Cleaning Windows and Glass Surfaces

Having gleaming, spotless windows greatly enhances the overall appearance of your home. After all, it’s much nicer to gaze out at the morning sun as you enjoy a cuppa, rather than noticing dirty marks and streaks on your kitchen windows! Aim to clean your windows at least every six months, both inside and out. And if you do a great cleaning job on them, they should keep their sparkle for much longer.

To begin cleaning windows, first dust or wipe down the edges of the window. Remove any flyscreens and hose them down to remove dirt and dust that might have built up. Use a broom or an old towel to remove any cobwebs, dead bugs or leaves, and wipe down the window frame with warm soapy water. Then you’re ready to begin cleaning the actual window. Use a bucket of warm water with vinegar and sponge the window from top to bottom, then dry the window using a squeegee, newspaper or a dry cloth after each stroke.

If you’re pushed for time or looking for an easier method for cleaning windows, try VIVA Glass and Mirror Wipes . These are designed to clean and shine all glass and window surfaces, and will leave them sparkling in minutes. Now you can make streaks a thing of the past, with VIVA’s clever 2-step process for cleaning glass: simply dampen the blue wipe to clean the window, and then use the white wipe to buff, dry and shine. The unique “woven web” design attracts oily residue and marks, leaving a streak-free and lint-free finish when you’re cleaning glass. Both wipes can be used again after a quick rinse in warm soapy water, so you can be confident that you’re doing good things for the environment by avoiding chemical sprays and re-using the wipes in your cleaning.