Don’t let the hassle of cleaning keep you from enjoying all that your Deerfield, IL windows have to offer. There are several small tricks you can use to make cleaning and maintaining windows fun, easy, and efficient. These easy hacks will help you get the job done:

Use Mild Detergent and Water for Window Frames

You don’t need fancy tools or expensive cleaners to wash your windows. Simply use a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, like dish soap or baby soap, to remove dirt from the frames. Wipe with a soft cloth and quickly rinse and dry. You should only need a couple of minutes per window before the whole job is done. And for the glass, you can easily use a mixture of vinegar and water.

Polish the Glass with a Blackboard Eraser

Are you after a streak-free shine on your windows? The secret is cleaning the glass with your cleaner and microfiber cloth, making sure you don’t forget about the corners. Then wait for 15 minutes for the glass to dry completely. Once dry, go back and polish your windows with a blackboard eraser. This will make the glass look sparkling clean.

Use Tongs and Socks to Clean Blinds

Dusting your blinds with a traditional furniture duster or vacuum cleaner is so frustrating. You have to clean on one side and then tilt the blinds in the other direction to clean the reverse side while wrestling with your cleaning tools. It is exhausting just thinking about the chore. Luckily all you need to make a custom blinds duster is an old pair of socks, a set of tongs, and rubber bands. Using this easy hack will cut your dusting time in half and keep your blinds in the best possible condition.

Spray Vinegar around the Screens

Do you have dead bugs constantly plaguing your window ledges? Not only is it gross, but also disconcerting. Because where there are dead bugs, there are also live ones that made it through. But you don’t have to pay for pest control or poisonous pesticides to keep bugs away from your windows. Combine a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Apply it around your window frame in the spring and summer and let it dry. You can use this trick inside and outside to deter bugs, particularly spiders, from making it through the nooks and crannies around your windows.

Repair Holes with Clear Nail Polish

Speaking of bugs getting in, holes in your screens are another area of concern. If the hole is less than an eighth of an inch you can patch it with clear nail polish. You can also use it to repair small cracks or chips in the glass. Just keep applying thin layers until you fill the hole. This temporary fix will work until you can afford to get the screen or glass replaced.

Fake a Window Seat

Nothing says luxury quite like a window seat, but few homeowners are willing to commit to a full-fledged built-in. You don’t have to put holes in your wall to enjoy the added storage and elegance. People have used everything from a bookshelf on its side to standard cabinets on casters. Add a tufted seat cushion, colorful pillows, and a cozy throw. Suddenly you have an amazing window seat with storage space to organize any extra clutter.

For more tips on cleaning and maintaining your windows Deerfield, IL try the experts at Scientific Home Services. And if your windows are beyond maintenance and repair, we can help you find the best products for your home. Call 253-887-7792 or stop by during business hours at 1604 15th St SW #110, Auburn, WA 98001.