I haven’t cleaned my windows.... ever...
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Topic: I haven’t cleaned my windows.... ever...
Posted By: Chickoin
Subject: I haven’t cleaned my windows.... ever...
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 12:38pm
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And we've been in this house for over 2 years.
Now we are moving and renting this place out so I need to clean them. They're grotty. Do I just use glass cleaner on the inside and water or something on the outside? Is there some trick that uses vinegar and water and newpaper??? Will someone come and do them for me please? -------------   
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Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 12:50pm
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lol. i wont come do them for you if you wipe all the grunge off with a cloth and water then do them with window cleaner and newspaper - no streaks :) it probably wont take too long, windows clean up pretty quick ------------- 
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Posted By: FionaO
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 12:52pm
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water and newspaper is quick, cheap and very effective.
Are there no young kids nearby you could offer $5 to do it, we did that with dh's nephew. ------------- 
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Posted By: IVFGirl1111
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 12:54pm
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I HATE doing the windows too!
I get a company to do ours, it costs $45 and they do a PERFECT job, if I did it it would take forever! So to me $45 is totally perfect. ------------- TTC 6 years IVF it is IVF/ICSI round one 10 eggs, 8 mature, 3 fertilised BFN IVF/ICSI #2 = 22 eggs! 20 mature, 15 fertilised, 1 fresh transfer and 2 frosties BFN 2 Frosties still in freezer thank god |
Posted By: ohanlon82
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 12:59pm
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use wool mix and warm water in a bucket.... (not to much wool mix)
and clean with wet cloth and then wipe with dry cloth he he my aunty is a commerical cleaner  ------------- http://lb2f.lilypie.com/TikiPic.php/RPaODBg.jpg |
Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 1:04pm
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I hate windows! By the time I get round to doing them they are grotty. I use a bit of sugar soap and water, wipe with a cloth, sometimes an old toothbrush is good for getting in the corners of the frames. I then use a squegee (sp??) to get the windows dry.
Outside I think DH just uses a brush and water unless they are really dirty and then probably uses dishwashing liquid and leaves to dry ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 1:12pm
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A toothbrush is a great idea, the frames are a bit grotty too.
Alrighty, I will give them a good wash with water and whatever else I can find then clean it off with water, vinegar and newspaper on the inside. Outside I will used a broom (because I'm short as) and a bucket of water and dishwashing liquid and give it a good hose off. I wonder if I will find the monivation to do it today while it is over cast..... -------------
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Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 1:32pm
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Ew yes, the flies. They have pooped all over the walls and ceiling here. Any advice for getting that off??? -------------
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Posted By: sweetpea
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 1:51pm
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For the outside i buy the MR muscle outdoor window cleaner you just plug it into the hose and away you go. I actually enjoy doing the outsdie ones but the inside ones i hate with avengance.
Megan thanks for the tip for using wool wash might try that as we have windows that have to be done at my families holiday home. |
Posted By: blondy
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 2:17pm
i hate windows too! If you put a small amount of methylated spirits in with the water (and whatever other cleaner), that can help evaporate off some of the remaining water marks, so you don't have to dry them as much. 
ours are filthy atm!  -------------  
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Posted By: LenaJudson
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 3:07pm
For fly poop, go to the supermarket... buy the Pam's baby wipes (I found these the best but you could get something similar, Huggies is too expensive and the real cheap ones are full of slimy stuffand leave soap marks!!) and go over the fly poop with the wipes, comes off and leaves the paint etc behind  They work a treat.
I don't touch windows (too much hard work!!) so can't help you there sorry!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: sweetpea
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 3:15pm
| I know thats its a horrible job i think especially those inside but it really does make a difference. They say clean windows are more effiecent too they can save money on power bills by letting in the full amount of natural light which is warmth. |
Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 19 February 2009 at 3:22pm
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That is exactly what I do - my mum got me on to it. MIL uses a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid and meths - she swears by it!! -------------  
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