cleaning windows

[sueking1]

whats the best product for cleaning windows, in and out - I've heard vinigar? anymore?

[Toureman]

Washing up liquid and warm water! Use a cloth then wipe dry with a tea towel.

[enidblyton]

vinegar and drying with a newspaper gives the windows a sparkle

[markja]

tip to help when cleaning windows. do one side with vertical strokes and the other with horizontal. easy to work out what side the smears are then.

[Plocket]

I use vinegar and kitchen roll, and the windows come up a treat!

[Wispy68]

I used to use vinegar and kitchen roll or newspaper, which are excellent, but I now use a micro-fibre cloth, and warm water. Just wipe the windows over with the damp cloth and leave them to dry. Absolutely brilliant.

[shaneystar2]

I too used to use vinegar and water but now use these brilliant microfibre cloths ...They are good for cleaning anything.

[heathfield]

"Liquid Vanish" used to be the best thing ever, no streaks, no smears. Made from natural ingredients - until Reckitt Benckiser took over and messed around with the contents. Now it's crap.
Washing up liquid has salt in it to thicken it, and alkalis to counter grease. Both can leave smears after drying. (Don't use it on your car either, the salt and alkalis can damage the paintwork!).
Newspaper used to be OK till 'high speed inks' were invented. That's the ink that blackens your hands when your reading the paper. These inks are greasy, and tend to smear onto the glass. 'Newsprint' is the paper that newspapers are printed on, and is very good in itself.
Vinegar's good - it's acidic, and it cuts through any grease.

But B&Q sell 'Squeegee Off' concentrate, an American product that's somewhat pricey, but is still economical, as you only need the teensiest amount in water. Combined with a microfibre cloth it's totally brilliant. Dry with kitchen roll as it's got no additives, unlike paper tissues and loo roll which tend to have talc in them. Cloths that have been rinsed with fabric softener will leave a smeary film.

I have a total of 17 windows in my house - so I've learned by experience! ;-)

[razzy4raz]

i agree with toureman.

Best remedy and easiest remedy with no smears, is good old fashioned washing up liquid in a bowl.

Scrub it on with a soft sponge, and use a squidger to squidge it off. I have a cheap one i bought from a local supermarket.

Windows are gleaming and all hassle free!