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Hooray! My Windows Are Clean1

ScrapHappy — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 21:34:05 GMT

I've tried so many products trying to clean my windows. Nothing was working, always streaks. It was so frustrating to me because in my old house, I was able to get sparkley, clean windows just by cleaning them by hand using windex and paper towels. I was hesitate to use windex outdoor window cleaner (that attaches to hose) because of was scared I'd get foggy windows. But I gave in and tried one window today and it worked! Ended up doing a total of 17 windows. 13 more to go!

Re: Hooray! My Windows Are Clean1

Kachina624 — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 21:47:21 GMT

@ScrapHappy You have one heavily windowed house. Good to hear that Windex works. I've always been skeptical but I can't get on a ladder so I might try it. Thanks for the review.

Re: Hooray! My Windows Are Clean1

Bhvbum — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 22:12:52 GMT

@ScrapHappy wrote:
I've tried so many products trying to clean my windows. Nothing was working, always streaks. It was so frustrating to me because in my old house, I was able to get sparkley, clean windows just by cleaning them by hand using windex and paper towels. I was hesitate to use windex outdoor window cleaner (that attaches to hose) because of was scared I'd get foggy windows. But I gave in and tried one window today and it worked! Ended up doing a total of 17 windows. 13 more to go!

Please help me understand what you are using, you first said you were "using Windex and paper towels..", and I am assuming that is for the inside?

But then in the next sentence you said you "hesitated to use Windex outdoor window cleaner... But I gave in and tried one window..." So is that for the inside or the outside?

I'm so confused, are you using two different Windex products, one for inside and the other one for outside?

Re: Hooray! My Windows Are Clean1

Mistreatedbycs — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 22:20:56 GMT

The owner of the glass store where I bought my store front windows years ago for my business told me they only use rubbing alcohol and water, 50/50.

Never any build up and never any streaks.

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mspatmac — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 22:27:35 GMT

@ScrapHappy It does work great, I've been using it since it came out. I wish I could use it inside, so easy.

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godi — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 22:31:54 GMT

I use newspaper instead of paper towels. Love windex.

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ECBG — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 22:48:00 GMT

Washing windows here is ultra difficult! The windows on the back side and one side of the house are 3 floors up over blacktop!

I have to open them up and clean from the inside, room windows are 5 ft x 3 ft!

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:03:47 GMT

Clean windows are a joy. I just got some new doors with full view glass, Low E, and I find cleaning them to be a whole new ballgame.

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Carmie — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:11:30 GMT

That 's great that you can clean your outside windows with a hose with no streaking. Wow, you have a lot of windows!

In my old house, I had a ton of windows with storm windows inserted. It would take me forever to take them apart to clean, but I could not clean the outside of the windows on the second or third floor. I wish that type of Windex that you use with a hose was available back then.

We built the house we live in now....a two story with tilt-in windows. They are so easy to clean. I normally clean the LR and kitchen windows every week or two. My LR windows are low to the floor and get " nose prints" on the them. The kitchen window is above the sink.

My DH loves to wash windows...he does the windows in the whole house about four times a year. I don't complain. Now, if only he liked to clean bathrooms.

Re: Hooray! My Windows Are Clean1

Nightowlz — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:57:43 GMT

We have used that before. It works pretty good. Don't know why DH does not use it?

I just cleaned all the window tracks inside & out.

DH cleaned the windows. When I do it they have streaks all over.

He said he cleaned them with water/vinegar solution first. After that he used windex with Chamios & microfiber cloth.

They are so clean. They were really dirty since we did not clean them earlier this year with all the heat & humidity.

He also cleaned the front door, storm door & back patio doors.

Re: Hooray! My Windows Are Clean1

Nightowlz — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 01:03:34 GMT

@Bhvbum wrote:
@ScrapHappy wrote:
I've tried so many products trying to clean my windows. Nothing was working, always streaks. It was so frustrating to me because in my old house, I was able to get sparkley, clean windows just by cleaning them by hand using windex and paper towels. I was hesitate to use windex outdoor window cleaner (that attaches to hose) because of was scared I'd get foggy windows. But I gave in and tried one window today and it worked! Ended up doing a total of 17 windows. 13 more to go!
Please help me understand what you are using, you first said you were "using Windex and paper towels..", and I am assuming that is for the inside?

But then in the next sentence you said you "hesitated to use Windex outdoor window cleaner... But I gave in and tried one window..." So is that for the inside or the outside?

I'm so confused, are you using two different Windex products, one for inside and the other one for outside?

@Bhvbum

You connect to your hose outdoors. Looks like this.

Re: Hooray! My Windows Are Clean1

ScrapHappy — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 02:16:11 GMT

@Bhvbum wrote:
@ScrapHappy wrote:
I've tried so many products trying to clean my windows. Nothing was working, always streaks. It was so frustrating to me because in my old house, I was able to get sparkley, clean windows just by cleaning them by hand using windex and paper towels. I was hesitate to use windex outdoor window cleaner (that attaches to hose) because of was scared I'd get foggy windows. But I gave in and tried one window today and it worked! Ended up doing a total of 17 windows. 13 more to go!
Please help me understand what you are using, you first said you were "using Windex and paper towels..", and I am assuming that is for the inside?

But then in the next sentence you said you "hesitated to use Windex outdoor window cleaner... But I gave in and tried one window..." So is that for the inside or the outside?

I'm so confused, are you using two different Windex products, one for inside and the other one for outsi

At my old house, all I would use is Windex spray with paper towels inside and out. But at the house I live in now, that didn't work. Neither did many, many other products. I bought Windex Outdoor. The one that attaches to a hose. It has 3 settings: Off, rinse and cleanse. First rinse with water, then cleanse and let set 15 seconds then rinse again. Worked very well.

Re: Hooray! My Windows Are Clean1

ScrapHappy — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 02:20:20 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
Washing windows here is ultra difficult! The windows on the back side and one side of the house are 3 floors up over blacktop!
I have to open them up and clean from the inside, room windows are 5 ft x 3 ft!

I went from a 1500 square foot ranch house to 7500 square foot 3 story home. There is no way I can climb a ladder to clean windows that high. I was able to reach the windows using Windex Outdoor attached to the hose.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:52:59 GMT

Boy, you must have a big home. I am happy for you that the outdoor windex worked. There is nothing like clean windows on any house. That really says something about the owner and how much they care about their house. I always kept clean windows.

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Etoile308 — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 06:08:20 GMT

I love the outdoor Windex Cleaner. In fact, it's around this time of year I look to see if I can find it on clearance so I'm sure to have it come next spring.

Re: Hooray! My Windows Are Clean1

Lilysmom1 — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:43:02 GMT

@ScrapHappy ,I use the Karcher window vac. No streaks, vacuums the dirty water off. Battery operated. I have a lot of windows! LM

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LindaSal — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:24:31 GMT

I just finished my windows too! I use vinegar , alcohol and water mixture in a spray bottle with a scrubber and squeegee set. They come out great and I am doing a happy dance as that is my least favorite thing to do but yet I cannot stand dirty windows! Right up there with cleaning the oven, LOL! In my previous home we had 42 windows, now my townhouse is a lot easier as it's only 7 large windows and 2 sliders.

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Snoopp — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:07:10 GMT

I usually pay someone to do them. I didn't do that this year and I think I'll try the outdoor windex, if I can find it, since my windows are too high. I started doing the sills a few at a time. There are way too many windows in my house. By the time I finish, I will need to start over again.

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Krimpette — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:24:29 GMT

I've been using Invisible Glass for years now. Great product!

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ScrapHappy — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:42:46 GMT

@Lilysmom1 wrote:
@ScrapHappy ,I use the Karcher window vac. No streaks, vacuums the dirty water off. Battery operated. I have a lot of windows! LM

That looks interesting. I have a steam vac, but bigger/bulky. I'd try it on the inside but I'd still need something like Windex Outdoor for outside because I just can't climb a ladder 3 stories. Thanks for posting.