How to Wash Outdoor Windows

Windows make the home look beautiful and unique. When they become dirty they can ruin the look of the home. If you want them to sparkle, you should clean them annually and in some cases more often. You should always wash them before installing new screens or painting the home. Cleaning outdoor windows are not a task many people look forward to but it is easy to do.

How to Wash Outdoor Windows

Materials Needed

• Garden hose


• Hot water


• White distilled vinegar


• Cornstarch


• Liquid dish soap


• Large bucket


• Sponge


• Clear cold water


• Towel


• Newspaper


• Squeegee

1. Remove the screens from the windows if they are present. Use a garden hose to rinse the windows. This will soften the dirt and make cleaning them easier. This will also keep the windows from being scratched while cleaning them.

2. Combine 1 gallon of hot water, ¼ cup white distilled vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1-tablespoon of liquid dish soap in a large bucket.

3. Dip a sponge into the solution and wash the windows. Clean the windows with vertical strokes and then change to vertical strokes. Make sure the windows are thoroughly cleaned.

4. Pour out the solution in the bucket and use a garden hose to rinse the bucket well. Fill the bucket with water from the garden hose. Dip a sponge into the water and rinse the windows well.

5. Use a squeegee to go over the window. Start at the top and work in a horizontal direction. Wipe the squeegee with a towel to dry it. Continue using the squeegee to do the entire window.

6. Use a dry piece of newspaper to go over the window. The newspaper will not leave any streaks or lint on the window. This will also clean any streaks that may have been left by the squeegee.