Brian Hatkoff

Hatkoff Real Estate Investments | Chatsworth, CA

  • Home
  • About Us
    • homesbybrianh
    • hatkoffinvestments
    • Privacy Policy
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • First Time Home Buyer Tips
    • First Time Home Seller Tips
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us

Wash Your Windows The Eco-Friendly Way

May 2, 2011 by Mikel Erdman

Clean windows the eco-friendly way

Your home’s windows look best when they’re clean on both the inside and the outside. It’s a quarterly housekeeping chore, at minimum, and should coincide with seasonal changes.

But washing windows can be a drag on the environment. Most homeowners use multiple rolls of paper towels to finish the job, and many commercial window cleaners are chemical-loaded.

Fortunately, there’s a way to wash your windows, be environmentally conscious, and still get great results. Here’s how to do it.

First, wait for a cloudy day. Cloudy days are best for cleaning windows because sunny days create more streaking; the sun can dry the windows before you’ve had a chance to polish them.

Next, make your cleaning solution. 

If this is your first time cleaning your home’s windows, in a spray bottle, mix 8 parts water with 1 part each of white vinegar and environmentally-friendly dish detergent. The dish detergent is a necessary additive because it removes waxy buildups from prior washings with commercial cleaners.

Then, for washings beyond the initial cleaning, in the spray bottle, mix 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar for each cup of water instead.

Next, using reusable microfiber cloths, wash one side of the window with horizontal strokes, and the other with vertical strokes. This way, if there’s a streak, you’ll know on which side of the window it is.

Lastly, rinse your cloths often in cold water and be sure to wash top-down.

When you’re finished, your windows will be clean, and you’ll have made a near-zero environmental impact. And remember — you don’t have to wash your windows all at one. You can spread it out over time if that’s easier.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Windows,Cleaning,Eco-Friendly

About Mikel Erdman

Mikel Erdman is the founder of MySMARTblog and RealtyBlogContent. He is a published author and speaking authority on topics including marketing automation and how technology can positively affect company and individual sales efforts.
If you like the idea of world-class content marketing in a completely automated system, Click Here for his valuable, limited time offer.

Brian Hatkoff

Brian J. Hatkoff
CCIM, CRS

Hatkoff Investments
Professional, Experienced, Reliable

Give Me a Call! 818.701.7789

BRE # 00644374

Want Us to Contact You?

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Connect with Me

Categories

Recent Articles

  • The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home Versus Buying Pre-owned
  • Feeling Squeezed by Higher Rents? It Might Be Time to Consider Buying Your First Home
  • What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 8, 2022
  • The Top Reasons To Downsize When You Retire
  • Selling Your Home? 3 Secrets to Getting the Best Price

Resources

  • Buyer Info
  • Featured Homes
  • Property Search

Our Location

Hatkoff Investments

19836 Mayall St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Office: 818-701-7789
Mobile: 818-701-7789

Copyright © 2022 · Powered by MySMARTblog