It can easily remove stickers, paint, and other stuck on grime. Combined with the pro cleaning solution we mentioned you have just about everything you need to clean windows. The best way to use a scraper is to align it on a 45 degree angle with the glass. Place the blade on the glass and press forward, then left the blade and press forward again. You will not scratch the glass if you only use it in a forward motion. Take a look at this video for an excellent example. This technique applies to smaller glass scrapers as well.
For the average diy homeowner extra squeegee blades are likely not necessary. Do you own a high-quality squeegee? If so, you find your blades are not performing as they used to you can probably buy replacements. You can find this at your local window cleaning supplier or hardware store. These days professional window cleaners still use squeegees. These tools make cleaning indoor windows easy. But they are also the best tool to use to clean outdoor windows.
For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. While it may seem like a lot to remember, the entire procedure will become very natural and easy to do after you clean a few windows.
Most windows fall into four categories: double-hung , casement crank-out , picture windows , and French windows. These windows have two sections, one over the other, that slide up and down in tracks along the side of the window frame. Casement or 'Crank-Out' Windows pivot at or near the side of the window frame and open outward from the house.
Picture Windows are large stationary plates of glass. They may be square, oblong, triangle, semi-circle, circle, or trapezoid in shape. French Windows sometimes referred to as cut-ups may be found in doors and windows of both double-hung and casement types.
Within these categories, you will find that some windows are made up of a single pane, double panes with one being removable , and thermopane units. Thermopane windows consist of two pieces of glass that are separated by a metal separator, sealed, and filled with inert argon gas. It is best not to clean glass in direct, especially hot, sunlight.
Early morning sun or late evening sun may or may not be a problem The hot glass causes the solution to dry out very rapidly before you can completely squeegee the glass.
The result will be streaky glass. It is possible that there will be a haze over all of the glass from squeegeeing in direct sunlight. A clean dry scrubber sleeve on its handle works well. On a windy day, the solution will dry out very fast. You may only be able to do one half of a large picture window. You will have to rewet the second half in order to finish. Wrap your hand around the handle with your thumb resting on the side of the handle.
The squeegee rubber should be facing away from you. The top edge of the rubber will point away from you. Think of it as a tool you would use, like a rake, to gather something towards you. Your grip should be firm enough to have good control of it. Do not grasp it too tight This way you will be able to control the pressure and the movement of the squeegee as it removes the solution from the glass.
Using your thumb or first finger on the back of the squeegee handle to control the pressure of the rubber against the glass puts undue pressure on the finger joints and will tire your hand. Proper control of the squeegee requires a full-hand grip.
Squeegeeing is easier, faster, more controllable, and more comfortable with a full-hand grip. Too much pressure on the squeegee will cause problems with the removal of the solution. You do not have to scrape the solution off the glass. Reasonable pressure is required on the squeegee rubber to be effective in removing the solution. Tilt the frame in until it is almost in the horizontal position. The lower edge of the glass should be lower than the top. Leave the window in this extended open position for a while after cleaning the glass to be sure that it is completely dry around the edges of the glass and the frame.
Crank the window open until you can clearly see the operating mechanism. Disconnect the operating mechanism from the window frame. Wipe all edges and frame. Buff the glass where necessary. Squeegee the glass along the outer edge of the arch. The squeegee handle will be pointing upward as you start.
The handle will be in the downward position when you finish the pass. Place the squeegee channel in the vertical position on the glass in the dry area so that you can make a horizontal pass. As you get to the end of the pass and with the "high side" of the squeegee in the dry glass area created by the first pass, turn the squeegee downward to finish the pass.
Do this as many times as required to complete the job. There was an error saving your information. Find a Showroom Find a Showroom Find. Your Preferred Showroom.
Request Consultation. Call Now. If you have an especially difficult spot, you can start your cleaning process by applying a solvent like acetone or rubbing alcohol to a clean cloth and rubbing it directly on the spot. Wipe it dry and then continue to clean your window as you would normally. No matter how stubborn certain stuck-on materials may be, never use a razor or any other kind of blade to scrape them off.
This can cause permanent scratches and leave your windows more vulnerable to breaking in the future. Use a soft, lint-free wipe when rubbing the solution. A microfiber cloth is ideal but a gentle and clean paper towel can work as well. Missed spots, streaks and lines are all things you will see if they are missed during the cleaning process. If you have spots, streaks and lines you will probably want to start over. Water beads are another issue you may run into. If you have water beads you are probably not following the technique outlines above.
In the end properly squeegeeing a window is a trial and error process. Keep working at these techniques and you will soon have spotless shining windows!
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