How to Clean French Doors and Windows

French windows and doors look great, but all those tiny windows need to cleaned and that can seem like a daunting task. Relax, it can be fast and easy to make them shine like new!

Steps

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    Buy a squeegee with a replaceable rubber blade.
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    Measure the width of the glass to be cleaned.
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    Use a hacksaw to cut the squeegee channel about an inch smaller than the width of the glass.
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    Cut the rubber squeegee blade just a hair smaller than the glass to be cleaned so that the rubber glade extends out both sides of the squeegee channel, but fits the width of the glass easily.
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    A simple mix of dish soap and warm water can be applied with a sponge to the glass.
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    Wet the window and then with a hand towel, wipe both sides and the top of the glass about the width of one finger.
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    Start from the top of the glass and go straight down with the squeegee.
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    Wipe up excess water and repeat.

Tips

  • Sponge with PLASTIC scourer pad is safest.
  • Have a few towels on hand and keep some dryer just for wiping the glass edges after cleaning them.
  • Ring out the sponge to control drips and excess water.
  • Use clean hand towel type towels to wipe edges of glass.
  • Remember, practice makes perfect.

Warnings

  • Be sure the rubber squeegee blade extends out BOTH sides of the metal squeegee channel to avoid scratching the paint or the wood.
  • Use eye and hand protection when using the hacksaw.

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Categories: Doors and Windows