Window cleaners, I have horrible water spots from years, can I get them off ?

Question

Hi, I get so many wonderful answers on here, so I have windows where I've let the sprinklers run on them etc. and live in OR where it rains a lot, can those window stains be removed, please answer only if you really have had the experience . and thanks for all the great help I get, I need it

Answer 1

For water, and most other kinds of stains, Use VERY HOT water and SPIRITS of AMMONIA, apply with a small horsehair brush with a little pressure, then use a squeegee to remove, Wipe edges and streaks with old newspaper, Fast and easy,

Answer 2

Yes. You know I've found using other products for certain household duties can be used. Do you remember RainX for automobile windows, that keep rain spots off the windows -- right -- I use that on my windows and I haven't had a need to use anything else. Try that! I think it will work, since you have a sprinkler system. Hope that helps.

If that's too expensive, I use 100% alcohol (not Jack Daniels)
to clean my mirrors, windows and that does well, also. It's a household commodity and inexpensive.

Answer 3

THE BEST WINDOW CLEANER
Make a great all-purpose window cleaner by combining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Combine in a spray bottle. Shake to blend


Some more natural stuff
There are many inexpensive, easy-to-use natural cleaning alternatives which can be used safely in place of commercial household cleaning products. Here's nine ordinary, environmentally safe products which can be used alone or in combination for a wealth of household cleaning applications.

Baking Soda - cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours.

Soap - unscented soap in liquid form, flakes, powders or bars is biodegradable and will clean just about anything. Avoid using soaps which contain petroleum distillates.

Borax - cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors.

White Vinegar - cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up.

Washing Soda - or SAL Soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, a mineral. Washing soda cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Use care, as washing soda can irritate mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum.

Isopropyl Alcohol - is an excellent disinfectant. (It has been suggested to replace this with ethanol or 100 proof alcohol in solution with water. There is some indication that isopropyl alcohol buildup contributes to illness in the body.
Cornstarch - can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs.

Citrus Solvent - cleans paint brushes, oil and grease, some stains.

Trisodium phosphate (TSP) - a mixture of soda ash and phosphoric acid. TSP is toxic if swallowed, but it can be used on many jobs, such as cleaning drains or removing old paint, that would normally require much more caustic and poisonous chemicals, and it does not create any fumes.

Answer 4

Well Have you ever tried car wax and the if its really bad
hard water stain then car wax and use a extra fine 0000 Steal Wool . It will remove it and with time with the wax will be easier to clean and you will notice the water will run off more. I used this in my mirrors glass windows brass chrome. It works believe me Oh make sure you wipe with like a T-Shirt material ok

Answer 5

Yes, you can get them off. Glass is a non-porous surface and it is made of silicates so little to nothing forms a strong chemical bond to glass, meaning most everything will wipe off of it. The vinegar will work to remove any calcium. You can also use some Lime-Away on the glass, either or will remove any calcium deposits and should help remove rust stains. The newspaper works best for making sure you leave no streaks or paper dust on the glass. A friend of mine in the navy told me about using newspaper. They use it to pass inspections on the mirrors and such (no streaks, no paper-dust).

Answer 6

Hello Wendy, For really bad stains the only thing I can suggest is this. Paraffin Mixed with equal parts of Methylated spirit , makes a very good glass cleaner. then with warm water rinse this should remove those stains

Answer 7

Because my son has to spray water into his lizards tank, everytime I clean the tank, I use straight white vinegar and it takes the water spots off very easily. Then of course I rinse very well and dry with a paper towel and spots are gone! I know my grandma used to wash her outside windows with vinegar and newspaper. I tried it once and that worked too! Good luck!

Answer 8

Whtie vingegar is a great cleaner for water stains.

Answer 9

prepare soaped water and clean em with newspaper, its the best window cleaner trust me.