto the cleaned surface and the operations with the magnetic brush are repeated.

Steam cleaner

A universal device, using which you can quickly wash not only balcony windows, but also tiles on the floor, carpets. The steam cleaner consists of a nozzle, a handle and a special container into which water is poured.

Working with the steam cleaner is simple and convenient:

• water is poured into the reservoir of the steam mop;
• the device is connected to the network;
• keeping a distance of 10 cm, the surface of the window is treated with steam through the nozzle;
• the device is turned off from the network, moisture is removed from the glass surface with the rubber side of the nozzle.

When choosing a steam cleaner, special attention should be paid to the size of the device. Manual steam cleaners are mobile and easy to use. The disadvantage of such a device is the small volume of the water tank.

Floor standing steam generators are more powerful and allow you to quickly clean large balcony windows. The disadvantage is that the floor-standing steam generator is heavy, it is difficult to mix it from place to place.

We fight difficult pollution

Dust, dirt and smog do not have the best effect on the surfaces of balcony windows. Several secrets will help to restore their original appearance:

1. By wiping the frame of the balcony window soaked in ammonia with a cloth, you can quickly remove the yellowish coating from them, and by wiping the glass, you can restore their shine.
2. A solvent (gasoline, white alcohol or acetone) will help get rid of old paint stains on the glass. It is enough to soak a cloth in a chemical agent and apply it to the stain. After five minutes, the softened paint is easily removed with a paper towel or sponge.
3. A hairdryer will help to remove the sticker or adhesive tape from the frame of the balcony window. It is necessary to direct a stream of hot air at the sticker, wait until it becomes soft, pry off the corner and remove from the surface. Alcohol will help get rid of the sticker on the glass. It is necessary to moisten the cotton swab abundantly with alcohol (any alcohol-containing agent), attach it to the sticker and wait ten minutes. The adhesive will dissolve and the sticker will easily peel off the glass.
4. Remains of polyurethane foam that have hardened on the balcony window are removed with vegetable oil. Before cleaning, the foam is carefully cleaned with a sharp stationery knife, after which the marks on the frame or glass are wiped off with a sponge soaked in warm vegetable oil.

How much does the service cost in a cleaning company?

Specialists of cleaning companies will come to the rescue of those who, for some reason, cannot spend time and energy on cleaning balcony windows.

Professional services are not cheap... So for one section of the window block, you will have to pay from 250 to 400 rubles. A balcony block with a door will cost more - from 600 rubles. Cleaning mosquito nets - from 50 rubles per mesh.

The specialist will be able to name the final cost of the work only after inspecting the "field of activity". The price of the service may vary from the degree of pollution, the type of balcony glazing (panoramic windows are more expensive), the size of the balcony window structure.

Advice

A few tips will help to make the process of washing balcony windows better and safer:

1. First of all, the frames and glass located inside the balcony are washed, then the outside of the window. So all the contamination is more clearly visible, and the work does not have to be redone.
2. Glycerin will help keep the glass of the balcony window clean for a longer time. It is enough to rub the already washed glasses with a napkin soaked in a solution of glycerin (1 tablespoon of a pharmaceutical product is enough for 250 ml of water).
3. The frames of metal-plastic windows must not be cleaned with dry abrasive agents. Powders leave scratches on the plastic surface that cannot be removed.
4. Do not wash the plastic with very hot water. From high temperatures, the frames of a metal-plastic window may turn yellow.
5. A saline solution will help protect balcony windows from icing in winter (2 tablespoons of salt is enough for 250 ml of water). You can also rub clean glasses with a mixture of glycerin and alcohol (ratio 1:20).

You will find a lot of important and useful information about fast and effective window cleaning in this section.

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Conclusion

Regular washing of balcony windows in compliance with all the rules and recommendations will help preserve their radiant appearance for a long time.