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

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 ❤️

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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. 😊

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

I knew the window washers at the Hancock building in Chicago for many years they would wash those huge windows with never taking the squeegee off the glass. Just sweeping from top left corner to lower right corner, Never left a single streak!

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)

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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 😊

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.

Excellent job, thank you!

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

Great, thanks for sharing.

Really good. So well explained. Thank you.

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

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

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.

Thank you for the idea

Anyone ever use newspaper?

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

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

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!

Awesome. Thanks!

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

Great video! Thanks!

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..

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😊😊

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.

Thank you from Sydney, Australia. Time well invested.

Good point.

THis was a great simple tutorial. thank you!

Newspaper to wipe is the best

Love it! The splashback in my kitchen is a 1m x 3m mirror and I enjoy cooking haha it now looks commercial quality and streak-free. I'm happy to never need to repeat the Windex protocol of spray, wipe, repeat, and expect a streak-free result. #insanity Thank you!

Great video, thank you :)

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

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.

Thank you!

I've always used a squeegee on the outside of the windows and blue stuff on the inside. I don't like using water on the inside. I find it makes a mess. Yes the blue stuff leaves some streaks, but you need to wipe with a dry towel after. It works because the inside of the windows aren't really that dirty. I do the same in my car. Squeegee outside blue stuff inside. As far as it running down the window. You just spray it on the top half and let it run down and wipe.

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

Great tips. thank you.

Thank you for your informative video Internet and RU-vid 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

Thanks for this information!!

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

I have been cleaning homes and businesses for years. No bottle of blue junk works like dish soap and a squeegee. Once your hands get use to the motion its so easy.

thanks

I’ll be ordering your residential kit soon!

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

Thank you!!

I have trouble with this method on interior windows, the solution gets everywhere and makes a much bigger job. Especially in the car. Great for exterior windows though.

Great information thankyou.

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

So easy - amazing - thank you so much!

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

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

Thanks

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.

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

You missed a spot oh wait... it's my laptop screen :) Thanks man.

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.

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

Cool!

Your vacuumcleaner analogy does help explain it. But I think a better example would be broom vs mopping. Nevertheless good video mate!

I’m motivated!

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

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.

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

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

Great video, thanks. What about curved automotive glass?

Outside windows are difficult to reach and control a squeegee for me so I pour distilled water into a lawn and garden sprayer and rinse the windows.

I ditched the paper towels, remembering my father taught me crumpled newspapers work much much better. Streak free. I think the ink has something to do with streak free!

Nice!!! 👍

Box method, 2 towels 1 for wiping dry. Vertical strokes.