Spring is coming and with it comes the tradition of spring cleaning. After a winter spent indoors, our houses accumulate dust, dirt and unnecessary things. It's a time to thoroughly clean and freshen up our surroundings, prepare for the new season and create a warm and welcoming environment. One of the key aspects of spring cleaning is window cleaning, which can make a big difference to the overall feel of a home.
Planning and organisation:
Before starting spring cleaning, it is important to make a plan so that we have an overview of what needs to be done and how to go about it. You can set specific rooms and go through them one by one, or divide tasks according to the type of activity, such as throwing away unnecessary items, washing surfaces, or just cleaning windows. Organisation is the key to success, so we make the whole process easier and more efficient.
Window cleaning: step by step
Window cleaning is one of the most important tasks in spring cleaning, as clean and bright windows can elevate the overall impression of the interior and contribute to a more pleasant atmosphere. How to do it?
Prepare the necessary means:
Towash your windows you will need a bucket of water, natural window cleaner or a mixture of vinegar and water, microfibre cloths or wipes and a rubber squeegee to drain the water.
Start by removing the dust:
Beforewashing windows, remove dust and dirt from frames and frames with a vacuum cleaner or cloth. Thorough cleaning of the frames is important to achieve a clean window appearance.
Washing of external and internal surfaces:
Wash the windows both inside and outside. Start with the outside surfaces, as they are often dirtier. Apply window cleaner or a mixture of vinegar and water to the window and spread it evenly over the entire surface. Then wipe the window with a microfiber cloth or towel, making sure to remove all the cleaner and dirt. Finally, polish the window with a dry cloth,so that no marks are left.
Finishing:
After washing the windows, you can attend to details such as cleaning the frames, checking the windows for leaks and wiping the window sills.
Final Thoughts:
Spring house cleaning is more than just an obligation, it's an opportunity to start a new chapter in our home. With good organization and a systematic approach, we can achieve success and create an environment in which we feel comfortable and content. And washed windows are one of the key elements that give a home a fresh and inviting appearance. So let's go ahead and get our house ready for spring with clean windows and a clean heart!
You can buy a cleaning set from us: the Sikkens Pflegeset
Maintenance kit for aftercare of painted wooden windows.
This set consists of:
- sponges
- cleaning solution Special Cleaner WV 803
- special Maintenance Milk gloss WV 802.
Milk yield is about 20 ml/m2.
The Sikkens Pflegeset is designed for regular maintenance of the exterior painted surfaces of exterior doors and wooden windows. The cleaning solution WV803 Special Cleaner effectively removes dirt and micro layers of paint stripping from the paint surface.
A follow-up application of WV 802 Maintenance Milkgloss, the second component of the set, restores the original gloss and appearance of the paint film and the resulting layer protects the paint from the weather.
Application:
The windows should be washed with the supplied sponge, then apply Maintenance Milk with a soft cloth.
When wooden windows are treated regularly, their life and durability are extended. It is advisable to carry out such treatment 1-2 times a year.