#SPRING CLEANING ORIGIN HOW TO#
#SPRING CLEANING ORIGIN WINDOWS#

#SPRING CLEANING ORIGIN WINDOWS#

Therefore you should avoid any abrasive pads that can scratch – especially if your windows have a decorative finish. The key with any windows but incredibly important with your UPVC windows is to ensure they don’t get scratched – as this could mean a costly replacement window. Newspaper is widely acknowledged as the best material to clean your windows. If your window is streaking then it’s a sign that there is still dirt on the window so it is worth cleaning again. The window can then be wiped clean with a sheet of dry newspaper. Simply squeeze out the excess liquid and apply to your window in a circular motion. The newspaper should be crumpled up and saturated in your cleaning solution. Your ideal washing solution should be half vinegar and half water. Never use solvent based cleaners, these will damage your windows.

Of course the old fashioned and much trialled and tested way to remove grime from your windows involves key ingredients from your kitchen cupboards – namely white wine vinegar. The first job is all about wiping down the dirty window – and going from the top to the bottom so the dirty water drips down and you can catch it with your next wipe. It all starts with a bucket of warm soapy water whether cleaning single or double glazing – and you can’t go far wrong using washing up liquid.

#SPRING CLEANING ORIGIN HOW TO#

We often get asked how to clean UPVC windows and whether the cleaning technique should differ from cleaning traditional single glazing. Since Passover comes around April, many people consider this as the origin of spring cleaning.īut what does it mean in modern society? A spring clean is often referred to as a deep clean and a time to attack all those jobs in the house that you don’t usually get around to – including cleaning the windows. The tradition of spring cleaning your home dates back to the tradition of Passover – the Jewish holiday that marks the exodus of Jews from Egypt which takes place two weeks after the celebration of the Jewish New Year. Spring is in the air – and with the lighter mornings and the hint of warmer days to come, the rallying call to spring clean your home begins. Spring is in the air - and with the lighter mornings and the hint of warmer days to come, the rallying call to spring clean your home begins. IN Social Team 'When I'm Cleaning Windows'

Spring cleaning origin