How can I clean windows without leaving streaks?
Streaks on windows and mirrors are usually caused by cleaning product residue, hard water minerals, or lint from paper towels drying on the glass. The right combination of cleaner, tool, and technique makes the difference.
- Pre-wash with soapy water and rinse thoroughly before final cleaning3
For heavily soiled exterior windows, a soapy pre-wash removes caked-on dirt, pollen, and grime so the final streak-free cleaning step can work on a clean surface instead of pushing debris around.
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🛠️ Bucket, liquid dish soap, soft brush or sponge, hose or clean water source
- Use a vinegar-water solution with a squeegee or microfiber cloth4
Mix equal parts white vinegar and distilled water in a spray bottle for a streak-free glass cleaner that leaves no residue. Distilled water prevents mineral deposits from hard tap water. Add one drop of dish soap only if windows are heavily soiled.
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🛠️ Spray bottle, white vinegar, distilled water, liquid dish soap (optional), rubber squeegee, lint-free microfiber cloths, cotton swabs (optional)
- Spray commercial glass cleaner and wipe with newspaper or coffee filters3
Spray a commercial glass cleaner (such as Windex, Sprayway, or Invisible Glass) onto the window and wipe with crumpled black-and-white newspaper or paper coffee filters for a lint-free, streak-free finish.
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🛠️ Commercial glass cleaner, black-and-white newspaper or paper coffee filters