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Windows always streaky

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Slimjimtobe · 08/03/2023 18:26

Any advice ?

i have tried everything and bought the Windowlene spray this evening and the windows are still streaky ๐Ÿ˜•itโ€™s so annoying in the spring weather

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Blindedbythenighttimelights · 08/03/2023 22:28

You need to buff and buff and buff it like mad with a dry cloth until you polish so much the windows are pristine.

Marchforward · 08/03/2023 22:30

Have you tried washing them with hot soapy water to remove all the product build up and then using a tiny amount of window spray and newspaper not on a sunny day?

BasiliskStare · 08/03/2023 22:30

I think it is a question of elbow grease - some swear by white vinegar for the final polish. ๐Ÿ˜Š

carriedout · 08/03/2023 22:38

I know I sound flippant but in all seriousness it really doesn't matter.

YoBeaches · 08/03/2023 22:41

Do you use a proper window cleaning wand or are you using sponges etc

gingergiraffe · 08/03/2023 22:41

I find a steam cleaner does them well. Wash first with hot water with a splash of detergent added to clean. Then use a squeegie to get rid of the excess water. Then steam and wipe with a dry tea towel. If I canโ€™t be bothered to get out the steamer I use Lidl glass cleaner instead but there always seem to be a few odd streaks.

Oblahdeeoblahdoe · 08/03/2023 22:48

I use a karcher then a special window/glass cloth and buff!

Honeysuckle16 · 08/03/2023 22:49

Get a Karcher window cleaner. Wipe over the windows with a soapy sponge then remove everything with the Karcher. If itโ€™s used in a side to side way thereโ€™s no marks left.

I learned to do this in our last house which had 27 windows/glass doors, each with between 12 and 15 smaller panes.

Diorinthecountry · 08/03/2023 22:49

I've found the only thing that works for clean and lovely windows is, hot water with washing up liquid. Wash the window then wipe dry with a microfiber cloth or even better a newspaper.

Workinghardeveryday · 08/03/2023 22:50

Pink stuff. Then washing up liquid and water to rinse off well. Then windowlene and a good buff. Job done.

ComeTheFckOnBridget · 08/03/2023 22:51

White vinegar and newspaper

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