The Secret To Streak Free Window Cleaning - How To Wash Windows Like A Pro

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  • @barefootjamie143
    @barefootjamie143 Жыл бұрын

    I AM so really glad you made this!! I've been confused about the blue stuff all my life and no one seemed to have the answers either 🤣 I'm glad you answered all my questions ❤️

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    haha good stuff. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @bertlong8238

    @bertlong8238

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@WCSkills4:12 4:18 4:45 4:45

  • @sergiofernandes2072

    @sergiofernandes2072

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@WCSkills What model and size of squeegee and T-Bar handle + Sleeve are you using in the video. I would like to buy the same ones from the site you recommend.

  • @Rufusem
    @Rufusem4 ай бұрын

    I would have never thought that a 9-minute video on window cleaning would change my life. Totally worth it!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha…thanks for watching!

  • @TheJruppe
    @TheJruppe8 ай бұрын

    At over 70 years old I learned you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. The dishwashing soap did it. Angling the squeegee really helps. Thanks a million.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad the technique worked out for you.

  • @em0_tion

    @em0_tion

    7 ай бұрын

    Like all the other BS we keep getting told in the form of "wisdom". "People NEVER change." Meanwhile we learn, adapt and change every single day. 😂👍

  • @user-ob9el7xc4l

    @user-ob9el7xc4l

    3 ай бұрын

    That’s what I have always used and I’ve been doing windows for many many years I say about maybe 2025 years and I’m still doing it and it’s just Dawn dish so don’t use any thing like that Windex don’t ever use it and don’t ever put your rag on the glass. If you look down from the glass and look up at it, you will see streaks.

  • @jhelotes5627
    @jhelotes56277 ай бұрын

    Additional tips: Don't use warm or hot water...you don't want the water evaporating before applying the squeegee. Angle the blade so that the water falls into the adjacent area to be cleaned. Clean squeegee blade frequently. Use the ends of the cloth applicator to get into dirty corners. Try not to stir up the dirt that may settle onto the bottom of your bucket of water and change the water as soon as it appears dirty. Clean, absorbent cotton rags work better than micro-fiber rags. Change rags frequently to avoid redepositing dirt onto glass. Make sure squeegee blade is not dull...they wear out like a knife. Use a lot of dish soap, like 1-2 oz. Less soap will make cutting pollution, cigarette smoke, etc. more difficult. Add a few drops of dishwashing Rinse Aid to the soapy water...greatly improves sheeting action and further reduces streaks. DO NOT go over the window with a rag or paper towel after using squeegee. Only clean the edges from top to bottom and sides, making sure rags are clean and dry. Paper towel, newspaper, etc should not be used. Clean rags in washing machine, but never add fabric softener or use softener sheets which leave a residue on glass and mirrors. Never clean in direct sunlight. You make have to work faster in drier climates to avoid rapid evaporation of your cleaning water. Dirtier windows may need two or three cleanings, with focus on the edges.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the additional tips

  • @humblewisdom8976

    @humblewisdom8976

    7 ай бұрын

    I found your comment more informitive than the video without taking nine minutes . 👍

  • @M_Ladd

    @M_Ladd

    7 ай бұрын

    Great job! Thank you very much! The blue stuff is not very good. What about vinegar?

  • @Chiroman527

    @Chiroman527

    7 ай бұрын

    You can also add some (1/4 or 1/3 cup ) of White Vinegar to the bucket in this process. I sometimes use the Windex with adding White Vinegar to the Bottle. Never clean windows in the Sun!! This goes for Cars too. People don't realize how much "gassing" comes off the Vinyl dashboards Sticking to the Windshields. White Vinegar to the Rescue!.

  • @MicBergsma

    @MicBergsma

    7 ай бұрын

    You should make a video on your tips

  • @sabrinadaisybess
    @sabrinadaisybess5 күн бұрын

    I have done this for over 20 years and it truly works the best of anything I have ever tried!!

  • @Kim-ek7xy
    @Kim-ek7xy11 ай бұрын

    This really motivated me to clean my dirty windows. No more blue stuff and paper towels. Great video, thanks for sharing!

  • @johnhampson7
    @johnhampson77 ай бұрын

    Great video my friend. I washed the glass on our patio doors today using your method, my wife was so pleased with the result she said I could do all the windows all the time. Many thanks.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    7 ай бұрын

    Oh dear, did my video result in more chores being added to the list? 😉 Glad you found the video helpful.

  • @Dawnofabrightday

    @Dawnofabrightday

    7 ай бұрын

    My, my, aren’t you the lucky one😂

  • @gregalss

    @gregalss

    6 ай бұрын

    lolzzzz

  • @TayWoode

    @TayWoode

    Ай бұрын

    Teach her how to use a lawn mower and a ladder...

  • @charliegreen3426
    @charliegreen3426 Жыл бұрын

    as somebody who is new to the window cleaning world, this was really helpful and straight to the point. you're a legend!

  • @williammccoy7127

    @williammccoy7127

    11 ай бұрын

    I live near the coast lots f salt and strong winds always dirty windows, i use car shampoo to wash the windows ,with good results. .

  • @bonsummers2657

    @bonsummers2657

    8 ай бұрын

    9 minutes is a long way to get to the point.

  • @christinalw19

    @christinalw19

    7 ай бұрын

    No, he did not get “ to the point” until he finished explaining to all us morons how Windex does not work!!! I did not watch rest of video. I just figured it out myself!!! Vinegar and water. Spray the windows, use a soft brush with solution ( 1 part distilled white vinegar, 20 parts water. Rinse and squeegee. You know what a squeegee is, Right?! 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @dennisadorno6721
    @dennisadorno67218 ай бұрын

    Thank you, as a kid my mother always insisted on a clean house and absolutely clean windows, I remember holding the ladder while she scrubbed, and yes as I got older it became my chore.... To this day I love looking through a clean window, and it looks like I found a new way to do it.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    8 ай бұрын

    When I operated a window cleaning business, my company was called Beautiful View. 😉

  • @dennisadorno6721

    @dennisadorno6721

    8 ай бұрын

    Good for you. An Amercan entrepreneur @@WCSkills

  • @tombartoffy4077
    @tombartoffy407711 ай бұрын

    I've been using this method for years. Quick, easy and efficient. I also add a little vinegar to the solution and when the squeegee is held with the right side lower than the left, I start on the left side of the glass and work to the right.

  • @27kjh
    @27kjhАй бұрын

    I struggled cleaning windows and have always use the blue stuff because I didn’t know any different. I used your technique and it worked perfectly. It was so easy and works amazingly… I love doing them now. I can’t believe that I’m almost 70 and I had no idea how to clean windows properly. Thanks.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Ай бұрын

    Awesome, love it!

  • @Gogeta90
    @Gogeta902 күн бұрын

    Being almost furious/desperate after my 5th attempt at the same glass I will try this out right away, thank you so much!

  • @acasta403
    @acasta4032 ай бұрын

    I tried it and it works wonders! Thanks for sharing your tricks

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    2 ай бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @mommaMcDoogle
    @mommaMcDoogle4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the great video! I have been frustrated by window cleaning my whole life. And now have hope I'll be able to do it.

  • @crooster1
    @crooster1 Жыл бұрын

    Great easy tutorial. I have gone over the window afterwards with a cloth, really rubbed hard with the result that it looks super clean when the sun isnt out. My apartment is facing west when the low setting spring/summer Swedish sun sets it looks like a 3 YO has painted mountains using greasy fingers all over the windows. Going to stop using any newspaper/cloth/paper, just water and dawn (YES here) perfect my squeege technique and just leave it and see what that does.

  • @engineermajidd
    @engineermajidd Жыл бұрын

    I am glad i saw this video, thank you for creating quality content!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @haroldmasteller1313
    @haroldmasteller1313Ай бұрын

    Thank you. I followed your instructions and my windows are spotless. I never had such clean windows.💯👍

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Ай бұрын

    Good stuff!

  • @janghardy
    @janghardy Жыл бұрын

    This is the best window cleaning I have ever use. Thanks for tor knowledge😅

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you found the video useful.

  • @SpiritintheSky.
    @SpiritintheSky.8 ай бұрын

    Really good. So well explained. Thank you.

  • @craigborgardt6396
    @craigborgardt63966 ай бұрын

    worked great on my autos.....best I've ever seen. Thanks.

  • @Dhi-fe5eu
    @Dhi-fe5eu10 ай бұрын

    Great video. Spoke very clear. Love the demonstration. In the end, a person can save a lot of money by using your methods thank you.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    10 ай бұрын

    Im glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching.

  • @martinwarner1178
    @martinwarner11789 ай бұрын

    I can just tell when I see and listen to a pro. Thank you, Captain of window cleaning. Peace be unto you.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @phil4977
    @phil49777 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this information. I’ve been wanting to know how to effectively clean my windows.

  • @kathygolledge204
    @kathygolledge20411 ай бұрын

    You would think that cleaning windows would be a simple job that a five year old could do but no there is an art to it as told by Mr WC Skills above . I thought i was the worlds worst window cleaner but it seems i am not according to the many comments below. Unbelievable . Thankyou Mr Pro Window Cleaner.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @onazram1
    @onazram1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! The first example was me, over wetting w/ blue stuff and making a mess...

  • @user-qx2zy9dg7z
    @user-qx2zy9dg7z9 ай бұрын

    thankyou ,makes sense ,easy when you know what you are doing

  • @Billy123bobzzz
    @Billy123bobzzz7 ай бұрын

    Excellent job, thank you!

  • @denniscraven8438
    @denniscraven84387 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU! Professional rock chip guy. Always been frustrated with my glass clean up.

  • @peterjhillier7659
    @peterjhillier7659 Жыл бұрын

    Great, thanks for sharing.

  • @TooMid
    @TooMid23 күн бұрын

    Thank you! I was about to board up my windows! Thank you!!!

  • @boblatkey7160
    @boblatkey716011 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I've tried all those other ways and I always have streaks and it takes a lot of time and labor. I got so excited about this that I did 100% of my home and it really didn't take that long and my windows are perfect!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @youdecide4709

    @youdecide4709

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the tips!

  • @christophercorcoran3161
    @christophercorcoran31618 ай бұрын

    thank tou, best method ever for cleaning windows> Very simple yet very effective

  • @RMGAWORKS
    @RMGAWORKS Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the idea

  • @user-ob9el7xc4l
    @user-ob9el7xc4l3 ай бұрын

    A professional window cleaner as myself been doing it for many years you never use Windex on your glass. You always use Dawn dish soap, steel wool scraper, and a squeegee and rags. Don’t ever touch your rag to the glass always go on the side of the glass.

  • @MelAtlNP

    @MelAtlNP

    2 ай бұрын

    Steel wool scraper? What is that? Can you tell me what you mean about “always go on the side of the glass?” I very much appreciate your sharing this information!

  • @robmart5920
    @robmart5920 Жыл бұрын

    Good point.

  • @OldSchoolChinny
    @OldSchoolChinny3 ай бұрын

    I just tried this technique today and it really does work SO well!! Thank you for this video, it’s so simple and the results were just perfect!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you had a successful window cleaning!

  • @wyominghome4857
    @wyominghome485711 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I hate cleaning windows because it usually involves multiple trips inside/outside to try to find which side has the streak I can't get rid of. :( I will try your technique.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    You’ve got this!

  • @EileenTheCr0w

    @EileenTheCr0w

    9 ай бұрын

    If you only do horizontal wipes on the inside and only vertical wipes on the outside (or vice-versa) then you'll always know which side of the glass your streaks are on.

  • @wyominghome4857

    @wyominghome4857

    9 ай бұрын

    @@EileenTheCr0w What a great idea! Thanks!

  • @techworld-kc6lt
    @techworld-kc6lt8 ай бұрын

    Newspaper to wipe is the best

  • @kimberlyperrotis8962
    @kimberlyperrotis896211 ай бұрын

    I’ve always used this method for cleaning windows, but I didn’t know about the slight angle of the squeegee. That will give me better results, thanks.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad this video is helping you add to your skill set. ;-)

  • @emelfam2157

    @emelfam2157

    3 ай бұрын

    me too looking forward to cleaning a window in just a minute. Funny thing is I just brought my squeegee into the room and looked at my computer and this video was ready to roll.

  • @sorinankitt
    @sorinankitt Жыл бұрын

    For mirrors, mix in a spray bottle either of these two recipes: 1) 5-10% isopropyl alcohol and the remainder vinegar. or 2) 5-10% isopropyl alcohol and the remainder 50/50 vinegar water. Adjust as desired.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @zimmermanlandscape9287

    @zimmermanlandscape9287

    Жыл бұрын

    Just use water and a magic eraser. No soap required

  • @Smar47

    @Smar47

    11 ай бұрын

    @@zimmermanlandscape9287please, no magic eraser…so bad for the environment.

  • @EileenTheCr0w

    @EileenTheCr0w

    9 ай бұрын

    @@Smar47 Magic eraser is made of melamine, which is a natural compound, pretty much only harmful if it gets really hot and you eat it. You still should be careful of using it on tinted glass or things like metal, etc.. cause it can actually leave a ton of tiny scratches.

  • @Smar47

    @Smar47

    9 ай бұрын

    @@EileenTheCr0w magic erasers disintegrate into micro plastics which go into the waterways. Not good for any living creature. No need to use when baking soda does the job.

  • @marycomer1978
    @marycomer19783 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I’ve always dreaded washing windows because I couldn’t get them streak free! Always ended up with streaks and clouds? After your explanation and demonstration, I’m eager to tackle my windows once again. (I have a ton of windows!) Wish me luck!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    3 ай бұрын

    Mary, you got this! Go get 'em. 🙂

  • @garysmith789
    @garysmith789 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @HumanOptimization
    @HumanOptimization10 ай бұрын

    THis was a great simple tutorial. thank you!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @tremijio
    @tremijio8 ай бұрын

    I've tried everything under the sun to get my sliding doors clean and clear and streak-free. This does a better job but not entirely. I wish someone would come to my house and do it so I can see that it really does work. Thanks for the info.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching. If you hire a professional window cleaner, anywhere in the world, this is the method they'll use. It's how I made a living for 7 years before opening a window cleaning supply store. Only thing I can gather giving you issues is that you are using a poor quality squeegee, squeegee with worn out rubber or rubber is too hard like a car squeegee, you're pressing too hard, or the door glass has some hard water stains.

  • @sandrastone7019
    @sandrastone701911 ай бұрын

    Thank you from Sydney, Australia. Time well invested.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    Great, thanks for watching!

  • @sandrastone7019

    @sandrastone7019

    11 ай бұрын

    @@WCSkills - now… if you have a moment, please teach me how to reach all the inside car windscreen to clean it in a Toyota Yaris, baby car, with 78 year old flexibility.

  • @sandymorrison1400
    @sandymorrison140011 ай бұрын

    A trick I learned was to NOT wash windows when the sun is shining on them. Goes for mirrors too - turn off the bright vanity lights and let the mirror cool for a few minutes before cleaning.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    You are correct.

  • @wfdix1

    @wfdix1

    8 ай бұрын

    LED lighting will help with this.

  • @edl6398
    @edl63984 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @perfectsoulmates2023
    @perfectsoulmates202311 ай бұрын

    I will forever remember this video. You sir, have my respect 🫡

  • @davidross6954
    @davidross69542 ай бұрын

    Awesome. Thanks!

  • @haroldcrook4055
    @haroldcrook40558 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @jamesollick4413
    @jamesollick44135 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Dogmaster362
    @Dogmaster362 Жыл бұрын

    Me and my friend are trying to start a little business with window cleaning and didn’t know how to clean them so thank you

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck with the new business!

  • @Dogmaster362

    @Dogmaster362

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WCSkills thanks

  • @caseyrevoir
    @caseyrevoir7 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your technique. For the outside I spray a cool window with water, then spray with dollar store CLR, light scrub with a Teflon safe Blue Scotchbrite pad to remove years of hard water, the window is ready when it feels smooth through the pad (30 seconds), rinse. You don't even need to dry the window to avoid streaks. If you want the window really posh, walk back after cleaning the next window and wipe it down. (the same pad and CLR cleans the screen without getting bits stuck in the screen) For inside I have never needed more than a damp with water only microfiber cloth and a dry one to follow with. (if it's really nasty I add a third, damp & sopy microfiber as step one)

  • @fabijohns4014
    @fabijohns401411 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @angelamagrini9274
    @angelamagrini92747 ай бұрын

    The same technique is excellent for smooth shower walls ie. Marble and interior mirrored walls! I also suggest washing counters instead of spray and wipe 😊

  • @mikedriscoll4213
    @mikedriscoll42132 ай бұрын

    Great video, thank you :)

  • @lynnralph8373
    @lynnralph837311 ай бұрын

    Great information thankyou.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked the video.

  • @prettyboypaul5393
    @prettyboypaul5393Ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @peggycole7162
    @peggycole716210 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @cheryldunaway9177
    @cheryldunaway917710 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this information!!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @lepint6671
    @lepint6671 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I am about to tackle all the windows in my house so this was invaluable.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Go get ‘em!

  • @jimbos1567
    @jimbos15674 ай бұрын

    Great tips. thank you.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @misscamaross2220
    @misscamaross222011 ай бұрын

    I’ll be ordering your residential kit soon!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    Great, hope you found the video helpful!

  • @LowsHand
    @LowsHand Жыл бұрын

    So easy - amazing - thank you so much!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you found the video helpful.

  • @KevinEllisGuitars
    @KevinEllisGuitars11 ай бұрын

    Cool!

  • @derekhornsby677
    @derekhornsby67711 ай бұрын

    Excellent. A clear (no pun intended!) instructional lesson. Thank you

  • @em0_tion

    @em0_tion

    7 ай бұрын

    Intend it, it's a good pun! 👌😂

  • @mohammadnazmulhossain6183
    @mohammadnazmulhossain618311 ай бұрын

    Hi, Thanks a lot for the video. It is really helpful. Can you recommend some better option for squeegee and brush with size option?

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    Unger brand and Ettore brand are the most popular. For the t bar scrubber, 10” or 14”. For the squeegee, 12” or 14” are most common sizes.

  • @xpdchief7698
    @xpdchief7698 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you very much for making it. I watched the video and read all of the comments. The only point in this process I feel was left out is the solution on the scrubber. Do you just dip it in the soap/water solution and get to work, or do you hand remove any excess soloution before use the scrubber on the window? Thanks for your response. Best regards, Brian

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Dip in the solution then squeeze out enough so it’s not dripping.

  • @xpdchief7698

    @xpdchief7698

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WCSkills Thank you.

  • @christinebeames712

    @christinebeames712

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s grease on a lot of glass . Cooking prints , and what do we use to was drinking glasses in fumes and finger prints , soapy water , the sprays never cover evenly that is why streaks appear she insufficient spray to dissolve the gunge was applied

  • @dianeschenkelberg8270
    @dianeschenkelberg82707 ай бұрын

    I've always hated the blue stuff. I'll use the spray foam cleaner for small jobs (front of microwave, bathroom mirror). For medium jobs (a single window or two), I'll use e-cloths. For whole-house Spring cleaning, I use the method shown.

  • @memelc5655
    @memelc565511 ай бұрын

    Nice!!! 👍

  • @christopherdavis9137
    @christopherdavis913711 ай бұрын

    Hi! Can you do video on cleaning car windows? Would be interested to hear your take on it

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    9 ай бұрын

    Just uploaded kzread.info/dash/bejne/epaBptCrnZqplNI.htmlsi=_MeZm2YrBtAEG7vw

  • @MegaBpop
    @MegaBpop Жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much bc or this video. Not gonna use the blue liquid anymore !

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    There you go! ;-)

  • @desert-walker
    @desert-walker11 ай бұрын

    I’ve been cleaning for 40 years, the best thing to use is the glass cleaner in a can that is the best stuff any brand 😊in the can it doesn’t matter what brand name it is they work perfectly and you just use a towel or a chamois whatever you want to use to dry it off quick best thing ever to use😊😊

  • @carolmadore1405
    @carolmadore140511 ай бұрын

    I use white vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle and wipe. I also use this on wood furniture, it’s amazing!

  • @lauriemcdarby5368

    @lauriemcdarby5368

    11 ай бұрын

    I add a bit of rubbing alcohol and small drop of Dawn to the vinegar and warm water. Alcohol acts as a drying agent. It does make a difference when you use a cloth instead of paper towels!

  • @boblatkey7160

    @boblatkey7160

    11 ай бұрын

    It causes streaks and it pretty much sucks. It's also way more work! Dawn dish soap and a squeegee with a simple clean up towel and you're done

  • @seamus9750

    @seamus9750

    10 ай бұрын

    Great tips...I find window cleaning so frustrating

  • @susanfryer1616

    @susanfryer1616

    8 ай бұрын

    Great the more cleaning Mayer mail you put n anything the harder it is 5o clean , happy window cleaning all😊

  • @jhelotes5627

    @jhelotes5627

    7 ай бұрын

    @@lauriemcdarby5368 , professionals do not use rubbing alcohol because it is costly, doesn't work effectively and you don't want to speed up evaporation. Use a lot of dish soap (1-2 oz in a bucket) and a few drops of surfactant, like Rinse Aid for your dishwasher. Change water frequently and make sure it is room temp, not warm, nor hot. The soap will cut the dirt and grease, the squeegee will push the cleaning water off the glass. Only clean up the wet edges, finding a clean spot on your cotton rags. One swipe on each side is adequate. Pre-cleaning the screens and frames helps a lot.

  • @percival23
    @percival237 ай бұрын

    I am not cleaning an office building ...windex and paper towels do a great job. I'm not going to carry 10lb bucket water & squeegee to just clean the patio doors. Cleaning all the windows in the house ...yea, that is a different story. But lets keep things practical.

  • @lmcoopie
    @lmcoopie7 ай бұрын

    I’m motivated!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes, do it!

  • @unnamedchannel1237
    @unnamedchannel12373 ай бұрын

    What if the window has a reflective tint ? Will the dirt damage tint film using this concours to hose if larger parts first

  • @ruthdaines9040
    @ruthdaines90408 ай бұрын

    I am glad I found this video. I bought windex wipes and tried and tried to clean my windows. They’re just streaked no matter what I did! Sorry I wasted the money before seeing this!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, hope you can apply these techniques for professional results.

  • @skeptigal4626
    @skeptigal462611 ай бұрын

    I find that Dawn cleans my stainless appliances better than anything else.

  • @acreguy3156
    @acreguy3156 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks WC!!! Can you do a video on cleaning interior car windows? That's always an exercise in pain!!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Good idea!

  • @markhanson1009

    @markhanson1009

    11 ай бұрын

    Water! 2 cloth method. Use warm water, squeeze out a little then use a surgical towel to dry. I've also used a no rinse solution go to diy detail

  • @acreguy3156

    @acreguy3156

    11 ай бұрын

    @@markhanson1009 Thanks, Mark. That's very similar to how I do it now. I just wondered if WC had another approach. Thanks again.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    9 ай бұрын

    Just uploaded kzread.info/dash/bejne/epaBptCrnZqplNI.htmlsi=_MeZm2YrBtAEG7vw

  • @carolegeddes998
    @carolegeddes99811 ай бұрын

    I have found that paper towels cause the streaks because they seem to have an oil in them. I like your squeegie method and will try it. Thank you for your very helpful and detailed video.

  • @no_peace

    @no_peace

    11 ай бұрын

    My microfiber cloths do it as well

  • @no_peace

    @no_peace

    11 ай бұрын

    That is, it happens with microfiber too so i think it's the liquid

  • @carolegeddes998

    @carolegeddes998

    11 ай бұрын

    @@no_peace Newsprint works well. In my early years, I tried it but didn't realize that the black ink would "run" and it made a mess of the painted white window sill, the surrounding wall from my dirty black fingerprints etc. What a mess. But the glass itself was unbeatably streak free!

  • @cheryl7829
    @cheryl782911 ай бұрын

    Hi there just wanted to know your bucket of water is it warm or cold or does it not make any difference. Also does this method apply to inside your windows & showers with glass doors & panels. Love things that are simple & works. Thank you 😊

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    Water temperature isn't important. In 7 years as a professional window cleaning business, I only ever used warm or hot water when trying to break through nicotine stained windows...yuck! The method shown in this video will work for exterior and interior glass. It will also work with shower glass doors and enclosures provided that the surface is smooth/flat.

  • @yvonnesmith2578
    @yvonnesmith2578 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, best window cleaning tutorial that I have ever seen! Subscribing to your channel.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Great!!

  • @j.t.4299
    @j.t.4299Ай бұрын

    I always use distilled water when washing my windows with white vinegar and a squeegee. That is all. Then wipe with a microfiber cloth. I NEVER have any problems with streaking or left behind lint. 😊

  • @mikenovember5884
    @mikenovember5884 Жыл бұрын

    My goodness so professional/ very experienced you can’t even look like you don’t know what you are doing . I own a cleaning business to look like a newbie you gotta wipe in circles 😂. But sir perfectly referenced like a vacuum compared to a broom . You just turned a roll of bread into an deep fried cornbread Twinkie . Thank you for your knowledge and word smithing. I like to watch experienced owners like you to gain better knowledge understanding but most of all verbiage . That comparison alone

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comments, Mr. November. You made my February. 😉

  • @america1403

    @america1403

    Жыл бұрын

    huh?

  • @seaknightvirchow8131
    @seaknightvirchow8131 Жыл бұрын

    This is timely. I just cleaned some door lights with windex and paper towels. Next day I see horrible streaks in the afternoon sunlight. I need to get a squeegee.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, you'll do much better with a squeegee.

  • @Asphaltsquadron
    @Asphaltsquadron7 ай бұрын

    Great video, thanks. What about curved automotive glass?

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    7 ай бұрын

    I got you covered. kzread.info/dash/bejne/epaBptCrnZqplNI.htmlsi=IpR2jEWJZGPU0Otr

  • @eronavbj
    @eronavbj11 ай бұрын

    An associate of mine has a very successful window cleaning business in the Florida Keys. Years ago he explained this exact same method to me. He recommended using Joy liquid dish soap, since it has less oil than other products.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    Excellent! Thanks for watching.

  • @richardgordon245

    @richardgordon245

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes Joy is a Joy to work with,aroma therapy while you clean.

  • @paisana9378
    @paisana937811 ай бұрын

    having new shiny glass makes it a lot easier vs glass in sun for years

  • @DrLaFuria
    @DrLaFuria7 ай бұрын

    Anyone ever use newspaper?

  • @natallia.design

    @natallia.design

    Ай бұрын

    My mother, her sister and mother

  • @alans9806
    @alans98067 ай бұрын

    Well explained and it works. The 'blue stuff' Windex etc is methylated spirits or (American) rubbing alcohol with water and blue colouring. If you use enough it will flush the dirt off but there's no detergent to loosen dirt. People are recommending vinegar but give no reason. I prefer cotton rag as microfibres have a hard, non-absorbent feel

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @augenmaugen
    @augenmaugen9 ай бұрын

    I switched to this method after watching the cliff hanger window cleaner guys clean the windows at my office building. Minus the cliff hanging part.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    9 ай бұрын

    Haha good stuff!

  • @moecapitolnetwork2916
    @moecapitolnetwork29165 ай бұрын

    Thank-you, great video but how to keep windows from fogging up please ?

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    5 ай бұрын

    Most common cause for windows fogging up is poor ventilation around the windows. Make sure you open up any heavy drapes or window blinds to get proper air flow around the window.

  • @AS-kq4pp
    @AS-kq4pp Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! Love simple cleaning situations and yes the "blue stuff" never works well at all...really appreciate this video!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the video and found it helpful. 😊

  • @kittytam1545
    @kittytam1545 Жыл бұрын

    Dear Sir, I have noticed you answered every comment of each viewer and give positive reply. May I ask you 2 questions: what causes the streaky marks on the glass? Is the Rechargeable vacuum cleaner helpful for this kind of job? In addition, I also enjoy your well-kept background. You must be a very methodical guy. I think I will have a lot to learn from you. Thanks in advance.

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Streaks are simply a sign that you left some water/dirt solution on the glass. That water and dirt mixture dries and becomes quite visible as light passes through it. The video you just watched should go a long way to showing you the proper method for streak free results. If you’re still having issues, I’d recommend you watch my Top 10 Reason You’re still getting streak video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gat8u8Nyna_SdLw.html I don’t recommend the vac window cleaning system, it’s more of a gimmick from what I can tell. Not needed. There’s a reason professional window cleaners continue to use the scrubber and squeegee method, day in and day out. ;-)

  • @TheDancefreak35

    @TheDancefreak35

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WCSkills If you have rinsed your windows well, there should be no dirt left. The stains you see come from the lime in the water. The squeegee is only used to work quickly. It contributes nothing to cleaning. If there is still dirty water on the window and you go over it with that rubber, you simply spread the dirt. If you use vinegar water after rinsing, it will dry streak-free because there is no longer any lime in the water. I know those "professional" window cleaners. Until the sun shines on your glass. If I can get it really streak-free then I apparently know more about it than the '' professional ''. Professional means: as many windows as possible in the shortest possible time. Quantity over quality. Cleaning is science. - pre-rinse (soak) -degrease -rinse -clean with vinegar water (water without lime) -No more going over with a rubber that you didn't need in the first place anyway.

  • @mogbaba
    @mogbaba8 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your informative video Internet and KZread are things many industries hate. Did you notice what the gentleman said about the washing detergent? You can use your dishwashing detergent. That stuff is great. I use that in several solutions for different purposes.The industry produces different solutions and tries to make new needs so that they can sell their products more expensive. If you are not aware of it, you end up with a kitchen full of detergents

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    8 ай бұрын

    My wife uses a drop of dish soap to pretreat grease stains on cloths before washing. So handy.

  • @bobhaddock957
    @bobhaddock957 Жыл бұрын

    have 12 pane windows. approx. 6"x6" panes. what products would you reccommend for cleaning my windows ?

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    Жыл бұрын

    Two things you can do. Get a professional squeegee handle (Ettore brand or Unger brand) and a 6” squeegee channel. You could also try a microfibre glass cloth along with some spray foam cleaner like Sprayway. Not quite as good as a squeegee though.

  • @HughGard-rc7cc
    @HughGard-rc7cc10 ай бұрын

    One last tip..do the ext of window work up and down motions ..the inside w left to right motions..then u can tell at a glance which side has the streak..

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    10 ай бұрын

    Hey, great additional tip. ;-)

  • @DaveK-vs3eo
    @DaveK-vs3eo6 ай бұрын

    Can you put the soap water mix in a spray botttle to use instead of a bucket

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    6 ай бұрын

    Certainly. Some people will mix up their bucket of solution, then fill a spray bottle from that. Go around, clean a few windows then come back to the bucket to freshen up the T bar scrubber. When you go to clean a window, hold the scrubber on the glass and spray some solution just above it so it doesn't make a mess and then just start scrubbing away. It really doesn't take that much water. Thanks for watching.

  • @joannep5233
    @joannep523311 ай бұрын

    Hello! Loved your video but can you snapshot the exact tools you used in the video. I am trying to figure out which ones you used on your website. Thank you!

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    Hello Joanne, for a home owner or even someone starting a small window cleaning business, I’d recommend the Ettore residential kit www.thewindowcleaningstore.com/collections/window-cleaning-supplies/products/ettore-pro-residential-kit

  • @WCSkills

    @WCSkills

    11 ай бұрын

    If you just want a good squeegee and scrubber and don’t need anything else, I’d suggest an Unger squeegee www.thewindowcleaningstore.com/collections/window-cleaning-supplies/products/unger-ergotec-complete-squeegees and a pulex t bar scrubber www.thewindowcleaningstore.com/collections/window-cleaning-supplies/products/pulex-technolite-t-bar-scrubber-complete-with-microtiger-sleeve