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Cleaning Windows with a Mop

I figured this out years ago because I am short and we have lots of windows that need to be washed using a step ladder. Buy an inexpensive liquid dishwasher detergent (for a dishwasher) that has a "sheeting action" in the soap. Fill a bucket with warm water and stir in 1 cup of dishwashing detergent (for a dishwasher).

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Go outside and set up your garden hose for rinsing the windows. First rinse the window with clear water. Then using a sponge mop on a handle dipped into the detergent, wash your window. Follow with a clean water rinse and let dry. The sheeting action of the detergent will leave the windows streak free.

By Shirley Sackman from Vicksburg, MI

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August 10, 20110 found this helpful

Love this idea. Thanks!

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August 10, 20110 found this helpful

I like the idea of the dishwasher soap with sheeting action. I think that might be a good idea; I have been using Dawn. I use a squeegee with a sponge, that has an extendable handle. I find this works really well, and leaves the windows streak free, although you do have to wipe the squeegee after every pass.

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I don't find that I have to rinse the windows first, one pass with the sponge, one with the squeegee, done.

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August 10, 20110 found this helpful

Finally and easier way to clean my windows outside! I also like the idea of the dishwasher detergent with sheeting action to prevent streaks! I guess you know what I'll be doing this weekend. ;) Thank you.

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August 11, 20110 found this helpful

Ingenious! We short (or vertically-challenged, hee,) folk have to adapt to this "tall-people's world," don't we?

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August 12, 20170 found this helpful

I did this and now I have an awful white film how do i remove it

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