Cleaning up condensation marks on your windows can be a chore, especially in the winter when steamed up windows become commonplace in our homes. Keeping your property free from condensation is easily done with a simple wipe – but how can you remove the residual stains which leave windows looking smeared and unclean? Express.co.uk spoke to the experts at WD-40 to find out.
How to remove stains from glass windows
It’s the right time of year for condensation to build up on windows across Britain, leaving many of us battling the constant fogginess on a daily basis.
Wiping water away can work in an instant but it won’t solve the pesky water stains left behind.
Keeping your windows clean and clear will not only make your home look cleaner, but also prevent a build-up of damp and mould.
Opening a window to ventilate condensation will certainly do the trick, but if you’re heading out or feeling cold, WD-40 is a speedy alternative.
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How to clean water stains with WD-40
You won’t be able to see them until the surface water is wiped away, so always wipe down condensation with a towel or kitchen roll before cleaning hard water stains.
Use the WD-40 Multi-Use Product to spritz the entire window and use a clean, dry microfiber cloth to work it into the glass.
Focus on tough stains using a little more product and a tougher action when working it onto your window.
Repeat as necessary until your window is free from chalky water residue.
If the dirt is really stubborn, you can use a soft bristle brush such as an old toothbrush to get into the corner and remove any stains.
This may take a few goes to remove deep-rooted window grime so don’t be disheartened if you don’t remove all of it at once.
Using an essential oil of your choosing, drop a little onto another clean cloth and wipe away any debris left on the window edges.
This will clean up lingering dirt and leave a soothing scent to keep your windows both looking and smelling fresh.
What can you use to clean windows?
If you’re looking for some household products to use for daily window cleaning, look no further than your kitchen cupboard.
Distilled white vinegar can be used to buff your glass windows for a sparkling finish that’s streak-free.
While vinegar won’t prevent condensation, it’s a good way to prevent dirt building up in the corner of your windows thanks to its antibacterial properties.
If you’re not a fan of vinegar, just mix the following ingredients into a spray bottle before spritzing and wiping smeared windows:
- One cup of hot water
- One cup of rubbing alcohol
- 4 tablespoons of corn starch
- 40 drops of lemon essential oil
- 20 drops of orange essential oil