When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Tom Howley Now that the sun has finally returned, I am noticing all the streaks, smears, ...

Key Points Use a mix of hot water and a nickel-sized drop of dish soap for cleaning windows.Ensure squeegee technique is ...

Nothing makes your home look cleaner and brighter than sparkling windows. But if you’re like us and constantly battling streaks when washing your windows, what seems like a quick spray-and-wipe task ...

Clean hard-to-reach outside windows with extension poles, magnetic cleaners, or garden hoses. Always work from the top down using steady horizontal motions to prevent streaks. Regular cleaning and ...

Some home cleaning tasks are straightforward, while others, like figuring out how to clean your windows, might have you scratching your head. Washing your windows, from the small ones in your bedroom ...

On the rare occasions when the weather is truly perfect, you probably enjoy opening your windows to let in some fresh air. On every other day, when they’re closed, you have no choice but to stare at ...

The sandwich cleaning method involves repeating your initial cleaning step—like vacuuming—after your main cleaning task to catch leftover debris and boost sparkle. This method is especially helpful ...

Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...

Cleaning windows is tedious at best, and for top-notch results paper towels aren’t going to cut it. If you want clean, streak-free windows, the best window cleaning cloths are made microfiber. Finding ...