How To: Clean Windows

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Skip the cupboard full of newfangled glass scrubbers and potions―get squeaky-clean (and streak-free) windows in a jiffy with this video’s quick, simple technique.
What You Need
Window, multipurpose cleaner, microfiber cloth

Follow These Five Easy Steps

How To: Clean Windows Step 1
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1Clean the window frame

Spray a multipurpose cleaner onto your frame, sill, and hardware, and wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.

How To: Clean Windows Step 2
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2Prep the glass and remove any decals

Dollop regular mayonnaise on window decals, then scrape them off with an old credit card. The oils in the mayonnaise dissolve the adhesive, and the card won’t scratch the glass.

How To: Clean Windows Step 3
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3Spray the cleaner onto the glass

Starting on the inside of the window, spray the pane with your multipurpose cleaner from top to bottom.

Tip:Make your own cleaner: one part white vinegar to one part water.

How To: Clean Windows Step 4
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4Wipe glass clean

Working from left to right and top to bottom, wipe pane clean with microfiber cloth. If you don’t have a microfiber cloth, use newspaper for a streak-free finish.

Tip: Clean your windows on a cloudy day to avoid streaks.

How To: Clean Windows Step 5
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5Repeat on the bottom pane and other side if reachable

Repeat steps 2 through 4 on additional panes and on the outside side of the glass, if you can reach it.

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