Washing agent for windows

Probably nothing so pleases the eyes of a good housewife and household, like clean windows. Of course, on the shelves of stores is a huge amount of funds for cleaning glass and frame, but is it possible to make a washing aid for windows yourself? It is possible, and in this article, we will tell you how to do it, and also consider popular versions of household chemicals and appliances to simplify this time-consuming and routine procedure.

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Environmentally friendly detergents for

glasses Many housewives share on the forums their impressions of this or that product. And some also practice the use of traditional liquids and solutions, and even improve them. Let's consider what means for washing for windows are identified as the most effective.

Solution from the handy tools

To prepare this solution you will need:

• Vinegar - a quarter cup;
• Technical alcohol - a quarter of a glass;
• Starch - 1 tbsp.l.;
• Water - 2 tbsp.

What to do with these ingredients to get clean glasses and keep them for a long time in this form:

1. Put a starch into the bottle using a funnel or a simple folded sheet of paper.
2. Pour 2 cups of warm, not hot water so that the starch dissolves completely.
3. Shake well.
4. Add vinegar and industrial alcohol.
5. Shake the bottle thoroughly.

Important! To know that this is not ordinary water in a bottle, the product can be colored with an ordinary food color. In particular, this is true for those who have small children.

Use this washing agent for windows is simple:

1. Shake the bottle thoroughly before use, as the starch can clog the holes of the sprayer. Apply it to the glass with a sprayer.
2. Dry the surface dry with a paper or cotton cloth.

The simplest tool

Starch can wash even very dusty windows:

1. Dilute for this 1 tbsp.l.starch in 1 liter of water.
2. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
3. You can remove the remains of starch with a napkin.

For the same purpose, our grandmothers and mothers used chalk or dental powder.

Important! What does starch have to do with it? Many housewives question this question, and for which starch is needed. Glass, at first glance, seems smooth and even. In fact, if viewed under a microscope, it is not perfectly smooth. On the surface of the glass there are microscopic scratches, dimples, which are not visible with the naked eye. The water that falls into such depressions holds tightly enough in them, creating a divorce while washing the windows. Starch destroys these strong hydrogen bonds, thereby preventing the appearance of streaks on the surface of the window.

Do not dispense with soap foam

If you can not imagine how you can wash the windows without soapy foam, use the following composition:

• Water - 2 items;
• Table vinegar - 2-3 tbsp.l.;
• Liquid soap - 0,5-0,25 tsp;

Mix all of the above ingredients in a jar or bottle with a sprayer.

Washing on the windows decor

And with the prepared composition you can easily wash the windows, if on New Year's holidays your children painted landscapes on the windows:

• Baking soda - a quarter of a glass;
• Table vinegar - 100 ml;
• Water - 2 liters.

Mix all the ingredients in the bottle. Apply to the glass and rinse off with a sponge with a hard side to the window, and then wipe dry with a paper towel or a napkin.

Important! To achieve high-quality washing of windows, so that they do not leave any divorce, you can by adding a small amount of essential oil drops.

The original recipe

It is possible to thoroughly clean the dirt from the surface of the windows with the help of tea infusion:

• Strong tea tincture - 1 cup;
• Ordinary vinegar - 3 tbsp.l.

Mix all the ingredients in the bottle and apply to the surface of the glass. After that, wash the glass with clean water.

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Perfect tools from contaminated windows

As we have said, there are many recipes for the preparation of a means for washing windows. Here are a few more popular variants with the most accessible substances in the basis.

Classic recipe

Make an environmentally friendly detergent for windows can be made of water and vinegar. Stir 50 ml of vinegar together with 1 tbsp.water. This product is sprayed with a spray gun, and then wiped dry.

Important! You can just apply this product on a napkin, and then wipe it dry.

Say "no" to the smell of vinegar

Actually, the acetic flavor easily vanishes on its own, and pretty quickly. But if the procedure itself cleaning the frames and glasses, accompanied by a similar smell, you are not particularly pleasant, take note of such advice.

The first recipe

If you do not like the smell of vinegar, you can replace it with lemon juice or a solution of citric acid:

• The proportions are exactly the same as with vinegar - 1 tbsp.water 50 ml lemon juice.
• For less heavily soiled surfaces, the solution can be made less concentrated - dilute to 1.5-2 st.water.

Important! The advantage of using lemon juice for the preparation of a detergent is a rather pleasant aroma.

The second recipe:

1. Take a liter jar, fill it with lemon peel to the top. You can take a jar and another volume, depending on how much peel from the lemons you collect.
2. Fill with ordinary 9% table vinegar.
3. Tighten the jar tightly and leave to stand for 1.5-2 weeks.
4. After this, strain and use this detergent for windows and floors. Simply add a small amount of the prepared product into the water.

Important! This simple and safe product perfectly cleans dirt and disinfects the room well.

A more radical way to

Another excellent detergent for windows can be made with ammonia.2 tbsp.l.ammonia, which is sold in a pharmacy mix with 2 tbsp.water.

This home remedy can wash not only windows, but also lamps, crystal, mirrors.

Important! To glisten the glass or if you need to remove ice from their surface in winter, add salt to the water. Salt can give your windows not only shine, it also perfectly eliminates dirt.

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Gives shine

Glitter windows can be given with the help of vegetable oil. A small amount of oil drip onto a napkin and wipe the glass on both sides.

To keep your windows shiny for longer, dust does not settle on them, after cleaning, wipe them with the following solution:

1. Mix 60 ml of glycerin together with 40 ml of water.
2. Add 2-3 drops of ordinary ammonia.
3. Thoroughly shake the solution and wipe the glasses.

Important! This solution protects the glass in winter from icing.

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Choosing the right tools

If there are no problems with the procedure of washing ordinary wooden windows, then with the use of modern PVC products, complications still appear. The work must be carried out in such a way as not to damage the surface of the frame itself. Than to wash modern plastic windows and what tools you will need for this procedure?

• Window cleaner is the main cleaning tool. It is from him that the final result depends. In this case, the savings are inappropriate, otherwise - after you finish the work, the window will remain unpleasant dirty stains, and the plastic surface of the frames will be somewhat damaged. Therefore, you should select the detergents with particular care and thoroughness. Excluded aggressive solvents and abrasive substances.
• Window cleaner. This tool is reminiscent of a mop. Its purpose is to eliminate dirt from hard-to-reach places on the surface of the window. Use it is convenient enough. As a rule, this tool has a fairly long handle, so with it you can easily wash the windows from the outside.
• Sponge. With it, the most severe types of pollution are eliminated from the window surface. It is better if one side has a hard surface.
• Fabric. It is recommended to use a soft cloth, such as cotton or linen. Before using, check: if the fabric absorbs moisture well, then it can be used to wash plastic windows. Another nuance - the material should not leave the villi.
• Capacity with water. You can use a deep bowl, a basin or a bucket.
• Gloves that are made of rubber or dense fabric.

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Detergents for plastic windows.

Modern housewives recommend using the following washing agents for windows, offered in household chemistry stores.

Detergent "Sanita"

This product does not contain active chemical elements. Well eliminates old dirt, but does not damage the plastic surface of the frames.

"Mr. Muscle"

Excellent for washing a double-glazed window. Does not leave behind stains and divorces. The windows acquire a mirror shine and shine.

Universal Washcloth "White Cat"

Excellent cleaning of double-glazed windows from a variety of contaminants. You can use it with detergents or simply moisten with water. The soft surface of this cloth does not damage the PVC frame, as well as the glass unit.

Now you have a lot of useful recipes on hand and you will be able to select for yourself a more simple, convenient and effective washing tool for windows by experiment.