How to Clean Exterior House Paint From Windows

When exterior house paint gets on the windows, it can seem like it will be hard to remove, especially when it has dried. It cannot be simply scrubbed away with regular cleaning. Removing the paint is simple if you have the correct techniques to use on the windows.

Materials Needed

• White distilled vinegar


• Small pot


• Clean cloths


• Razor blade


• Newspaper

1. Pour 2 cups white distilled vinegar in a small pot. Turn on the stove and heat the vinegar until it is very hot. Remove the pot from the stove.


2. Saturate one corner of a clean cloth with the vinegar. Apply the vinegar to the paint on the window. This will help with the removal of the paint.


3. The vinegar should sit on the paint for about 5 minutes. The vinegar will soften the paint and make it easier to remove.


4. Once the paint is soft you can remove it. Saturate the cloth with the vinegar and apply it to the stain.


5. Take a razor blade and smoothly remove the paint. Saturate the cloth with more vinegar and apply it to the paint as needed. Adding more vinegar will help the process go faster and help avoid scratching the window.


6. Wet a clean cloth with clean water. Wipe the window to remove the vinegar and paint. Crumple a piece of newspaper and dry the window. The newspaper will dry the window and not leave any streaks or lint. Repeat the steps as many times as needed for each window.