With any work or task, having and using the right tools will reduce the complexity and difficulty of that work by more than 50%, and help you succeed in the chosen task.
Cleaning your windows is no different, you also need the right tools to help you achieve the best results and protect you from any danger in case of an accident. Here, we are going to briefly list and discuss some of the best tools you need to clean your glass windows or glass material at home.
List of the best tools to clean your glass & windows at home
Bucket or bowl: You need a sizeable bucket or bowl to put the quantity of water you need at every given point during the glass cleaning exercise, this will enable you rinse your towel or squeegee and apply water to the glass surface when needed. From experience, we recommend the following:
- Get a portable bucket with a handle so that you can easily move it around and hang it on your ladder in case you are cleaning high windows far from the ground
- Have a least two buckets, one to mix your soap and the other to hold clean water used for rinsing
Clean water: You need to make provision for clean water which is one of the essential tools in cleaning your windows.
You will need clean water to mix your cleaning liquid, occasionally rinse your towel or squeegee, and also wash your cleaning tools after the cleaning exercise to avoid damage to your tools and prepare them for the subsequent cleaning exercises.
Liquid soap: Liquid soap or dish soap is used to breakdown solid dirt and enable you smoothly move your microfiber, towel or squeegee. A good washing liquid also leaves your glass windows or glass materials clear and shiny
Gloves: You need gloves to protect your skin from the drying effects of washing liquids and also to protect yourself from injury from sharp glass edges or broken glass in case of an accident.
Towels: Since we are talking about how to clean your glass windows at home, if you do not have a squeegee, you can use a towel to clean the glass surfaces after applying the liquid soaps.
Pro tip:
To achieve the best results when using towels:
- We recommend having two towels: A wet and dry towel. The wet towel will be used to remove the washing liquid and dry the water, while the dry towel to reduce the streaks on the glass surface.
- Always squeeze your towels thoroughly after rinsing before reusing to clean the windows, this will enable you speed up your work
If your are concerned about getting the best results, we recommend getting a squeegee which is more time efficient and leaves your windows streak-free.
Squeegee: When it comes to cleaning glass surfaces or glass windows, a squeegee is a must have tool. A squeegee is a t-shaped tool designed to scrape off dirt and remove liquid from your windows. The squeegee makes window cleaning faster and give you professional results by leaving your windows clear, shiny and streak-free.
Micro fiber: Microfiber is a soft absorbent cloth that is used to scrub, wipe and dry glass windows or glass surfaces. Because of its softness, it poses no threat to scratching your glass surface and can be washed after each cleaning exercise and reused multiple times.
Scrapper: A scrapper comes in handy when you need to remove dirt or substances that have become glued to the glass surface over a period of time. When using the scrapper, caution has to be taken to avoid scratching or damaging the glass.
Ladder: You will also need a ladder or alternatively a table that will extend your height in case you’re cleaning high windows. Whether you’ll need a ladder or a table, ensure you get one that is still solid and balances firmly on the ground to avoid accidents.
Extension pools: In the absence of a ladder, extension poles are a good alternative to reaching tall windows. These poles are designed to be adjoined to your squeegee, scrapper, t-bars, scrubbers, etc.
Alternatively, in the absence of a ready-made extension poles, if the need arises, you can get a long straight stick and tie it to your squeegee, scrapper, t-bar or scrubber using either a robe or duct tape as it will also get the job done.
