As the leaves change colors in autumn, it’s a great time to take care of some necessary home maintenance chores. Cleaning your windows is one of the most important things you can do to keep your home looking nice and ensure you can see out of your windows. In this blog post, we list things to do to clean your windows for the autumn and prepare your home for the coming season.
Get the supplies you need.
Before you start, ensure you have everything you need to clean the windows. Some of these are:
- You can buy or make your window cleaner product.
- Clothes made of microfiber or no lint
- Squeegee
- Scrubber or sponge
- Extension bar for the bucket (for high windows)
- if you need it, a ladder
- Use old newspapers or paper towels.
If you have everything you need, cleaning will go faster, and you won’t have to stop to get something.
- Clean the frames and sills of the windows.
Start by cleaning the frames and sides of the windows. Use a wet sponge or cloth to wipe away any dirt, dust, or other debris that may have built up. Check wooden frames for rot or damage signs and fix them immediately if you find any. This step ensures that the window frames are clean and ready for the next cleaning step.
- Take out the dust and trash.
Using a vacuum cleaner’s soft brush attachment or a dry microfiber cloth, gently wipe the window surfaces clean of dust and lose debris. Pay special attention to the edges and corners where dirt likes to gather. This step helps prepare the windows for the next step, which is a more thorough cleaning.
- Clean the outside of the glass.
Follow the directions on the bottle to make the window cleaner solution, or make one at home with water, light dish soap, or vinegar. Dip the brush or sponge into the solution and gently scrub the glass surfaces, starting at the top and working your way down. Pay extra attention to spots or marks that won’t go away.
- Use a squeegee to get a clean finish.
Use a squeegee to get the cleaning solution off the glass after you’ve scrubbed it. Start at the top corner and pull the squeegee straight across the glass. After each pass, clean the glass with a cloth that doesn’t have lint. Keep doing this until the whole window is dry and free of streaks.
- Screens for Windows
Take off the window screens and look for tears or other damage. Clean the screens with a soft brush, cloth, and warm water. Rinse them well and let them dry in the air. Once the screens are dry, put them back in their windows.
- Put the finishing touches on it.
To make sure the finish is spotless, use an old newspaper, a dry, lint-free cloth, or paper towels to wipe away any wetness or streaks that are still there. Pay close attention to the sides and edges to ensure everything dries well.
- Think about getting help from a pro.
Consider hiring professional window cleaners if you have a lot of windows, ones that are hard to reach, or if you’d leave the job to the pros. They have the skills, tools, and knowledge to clean your home professionally and effectively, saving you time and work.
If you follow a fall residential window cleaning schedule, your home will look clean and bright and have clear views during the fall season. If you follow these steps, you’ll be able to clean your windows quickly, get rid of dirt and dust, and avoid leaving streaks. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, cleaning your windows regularly helps keep them looking good and working well. It also makes your home look better from the outside. Enjoy the beauty of autumn through windows that are clean and shiny.
