Before you grab your spray bottle and rag, take a sec to perfect your technique. Knowing how to clean outside windows means being able to identify (and overcome) potential challenges like ...

Cleaning the outside of your windows can be a fairly easy job, provided you can actually reach them—just grab a hose and a squeegee and rinse and wipe the glass. But cleaning your windows inside and ...

Clean hard-to-reach outside windows with extension poles, magnetic cleaners, or garden hoses. Always work from the top down using steady horizontal motions to prevent streaks. Regular cleaning and ...

If you want crystal-clear glass, timing really matters. Clean windows in the early morning or late afternoon, or on overcast days, to avoid direct sunlight, which can cause cleaning solutions to ...

How much natural light pours in from windows can make or break a space’s ambience. But if you don’t know how to clean windows properly, even rooms with coveted southern exposure won’t shine to their ...

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Cleaning the windows on your home, on at least a seasonal or semi-annual schedule, is an important part of homeownership that will help your windows last longer and keep your home looking its best.