Window cleaner is not just for glass and mirrors anymore. Today’s fast-paced world requires products that are more versatile and multi-purpose instead of having a different product for every surface in the home. People today would not choose a window cleaner that is only made for windows any more than they would buy a vacuum cleaner that can only be used on carpets or only used on a bare floor.
Chemical Components of Window Cleaner
With little changes, window cleaners are made up of a combination of ammonia and solvents. Some are more powerful than others are and tend to offer no-streak formulas. Still others offer a no-drip foam that makes it easy to wipe clear after use.
The powerful components included in these ammoniated products help make them multi-purpose with the ability to clean dirt, grease, soot, grime, and film instead of creating the necessity to have separate products for each surface and type of dirt or grime. For the busy and budget-minded homemaker, the household chores are now much easier because you can use one product instead of several thus cutting the time it takes to complete a particular chore.
Where to Use Window Cleaner
Although some people still think of window cleaner as a product you use on windows and mirrors, it is more versatile than that today. In addition to windows and mirrors, you can clean light fixture, chrome, porcelain, stainless steel, ceramic tile, and even kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, mixers, can openers, and much more.
How to Use Window Cleaner
When you use the window cleaner to clean glass or mirrors, spray a liberal amount on the surface, wiping with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel. In order to prevent the glass from streaking, change the cloth or towel frequently. If the class is heavily soiled, it may be necessary to repeat the process until it is shiny and grime-free.
In order to prevent streaking when using a window, use a dry cloth and wipe one side of the surface with vertical sweeping motions while wiping the other side with horizontal sweeping motions. This process will make it easier to determine where any remaining streaks are on the surface and in what direction you need to wipe. This way you will only need to wipe the side of the surface that is still streaked rather than the entire surface of the glass.
