Windows or glass surfaces are beautiful, but they can be difficult to clean. What’s more challenging is maintaining their cleanliness. These glass surfaces attract dust, dirt, and fingerprints more than any other type of surface in our homes. When covered in scratches and dust, windows or glass will look dingy and unclean.

This is why we went looking for some glass cleaning hacks to ensure your home is spick and span all the time!

The best part about this is regular cleaning is all that is needed to keep the glass clean and clear. You don’t need to use chemicals; you only have to follow these simple glass-cleaning hacks so you can enjoy your view without worrying about streak-covered windows.

Glass windows need to be cleaned regularly to avoid the build-up of dust. Credit: Thomas Windisch in Pexels

First, you need to prepare the following when cleaning glass shower screens and windows:

· Water.

· Dish Soap.

· White vinegar.

· A microfiber cloth.

· A blackboard eraser.

· A spray bottle.

You may be surprised to see white vinegar up there, but we promise it’s effective as a cleaning agent! It is very affordable and is one of the best options for cleaning windows, and in general, any glass surface.

That’s because the acetic acid in vinegar dissolves tough stains and mineral deposits without damaging the glass. As a bonus, it also has antibacterial properties and will kill household germs.

Now, you can add two parts of water to one part dish soap, and one part of white vinegar to a spray bottle. Mixing a cup of vinegar with a litre of water will create a natural, streak-free window cleaner. To clean the glass, rub it with a microfiber cloth or a blackboard eraser that has been dampened with this solution.

Tip

Remember: cleaning windows with vinegar will leave them with a slight amount of film, so it is necessary to rinse the window with lukewarm water after cleaning.

Now, to prevent soap scum build-up, you’ll need:

· A squeegee.

· Dryer sheets.

A squeegee is a handy tool for keeping windows clean. Not only does it remove excess water from the window, but it can also remove streaks and grime. To clean the shower glass, use the squeegee to wipe down the surface after every shower. Use a dryer sheet for stubborn water spots.

Remember to do this regularly to avoid soap scum from clouding up your shower glass.

Glassware needs regular cleaning too. Credit: Valeria Boltneva

Lastly, to clean cloudy glass and other glassware, you need:

· Warm water.

· Microfibre cloth.

· White vinegar.

Fill up your sink with warm water, add two cups of white vinegar, and let the glassware soak for about 10 minutes. After that, wipe them dry with a microfibre cloth, and you’re good to go!

Using these tips should help you clean glass and windows more efficiently! You can also watch how the cleaning hacks are applied in the video below:

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Key Takeaways

• To clean glass shower screens and windows, you will need water, dish soap, white vinegar, a microfiber cloth, a blackboard eraser, and a spray bottle.
• To prevent soap scum build-up, you will need a squeegee and dryer sheets.
• To clean cloudy glass and glassware, you will need warm water and white vinegar. Soak your glassware in a sink filled with warm water and vinegar for 10 minutes before wiping them dry with a microfiber cloth.

There you have it, folks! Was this helpful? Are you keen on trying out these super simple glass-cleaning hacks? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[June E]

Wow a blackboard eraser, I never thought of that ! I do use vinegar and dish soap though.

 

[Julie1946]

Windows or glass surfaces are beautiful, but they can be difficult to clean. What’s more challenging is maintaining their cleanliness. These glass surfaces attract dust, dirt, and fingerprints more than any other type of surface in our homes. When covered in scratches and dust, windows or glass will look dingy and unclean.

This is why we went looking for some glass cleaning hacks to ensure your home is spick and span all the time!

The best part about this is regular cleaning is all that is needed to keep the glass clean and clear. You don’t need to use chemicals; you only have to follow these simple glass-cleaning hacks so you can enjoy your view without worrying about streak-covered windows.

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Glass windows need to be cleaned regularly to avoid the build-up of dust. Credit: Thomas Windisch in Pexels

First, you need to prepare the following when cleaning glass shower screens and windows:

· Water.

· Dish Soap.

· White vinegar.

· A microfiber cloth.

· A blackboard eraser.

· A spray bottle.

You may be surprised to see white vinegar up there, but we promise it’s effective as a cleaning agent! It is very affordable and is one of the best options for cleaning windows, and in general, any glass surface.

That’s because the acetic acid in vinegar dissolves tough stains and mineral deposits without damaging the glass. As a bonus, it also has antibacterial properties and will kill household germs.

Now, you can add two parts of water to one part dish soap, and one part of white vinegar to a spray bottle. Mixing a cup of vinegar with a litre of water will create a natural, streak-free window cleaner. To clean the glass, rub it with a microfiber cloth or a blackboard eraser that has been dampened with this solution.

Tip

Remember: cleaning windows with vinegar will leave them with a slight amount of film, so it is necessary to rinse the window with lukewarm water after cleaning.

Now, to prevent soap scum build-up, you’ll need:

· A squeegee.

· Dryer sheets.

A squeegee is a handy tool for keeping windows clean. Not only does it remove excess water from the window, but it can also remove streaks and grime. To clean the shower glass, use the squeegee to wipe down the surface after every shower. Use a dryer sheet for stubborn water spots.

Remember to do this regularly to avoid soap scum from clouding up your shower glass.

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Glassware needs regular cleaning too. Credit: Valeria Boltneva

Lastly, to clean cloudy glass and other glassware, you need:

· Warm water.

· Microfibre cloth.

· White vinegar.

Fill up your sink with warm water, add two cups of white vinegar, and let the glassware soak for about 10 minutes. After that, wipe them dry with a microfibre cloth, and you’re good to go!

Using these tips should help you clean glass and windows more efficiently! You can also watch how the cleaning hacks are applied in the video below:

​

Key Takeaways

• To clean glass shower screens and windows, you will need water, dish soap, white vinegar, a microfiber cloth, a blackboard eraser, and a spray bottle.
• To prevent soap scum build-up, you will need a squeegee and dryer sheets.
• To clean cloudy glass and glassware, you will need warm water and white vinegar. Soak your glassware in a sink filled with warm water and vinegar for 10 minutes before wiping them dry with a microfiber cloth.

There you have it, folks! Was this helpful? Are you keen on trying out these super simple glass-cleaning hacks? Let us know in the comments below!

Best for window and glass cleaning is the Karcher window vacuum , cleans in a flash, what would take twenty minutes now takes two, one of the best products ever Never go back to hard manual window cleaning again

 

[Colette 3799]

I had just cleaned my windows when I opened the newsletter lol. I’m pretty happy with them. I used dishwashing liquid and a squeegee.

 

[Ricci]

I have just bought one of those 3 in 1 whatsits from Aldi. I have yet to use it, it's a spray bottle, microfibre pad and a wiper blade. When I find the energy to use it I should be able to keep my windows clean in a flash.

 

[Groovy]

I have tried everything, to take water marks from my shower screens and nothing works. There is one other thing I haven’t tried yet, but I’ve bought, it’s strike from Woollies ‍Will see if it works

 

[Suzanne rose]

I've used this on my mirrors and looks amazing the first few time but then all it does is smudge .

I'm a little confused is it
2 cups of water
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup dish soap

Or 1 litre of water to one cup of vinegar. It says both of these in the one paragraph

 

[Catherines]

I have just bought one of those 3 in 1 whatsits from Aldi. I have yet to use it, it's a spray bottle, microfibre pad and a wiper blade. When I find the energy to use it I should be able to keep my windows clean in a flash.

For windows - plain water with a reasonable amount of methylated spirits in a spray bottle. Don’t overspray - then wipe off with newspaper or microfibre cloth. If the outside is dusty from not being done regularly spray off the dust with a hose before using the metho solution. Sorry I can’t tell you how much metho because I’ve never measured! But definitely not equal parts, more water than metho.