An old glass windows can be beautiful and aesthetically appealing, but cleaning and maintaining them can be a challenging task. Because old glass windows should be cleaned regularly with the utmost care. 

Are you also worried about cleaning your old glass windows? In the blog below, we have discussed how to clean old glass windows efficiently and without causing any damage. 

How To Clean Old Glass Windows

⇒ Vacuum 

You can use a vacuum to suck up the accumulated dust, debris and other loose contaminants. Vacuuming will help you to get rid of dirt and grime and will create less mess compared to the direct application of cleaner which will ultimately lead to a smoother and easier cleaning process. 

⇒ Rinse with Water 

Don’t rush and use any strong cleaners on your old glass windows in the beginning. It may harm your old windows. The accumulation of dirt, dust, and grime may require chemical cleaners, but it is always advised to use water to remove the loose debris. 

⇒ Can Wipe It Too

Take a newspaper and crumple it, or use a soft cloth specially made for old window cleaning. Spray water on the windows and use that cloth or crumpled newspaper to wipe away the loose debris of dust, dirt, and grime. Then you can use a cleaning solution to remove the remaining dirt.

⇒ Use A Mild Cleaner 

Take a bowl and add some drops of dish soap to the water. The dish soap will remove all the dirt, grime, and grease from the window, but if it is too old, it may not get removed from the window glass.

⇒ Use Strong Cleaner 

If the dirt and grease are not removed by the above methods, you can use oxalic acid. They are in powder form and can remove the oil and grease easily without leaving any scratches. If your glass is colored, it won’t get damaged by mild cleaners, but if it is painted, the cleaner might harm your paint.

Don’t Do This Mistakes 

• Cleaning Windows On A Sunny Day 

Your cleaners will dry out, leaving streaks on the window. Therefore, it is not advisable to clean your old windows on a sunny day. 

•  Spraying Cleaner In The Beginning 

Sweep and remove all the dust and dirt from the window. Don’t spray cleaner on the dust. Vacuum it up with a handheld vacuum. This will help you not create a mess while cleaning with a vacuum. All the dust and dirt will be removed in the beginning and will help you to clean effectively with a cleaner. 

• Use A Generous Amount Of Cleaner 

Use a good amount of cleaner for cleaning your old windows if they look too dirty to remove the dirt, grime, and grease effectively.

Summing Up 

Cleaning your old windows with utmost care is crucial to maintaining their aesthetics and beauty. Sometimes the accumulation cannot be removed properly with DIY tricks. In this case, you must call professionals for window cleaning services. In the above blog, we have discussed FAQs on how to clean old glass windows.