Glass cleaner

With the advent of spring and the appearance of a warm sun on the streets, all the hostesses think about washing the window panes. The sun's rays breaking through a clean, freshly washed window raise the mood and improve well-being, but only on the condition that pieces of dirt do not adhere to the glass, there is no thick layer of dust and unsightly stains. After the winter, any of these phenomena will be present, and if you have not had time to wash the glass for the winter after the repair - there will still be drops of frozen construction mixtures. Therefore, the urgent question is which tool for glasses to use best.

Women dream that the glass in the apartment would shine, let in the sunshine well, and after washing there would be no stains. The modern pace of life makes it impossible to devote a lot of time to cleaning windows, and therefore we are constantly looking for more effective detergent compositions. In this article you can find answers to questions that have long been of interest to you about detergents and alternative methods of washing glass surfaces used to achieve a high-quality result.

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How to choose a glass cleaner?

We choose each new thing among the variety of offers, based on the main characteristics and properties. To choose an effective glass detergent, follow these criteria:

• cost;
• security;
• efficiency;
• smell;
• convenience of storage and use;
• flow rate

Important! Pay attention to the expiration date and production date. Such information is indicated on the packaging. An expired detergent may not give the desired effect and turn out to be harmful enough to health.

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Household chemicals for windows

Every year, stores are more and more struck by the variety of assortment, and women are wondering what to choose a means for glasses. People prefer household chemicals, because with its help it is possible not only to save time, but also to effectively eliminate any pollution.

Detergents with optimal matching of price and quality are popular among housewives:

1. “Mr. Muscle” for several years occupies a leading position among cleansing compounds. It contains a moderate amount of surfactants, ammonia and vinegar. The composition also includes water, perfumes, dyes and solvents of organic origin. Detergent for glasses “Mr. Muscle” is an excellent result when used correctly and the price is quite affordable for those housewives who prefer not to spend heavily on cleaning products at home.

Important! Wipe the glass of your window dry until the liquid dries after it is applied, then it will be possible to avoid the formation of unpleasant stains.

2. Glass detergent “Help” is another well-known version of domestic production, which is popular in the household chemical markets due to its affordable price. Detergents of this brand do not contain surfactants. Their effectiveness is achieved by the inclusion of the following substances: water, alcohol, styrene glycol and sodium sulfoethoxylate. All of these substances are absolutely harmless to the human body, which cannot be said about surfactants. The advantage of such detergents is a pleasant smell and shade, which is achieved by adding perfumes and ATX dyes.

Important! There is no scam when using Help products, but he will not cope with complex oil contaminations.

3. The “Clin” cleaning product manufactured by the Henkel trademark is slightly more expensive than the previous options, but it will remove any dirt already when you first wipe the surface. The bottle with the product itself has a significant difference - a dual mode. “Clin” can be applied by spraying in small droplets, or by reconfiguring the cap to obtain a concentrated foam. That foam will clean the most problematic places without any problems.
4. The “Cif” glass detergent produced by Italians, according to housewives, is the most effective for cleaning glass. It does not have a pungent odor, like cheaper cleaners, but it perfectly eliminates any pollution. For this detergent, even construction debris and dust are not afraid.
5. The Belgian “Ecover” is not particularly effective and it will take a lot of effort to wash the glass. The plus of the tool is that it has an exclusively natural composition, and therefore is absolutely harmless. Perfect for lovers of environmentally friendly products, who are not used to saving even on home care products.

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Folk remedies for cleaning windows

Women are wondering, why bother spending money on expensive glass detergents, since our grandmothers somehow washed the windows? And the substances used have always been environmentally friendly and safe. All these tools are very affordable and are not particularly difficult to use.

Here is a list of some of them:

1. Aqueous solution with ammonia. Mix 1 liter of soapy water with 2 tablespoons of ammonia. This tool gives a wonderful result, only a specific smell spoils the overall impression of the washing process.

Important! After cleaning the windows with liquid ammonia, be sure to ventilate the room so that the smell evaporates.

2. Acetic mixture. The use of vinegar solution allows to achieve not only cleanliness, but also shine of window glasses. Dilute 1 liter of water with 2 tablespoons of acetic acid. After completing the washing procedure, it is also advisable to ventilate the room.
3. Raw potatoes. This vegetable can be used not only in cooking, but also for cleaning glass. Cut the potatoes and wipe the cut surface of the glass surface.

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After reviewing our review of various glass products, we hope you can choose the most suitable one for yourself, which means that you will spend as much time and effort as you planned on washing windows.