I am often asked by customers: how do you make my windows so sparkling and without any streaks? We have had many satisfied customers over the years who adore the way we leave their windows. And yes we do have a very specific technique to the way we do it. I have personally created this procedure by years of trial and error. I tried so many products and none of them were to my satisfaction. In fact, many of them left the dreaded, well known streaks. So I have decided to share my tried, tested, and approved way to clean windows to a sparkling finish.

To prepare you will need the following:

Water
Microfiber cloth
Window cloth
Sparkle Window Cleaner
Optional: squeegee
(all sold by Sparkling Clean Services)

If doing window tracks:

vacuum
grout brush or q tips if you're a perfectionist and have patience

Tips:

It's best to do this on an overcast day if possible. This will not only be more comfortable to keep yourself out of the heat, but it will also prevent the windows from drying to quickly and not getting a proper clean. If you are doing it in direct sunlight on a hot day, I suggest using a very wet cloth and maybe even wipe down the glass a couple times.

I like to do the window tracks the same time I'm doing the windows. It helps keep them nicer longer. My suggestion is to clean them every 6 months. It will help prevent mold, mildew and moss to grow in the tracks. This can cause discoloration over time and will make your windows look older. Follow the steps below in order for the best results.

Step 1: Vacuum out window tracks.

This is so important so you're not dealing with excess dirt, bugs, and of course spiders. You can use a regular household upright vacuum for this. No special vacuum needed. You can use attachments if preferred to get deeper in the track.

Step 2: Clean the Frame

Wipe down the frame of the window, including the track, getting into all the crevices. I use a grout brush, toothbrush, or Q-tip to get into all the tiny spaces and loosen the dirt. Then you can take your microfiber and push it into the tiny spaces and wipe clean. Depending on the buildup in your track, this could take a bit more than a few minutes and possibly multiple cloths.

Step 3: Clean Glass

This is the most important step for preventing streaks on the glass! Take a clean, wet microfiber cloth. Wipe down the glass throughly, getting all dirt, stuck on bits and buildup. I suggest going over it a couple times with a clean side of the cloth. If you want to be really detailed you can use an old credit card to peel up any paint that has been splattered on your window from a previous paint job.

Step 4: Use Window Cleaner

Spray the Sparkle Window Cleaner. This is a product formulated for best results and no streaking. I would not suggest most name brand products, as they cause streaking. If you would like to purchase a bottle from us they are currently $6 and come in a reusable glass bottle. We will refill at a discount if you are local.

Step 5: Buff the Glass

You can use a squeegee to wipe the window cleaner off the window, then buff, especially the edges with your window cloth. If you don't have a squeegee, no problem! It's not necessary. You can actually just take the window cloth and buff the window until dry. It works magic! The Sparkle Window Cleaner is designed to evaporate quickly so as not to leave any left on the glass.

I hope this gives you some motivation to keep your windows sparkling. It makes the home feel clean and refreshing when the windows sparkle!

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If you don't have time to do this, you can book a cleaning with us at Sparkling Clean Services!

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