There are some chores we have to do that can be really frustrating. Cleaning a bathroom is never fun, but it’s pretty easy – and once you’re done, it feels wonderfully rewarding. Cleaning your windows, however, is difficult and time-consuming. And once you’ve finished, there’s no guarantee they won’t be covered in smears.

Window cleaners are a great investment, but they can be costly. And cheaper options will rarely do a good job, so you may as well do it yourself. With the right kit and knowledge, it is possible to achieve clean, shiny glass. And now summer’s here, shining a light on all that grime and dirt, it’s the perfect time for a spruce up.

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How to clean windows: inside

Because windows are double-sided, it’s double the work, but start with cleaning the inside. If you’re short on time, break up the job. You can clean the insides one day and the outsides another, opt for half a home at a time, or even split it into 15-minute blocks and do one window at a time – sometimes that makes dirty jobs feel a bit more manageable.

“For the inside of my windows, I have great success with two methods,” says Wendy Miranda, Lakeland’s customer ambassador. “I use warm soapy water and scrub down both the glass and frame – taking one panel at a time. I then squeegee away all dirty water and wipe down the frame. Once that’s done, I use a window and glass cleaner (I recommend Nilglass) and a microfibre cleaning cloth to give the glass a final once-over and real shine.”

Alternatively, she adds, instead of using the window and glass spray, you could finish off with a steam cleaner.

Best-selling window cleaning sprays

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Bestseller No. 1
HG Glass and Mirror Cleaner, Streak-Free Glass Cleaner, Effectively Removes Grease & Dirt from...
  • HG Glass & Mirror Spray: Removes grease, fingerprints, insects, deposits & dirt from glass & mirrors quickly & easily with minimal wiping. Fast drying
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  • For indoor or outdoor use: Ideal for use throughout the home & garden, including in conservatories, sheds, for outside windows, bi fold doors & more
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How to clean windows: outside

Cleaning the outside of a window is undoubtedly trickier because even ground floor glass can be hard to reach. And once you’re looking at multi-storey houses or apartments – and enormous ladders – the job can become even more off-putting.

However, you can now buy kit designed to help you reach up high – sometimes without even needing to step on a ladder.

 
 
 
 
 
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“For the outside, it has to be Wet & Forget,” Miranda continues. “It’s fast, removes all the elbow grease and gives amazing results.

“The powerful sniper nozzle can reach up to eight metres high – allowing you to reach high windows, even those on the second floor and my roof Velux while standing on the ground. It’s also ideal for cleaning conservatories – and much safer than perching on a ladder. The citrate water softeners and smart surfactants dissolve grime, and give a really professional result – no spotting or streaking when you rinse with water and no need to scrub.”

Other options include window squeegees with telescopic poles, which can reach similar heights, and are easy to find on Amazon, or at your local hardware store.

 

Best-selling window cleaning kit

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Bestseller No. 1
Rubber Squeegee Window Cleaner and Microfibre Glass Wiper, Twin Pack 14” Multipurpose Professional...
  • Complete Window Squeegee Glass Cleaning Kit – The package includes a 14-inch rubber window cleaning squeegee, microfibre glass cleaner tool, plus a super absorbent microfibre cloth, the perfect...
  • High-Quality Materials – Made from 100% rubber, this window cleaning kit professional is ideal to wipe and dry wet surfaces without rusting. The squeegee blade is made firm but flexible, which...
  • Easy Grip and Well-Designed – Both the items are non-slip grips, and the length of the handles is ideal for the comfort of end-users. The lip of the shower squeegee has a smooth edge so it will not...
Bestseller No. 2
UNGER AK013 Window Cleaning Kit 3-in1 Starter Set - Window Squeegee, Microfibre Power Washer with...
  • PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING KIT - UNGER have been providing the best quality window cleaning equipment for over 50 years. This is the PERFECT STARTER KIT for professional window cleaning! Includes:...
  • SMEAR-FREE MICROFIBRE WASHER - The microfibres in the UNGER Power Washer Sleeve offer outstanding cleaning power, gliding smoothly over glass surfaces for a streak-free finish. Includes a dirt pad to...
  • SQUEEGEE WITH EASY BLADE CHANGE - The UNGER Squeegee with our signature green rubber is a classic choice for professional window cleaners. Made with a stainless steel S-Channel with a quick-release...
Bestseller No. 3
SWISSPACK Squeegee and Glass Window Wiper,14” Professional Window Cleaning Kit Squeegee for...
  • 2-IN-1 WINDOW SQUEEGEE & WIPER; This fantastic cleaning tool kit comprises of 2 handheld glass cleaning tools. The first is a squeegee that has a smooth rubber lip and the other a washer with a thick...
  • EXCELLENT CLEANING FINISH;Thickened microfiber scrubber can be used wet or dry, and the squeegee can easily remove soap scum, water droplets and limescale without leaving any streaks. Microfiber colth...
  • UPDATED DESIGN;Rubber window cleaning scrapers, microfiber glass cleaning tools are all non-slip grips, allowing you to operate flexibly. The rubber strips have smooth edges so they won't scratch...
Bestseller No. 4
JEHONN Telescopic Window Squeegee Cleaning Equipment Kit 120CM 2 in 1 Extendable Window Cleaner...
  • 2 IN 1 WINDOW WASHING KIT: JEHONN window squeegee with scrubber combo is the perfect window washing equipment. The microfiber pad removes foam and soap water easily, while rubber blade scrapes water...
  • 180 DEGREE ROTATING HEAD: Press the button, swivel the head of the window washer to a suitable angle, and release to lock into place. Then you can clean arched windows, transom windows, Vermont...
  • 48" LONG EXTENDABLE HANDLE: The window squeegee with long handle can telescope from 37.8" to 48" (96cm-120cm). No worry that the handle gets wobbly when fully extended. PLEASE NOTE that The Extension...
SaleBestseller No. 5
Window Cleaning Kit, Professional Window Cleaning Equipment, 158cm Extendable Window Cleaning Pole...
  • 2 in 1 Window Cleaning Equipment – This multi-purpose window glass cleaner tool includes a silicone window squeegee cleaner and microfiber padded cloth side that easily removes dirt and wipes off...
  • Bendable Head and Long Reach Window Cleaner – Easily reach areas such as window corners and edges because the rubber squeegee window cleaning blade is attached to a bendable head grip and long...
  • Durable Telescopic Window Cleaner – It is an extendable window cleaner that can reach up to 158cm long and is made with strong 4-section aluminum poles. It is an ideal upstairs window cleaning kit...

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