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    Cleaning windows: Tips from the professionalsCleaning windows, but quickly and easily, please? No problem! With the right household helpers and a few professional tips, you can clean windows without streaks - even from the couch!
    Streak-free window cleaning: This is how it's doneWhen cleaning windows, many people start somewhere and go all over the place. It's better to follow the professional instructions:Start with the windowsill and the window frame. Use a little water with washing-up liquid and a soft sponge, dry the frame with a cotton cloth and remove coarse dirt from the panes with a sponge. Work in a circular motion from top to bottom, taking up the cleaning water with a squeegee. Start at the top and pull it horizontally across the windscreen. Dry the squeegee briefly after each pass with a lint-free cloth.dry the corners of the window with a microfibre cloth.polish the pane with chamois leather, newspaper or a nylon stocking.
    Woman cleaning kitchen window with a cloth, cleaning brush in the sink.

    Cleaning windows with vinegar and washing-up liquid: what are the benefits of household remedies? You don't need chemical cleaners to achieve perfect results when cleaning windows. Use tried-and-tested household products that are easy on the environment and your wallet. Among other things, we recommend:Vinegar: Vinegar neutralises limescale in tap water and helps you to clean windows without streaks. Simply add a dash of vinegar to the cleaning water. This trick is particularly useful for bathroom windows.Spirit: Spirit is strong against stubborn stains. But be careful, the household remedy can attack the rubber seals of the windows and dry out the skin. Always wear gloves! Fabric softener: With a dash of fabric softener in the cleaning water, you can clean windows without leaving streaks and enjoy long-lasting results. Dirt no longer sticks so easily to the glass.Ceramic hob scraper: For heavy soiling, use a ceramic hob scraper. It is powerful against dirt, but is gentle on the window pane.

    Cleaning windows with a window vacuum cleanerMany window vacuum cleaners clean and dry in one go. The battery-operated appliances pick up the cleaning water like a hoover and leave a streak-free shine. Some models can even apply the cleaning agent beforehand. You can also use this invention for other household tasks - for example, cleaning shower cubicles or bathroom mirrors.
    Instructions: Streak-free window cleaning with the window vacuum cleanerGrab your window vacuum cleaner and a spray bottle with a microfibre wiper - off you go with the quick clean.
    Hand in yellow glove wiping a window with a pink cloth.
    Step 1: Clean the window sill and window frameUse a hand brush and dustpan for the coarse dirt. Then clean with a sponge and dry the window frame thoroughly with a cotton cloth.
    A person fills a spray bottle with water from a kitchen tap.
    Step 2: Fill the spray bottleFill the spray bottle with water and add window cleaner concentrate, washing-up liquid, glass cleaner, vinegar or spirit.
    Hand cleaning a window with a window washer and spray bottle.
    Step 3: Soap the window paneSpray the window pane with the spray bottle and remove the dirt from the glass pane with the microfibre wiper. Proceed systematically from top to bottom.
    Hand holding a yellow electric window cleaner, cleaning a window.
    Step 4: Switch on the window vacuum cleaner and place it on the paneSwitch on the window vacuum cleaner and hold it against the window pane with the rubber lip. It is best to start in the top left-hand corner of the window.
    Hand cleaning a window with a yellow electric window cleaner.
    Step 5: Vacuuming off moisturePass the window vacuum cleaner along the pane in a straight line from top to bottom. The dirty water is automatically extracted and collected in the collection container.
    A person cleaning a yellow Kärcher window vacuum with a green cloth by a sink.
    Step 6: Wipe off the rubber lipAfter two to three lanes, you should wipe off the rubber lip of the vacuum cleaner with a microfibre cloth.
    Hand pouring liquid from bottle into sink, with window cleaner and faucet in background.
    Step 7: Empty the drip trayAfter cleaning the windows, you can empty and rinse the drip tray over the sink.
    Professional tip: You should never clean a marble window sill with glass cleaner. Glass cleaner, limescale cleaner or other agents containing acid or alcohol can dissolve the surface and cause permanent stains. Use a marble cleaner or cleaning agent with a pH value of 7 to 8.
    Silvercrest window cleaning robot on a window pane with a kitchen in the background.
    Window cleaning for the lazy? What a window cleaning robot can doWhy clean windows yourself when a robot can do the work for you? Window cleaning robots create a vacuum and stick to the window pane. They then work their way systematically over the surface. They spray, clean and polish in programmable modes. You simply relax on the couch and look forward to perfectly cleaned windows.tips on window cleaning robots:The robots need electricity to do their work. A long power cable is the safest option for optimum operation. Many devices have an emergency battery to keep them attached to the pane.The smaller and more manoeuvrable a window cleaning robot, the better it gets into corners and edges. Large models are ideal for panoramic windows etc. Keep an eye on your cleaning assistant while it is working and wash its cleaning accessories thoroughly after use.

    Cleaning windows: 4 tips from the professionalsWhether it's manual work, a window vacuum cleaner or a cleaning robot: with the following tips, nothing is guaranteed to go wrong when cleaning windows.Tip 1: Never clean in direct sunlight The glass pane dries quickly in direct sunlight. This results in streaks and smears.Tip 2: Cleaning windows in winter If you want to clean windows in winter, add antifreeze to the water at sub-zero temperatures. It prevents the water from freezing on the pane.Tip 3: Don't forget the window frame If you ignore the frame, dirt will come loose the next time it rains and run over the clean glass.Tip 4: Always use clean cloths Window cleaning cloths should be rinsed with clear water after use and never washed with fabric softener. Wash chamois leather with a special leather detergent to prevent it from becoming brittle.

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