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Friday, December 7th, 2018
The clean, clear windows poured in ample natural light to show the beauty of these Villa Cascina pieces during the day.
There are only a few things that can easily add to the curb appeal of a home. While the windows may not be noticed frequently by guests and even your own family members, this is one thing that can make or break the look of your home.
Depending on your home’s location, the windows of your home may be more prone to dust and dirt and other such properties. Houses situated in high traffic zones are likelier to accumulate more dirt than the ones that are far-removed from such areas.
The cleanliness of a window can affect its fragility. Debris that accumulates over time will cause issues on visibility and natural lighting. After all, how can you take advantage of natural lighting if there is a reduced amount of it reaching the interiors of your home?
Also, the weight of the dust and dirt can easily shorten the window’s lifespan. Regular window cleanup will remove the dust and cobwebs, thus, it is highly unlikely that your guests will see these instead of the beautiful greenery that they are supposed to see outside.
So, how often should you clean the windows?
The recommended schedule is for the windows to be cleaned each month. If you live in an area where pollen and dust tend to gather more quickly, then you should schedule window cleanups more often.
For areas that do not have a lot of issues on dust and pollen, you can clean the windows every two months.
Window damage is often caused by any of these –
Dust
Pollen
Dirt
Salt
Pests and other insects
Hard water
Sap
It’s Time to Clean Some Windows
There are many benefits in having clean windows all the time. The cleaner the windows, the more that your home will look lovelier in the sight of others. Pristine windows will also lengthen the lifespan of the glass panes. Since there is no dirt to compromise the material, then you can count on the glass surfaces to last longer.
Dust, sand and salt can collect over time and these are the very things that can cause staining. The tendency of the windows as the stains get out of control is to give in. You will have to have the panes replaced because of the excessive dirt.
So, are there any rules in cleaning the windows?
Many experts suggest that you should not clean your windows during a particularly sunny day. During these moments, everything will dry up so quickly that the glass surfaces tend to streak.
It is better to – believe it or not – do the window cleaning on a cloudy day.
To get started, be sure to clear the windowsill and the area near the windows of any knickknacks and furnishings. The primary things that you need to protect are your walls and the floors. Make sure that there is a drop cloth or sheet that will protect the flooring or the carpeting from being damaged or even from getting wet.
As soon as you have prepped an area, don’t immediately resort to pre-packaged cleaners and mixed solutions. It is best for you to create your homemade window cleaning solutions.
Just a drop or two of dish soap is often enough to mix with every gallon of water. You can then grab a sponge and start scrubbing the windows.
There isn’t a single way of cleaning the windows. There are those who swear by newspaper while others say paper towels clean better. There are those who like using dish soap while others prefer vinegar. Just find out which among these will cut through the grime and grease. Then wash the edges, go to the glass surfaces, rinse, then wipe dry.
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Friday, January 5th, 2018
Whether you have a larger glass surface to clean such as the windows on the first photograph or smaller slats such as the one on the second photo, you need to make sure that you have the right tools to finish the job. Featured furniture pieces are the Poster King Bed from Fine Furniture Design’s Belvedere and the Charleston Panel Queen Bed from the American Cherry Collection.
After the holidays, you may have taken the time to sit down and just ponder over what happened. While sitting in your favorite chair and sipping a mug of hot chocolate, you suddenly realize that your windows are full of smears and streaks. Well, it is the time for some post-holiday cleanup.
Most homeowners tend to overlook window cleaning. Some clean their windows once in a blue moon. You may be one of those who take this work for granted but you should know that a simple cleanup in this area of your home could lead to many benefits.
First, you will let in more natural light as the glass on the windows become clearer. Sea spray, mortar, acid rain, oxidation, and other contaminants tend to destroy the surface of glass but regularly cleaning your windows should be able to prevent these from permeating the glass.
So brighten your home and add more Vitamin D to your system by simply cleaning the glass panes on your windows.
And just like many surfaces in your home, grime and dirt also tend to build up on your windows (whether the indoor or outdoor part). The dirt does not just make the window appear dull but it can also increase the number of allergens in the room.
Allergens can lead to respiratory issues and other health problems.
Another benefit of cleaning windows is to make your home more appealing. It is a huge turnoff to see what-would-have-been a lovely home had it come with clean windows. Make your home more attractive by cleaning the windows more regularly.
Window Cleanup Made Easy
Regular window cleaning can also give your window a lengthier life since contaminants such as oxidation and hard water can make glass weaker. Professional window cleaning thoroughly removes dirt from your windows and would even make them appear brand new.
If you are a huge DIY enthusiast, though, you can also take on this project. You can begin by simply vacuuming the window tracks and sills. This simple task should remove the dust, spider webs, and even some bugs. If the windows are installed with blinds, then be sure to clean those, too.
If you want to clean just like the pros, then buy a squeegee, dish soap, and boil some water. Work a little lather then have this soapy solution applied to the glass surfaces of your windows. You can then squeegee the soapy foam off.
Another simple way to clean window surfaces is to buy those cloths that are used to clean eyeglasses. Many pharmacies sell those and they have been found to be quite effective in wiping off spots on glass surfaces. All you need is a spritz or two of water, wipe it off with the eyeglass wiper, and then you’re good.
Now, how about those extremely high windows in your home? You can still reach those by having a telescoping microfiber duster. Spray some water onto this duster and this should be able to remove the light dust buildup that is usually found there.
For problematic streaks, be sure to clean and dry using a horizontal motion. On the inside, do this task vertically. If you still have a streak, then the horizontal streak will reveal that it is outdoors while a vertical one will mean that you have to deal with an indoor streak.
Have you ever been intrigued by how effective newspapers are in cleaning glass surfaces? While they do avoid smears and streaks, you have to be careful in cleaning glass windows near white walls or white trim.
Newspapers leave a grimy, oily film on glass surfaces (effective for keeping streaks at bay) but they can also add dark smudges to white or wood trims and walls.
Use a microfiber cloth for such areas instead.
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