I would like to know the best products to wash & dry my car and house windows?

Question

Don't tell me newspaper, lint free paper towels, lint free rags.
I've tried different cleaners too, and my windows are still smeary. I don't know if something is in the air that is making this do that or not. If somebody has a good answer and it works, I'll let them know.

Answer 1

I recently read that equal parts of hydrogen peroxide & water in a spray bottle works great on windows & mirrors. I decided to try it on my mirrors & was amazed. It can also be used to clean & disinfect counter tops & sinks, etc.

Answer 2

Hi,

Try a Bucket of water, warm it if you like then add either of the following...
Vinegar or
Bicarbonate of soda to the water and add
Washing up liquid, the low suds variety.
Wash the windows thoroughly and rinse with clean water. Then dry off with a washed chamois. Before polish up with a broad sheet newspaper, they are the best as they have got more lead in the print. (Please ware washing up gloves to keep the ink off you hand or ware a barrier cream.) For your info the washing up liquid breaks the grease bonds and your windows should shine up nicely. The vinegar removes the grease and any of the fumes and dirt from the car exhaust and the bicarb changes the acidic nature of the water nearer to neutral breaking the grease bond . All should give you a good streak free shine with a bit of elbow grease. Apply a second clean of a product called Windolene a pink liquid. It takes getting used to but once you have mastered it oh boy beautfull clean and shiny windows.The newspaper adds the final sparkle. Oh by the way some car manufctures don't recommend Windolene on the paint of the car so be careful.

Answer 3

Nothing cleans glass like a squeegie.

I use a bucket of water with some glass cleaner mixed in (about 1 cup of glass cleaner per gallon). I then take a terry cloth, dip it in the solution, wring it out, wipe off the window, and remove the water with a squeegie (small ones - about 6 to 8 inches - are available at Home Depot).

I also keep a dry towel draped over my shoulder that I use to wipe the squeegie blade dry after each pass, and to wipe up the excess water on the edges and bottom of the window. The windows come out crystal clear with no streaking.

Answer 4

The best I have found is in an aerosol can, carried by places that cut and sell glass. Sure, you can get glass clean with vinegar water and newspapers, but this is messy and takes a lot of elbow grease. The aerosol stuff is neat, clean, and can be done quickly, with the least amount of work involved.

Answer 5

Use WINDEX with lint free paper towels. Stop buying the bargain brand.

Answer 6

try a bit of vinegar in the water to dissolve the greasy smear on the window, the newspaper is to polish when dry..

Answer 7

I use L.O.C. Plus Glass Cleaner, it works great & is concentrated so it lasts longer.

Answer 8

Dawn, CLR and the secret ingredient Jet Dry. Try it, it really works.

Answer 9

Micro-fiber clothes. I really like them for drying my new car.