Clean windows: Tips from a professional

Cleaning windows—faster and easier?No problem!With the right household helpers and a few professional tips, you can clean windows streak-free—even from the couch!

Streak-free window cleaning: Here's how it's done

When cleaning windows, many people start at any random place and proceed haphazardly.It's better if you follow the professional instructions:

Start with the windowsill and the window frame.Use some water with the cleaning agent and a soft sponge.
Dry the frame with a cotton cloth.
Remove the coarse dirt from the windows with a sponge.Work your way in a circular motion from top to bottom.
Remove the cleaning water with a squeegee.Start at the top and drag it horizontally in a line across the window glass.Dry the squeegee briefly with a lint-free cloth after each pass.
Dry the window corners with a microfiber cloth.
Polish the window glass with the chamois skin, newspaper, or a nylon stocking.

Woman cleaning kitchen window with a cloth, cleaning brush in the sink.

Cleaning windows with vinegar and dish soap: What are the benefits of home remedies?

You don't need chemical cleaners to achieve perfect results when cleaning windows.Rely on tried and tested household remedies that are kind to the environment and your wallet.We recommend, among other things:

Vinegar:Vinegar neutralizes the lime in tap water and helps you clean the windows streak-free.Simply add a splash of vinegar to the cleaning water.This trick is particularly useful for bathroom windows.
Spirits:Spirits are effective against the stubborn dirt.But be careful, for this home remedy can damage the rubber seals of the windows and dry out the skin.Always wear gloves!
Softener:Adding a dash of fabric softener to the cleaning water will help you clean the windows streak-free and enjoy long-lasting results.Dirt no longer adheres to the glass so easily.
Ceramic hob scraper:For heavy soiling, use a ceramic hob scraper.It's powerful against dirt, but gentle on the window glass.

Cleaning windows with a window vacuum cleaner

Many window vacuums clean and dry in one pass.The battery-powered devices absorb the cleaning water like a vacuum cleaner 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.

Direction: Streak-free window cleaning with a window vacuum cleaner

Grab your window vacuum and a spray bottle with a microfiber wiper—let's get started with a quick cleaning!

Hand in yellow glove wiping a window with a pink cloth.

Step 1: Clean the windowsill and the window frames

Use a hand brush and a dustpan for the coarse dirt.Then clean with a sponge and thoroughly dry the window frame with a cotton cloth.

A person fills a spray bottle with water from a kitchen tap.

Step 2: Fill the spray bottle

Fill the spray bottle with water and add the window cleaner concentrate, dish soap, glass cleaner, vinegar, or spirits.

Hand cleaning a window with a window washer and spray bottle.

Step 3: Clean the window glass with soap

Spray the window using the spray bottle and remove the dirt from the window glass with the microfiber wiper.Proceed systematically from top to bottom.

Hand holding a yellow electric window cleaner, cleaning a window.

Step 4: Turn on the window vacuum and place it on the glass

Turn on the window vacuum and hold it against the window glass with the rubber lip.The best point to start is the upper left corner of the window.

Hand cleaning a window with a yellow electric window cleaner.

Step 5: Moisture suction

Move the window vacuum cleaner in straight lines from top to bottom along the glass.The dirty water is automatically vacuumed up and collected in the collection container.

A person cleaning a yellow Kärcher window vacuum with a green cloth by a sink.

Step 6: Wipe the rubber lip

After two or three passes, wipe the rubber lip of the vacuum cleaner with a microfiber cloth.

Hand pouring liquid from bottle into sink, with window cleaner and faucet in background.

Step 7: Empty the collection container

After cleaning the windows, you can empty and rinse the collection container in the sink.

Professional tip: Never clean a marble windowsill with a glass cleaner.The glass cleaners, limescale removers or other acidic or alcohol-based products 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 lazy fellows? A window cleaning robot can do that.

Why clean windows yourself when a robot can do the work for you?Window vacuum robots create a vacuum and adhere to the glass.Then they work their way systematically across the surface.They spray, clean and polish in programmable modes.You simply relax on the couch and look forward to perfectly clean windows.

Tips for window cleaning robots:

The robots need electricity to do their work.A long power cable is the safest option for optimal operation.Many devices come with a backup battery so that they can be attached to the glass.
The smaller and more maneuverable a window cleaning robot, the better it can reach the corners and edges.Large models are ideal for panoramic windows and the like.
Keep an eye on your cleaning helper while they

Clean windows: 4 tips from a professional

Whether manual labor, window vacuum cleaner, or cleaning robot:With the following tips, you can be sure that nothing goes wrong when cleaning windows.

Tip 1: Never clean in direct sunlight:The window glass dries quickly in direct sunlight.This creates streaks and smears.
Tip 2: Cleaning windows in winter:If you want to clean the windows in winter, add antifreeze to the water when temperatures are below freezing.It prevents the water from freezing on the window glass.
Tip 3: Don't forget the window frames!If you ignore the frame, dirt will come loose during the next rain and run over the clean glass.
Tip 4: Always use clean cloths.Window cleaning cloths should be rinsed with clean water after use and never washed with fabric softener.Wash chamois skin with a special leather detergent to prevent it from becoming brittle.