How do you wash a storefront window without streaks?

What you need

• Bucket, lukewarm water and a few drops of dish soap
• Window washer (microfibre sleeve) or sponge
• Good-quality squeegee (rubber blade intact)
• Dry microfibre cloths
• Telescopic pole for tall windows

Steps

1. 1

   Dust the frame

   Brush or wipe the frame and the sill so the dirt does not run onto the glass.

2. 2

   Wet the glass

   Run the washer soaked in soapy water over the whole surface, working on fingerprints and insect droppings.

3. 3

   Use the squeegee

   Starting from a top corner, pull the angled squeegee in one continuous S-shaped motion or in overlapping vertical strips.

4. 4

   Wipe the blade

   Wipe the blade with a cloth after each pass so you do not put dirty water back on the glass.

5. 5

   Finish the edges

   Remove the remaining water in the corners and along the frame with a dry microfibre cloth.

Mistakes to avoid

• Washing in direct sun: the water dries before the squeegee and leaves streaks.
• Using too much soap: it leaves a film.
• Using newspaper or paper towel: they leave lint.
• Scraping a dirty window dry: sand scratches the glass.

How often?

A storefront window is ideally washed every one to two weeks on the outside, and entrance doors every day for fingerprints.

When should you call a professional?

HygiePro includes the cleaning of entrance doors and interior glass in its commercial cleaning service, and can wash the storefront during the spring pressure washing.

Frequently asked questions