How to clean windows...

audiobliss
audiobliss Posts: 12,518
edited November 2007 in Car Audio & Electronics
I washed and waxed my Jeep last night. Started so late that I actually ended up using a flashlight to finish waxing. Then I cleaned all the windows.

I HATE cleaning the windows. It's a pain, especially doing the inside, and they're always a mess when I'm done. Well, Dad discovered a new way to do it and taught me, and boy...I've never had windows this clean! I know this isn't a window, really, but it shows how well this method works.

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What you'll need:
Napa Glass Cleaner with Ammonia (aerosol)
2 clean microfiber cloths

Directions:
Spray on the cleaner and clean thoroughly with a microfiber cloth. Then, having done that, diligently polish the window with the other one.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited September 2007
    Its the cleaner that does it. Any of the aerosol/foam cleaners are great Sprayway, Gleem etc. They stay where you put them and leave no streaks whatsoever. It also works great on vinyl, tile, and plastic. Far superior to Glass Plus, Windex, etc.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited September 2007
    newspaper FTW!
    -Cody
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2007
    You want us to put newspaper out in the middle of the driveway? :p
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2007
    Dennis Gardner wrote: »
    Its the cleaner that does it. Any of the aerosol/foam cleaners are great Sprayway, Gleem etc. They stay where you put them and leave no streaks whatsoever. It also works great on vinyl, tile, and plastic. Far superior to Glass Plus, Windex, etc.
    Sprayway and newspaper works the best for me. Plus it's safe for window tint.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2007
    Dang, I guess I misread Cody's post. You actually use newspaper to clean the windows? What?! Won't the ink bleed or something? Wow, I've never heard of that...
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • Nisqually Dave
    Nisqually Dave Posts: 220
    edited September 2007
    Newspaper for cleaning glass has been around forever keeps from streaking and I don't know how.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited September 2007
    audiobliss wrote: »
    Dang, I guess I misread Cody's post. You actually use newspaper to clean the windows? What?! Won't the ink bleed or something? Wow, I've never heard of that...

    I use windex and newspaper on my windows since Ive had a car. Never had a problem. Try it next time you clean your windows...and you dont have to waste your money on 'microfiber cloth'.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2007
    No, I use those cloths for washing and buffing the car anyways, so we have quite a few laying around.

    But that is interesting about the newspaper. I wanna say I've heard of it before, now, but I've certainly never done it.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited October 2007
    Just this year I read a technique about actually waxing the windows with auto wax(not cleaner wax) and then buffing them with a buffer. By far the best thing I've ever done for my car. They don't get dirty, and the rain just beads off them before I even need windshield wipers.

    I also use a chalkboard eraser and microfiber cloth on the inside, never had a streaking problem.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2007
    Cleaning windows, especially cars windows, is not one of my favourtite things to do. Love cleaning the car, but hate doing the windows. Probably because you have to twist your body to get into the tight corners.
    Anyway, about a year ago I watched an ad on TV for a thing called the Glass Wizard. Great, another special from K-TEL. One day a Walmart I see this gizmo and think, for $7, what the hell. Getting streaks out of windows is a must and this little unit IMO is well worth $7. I am still using it today and would buy another one. Easy to use with no chemicals.

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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited October 2007
    Corn starch and warm water work very well. No streaks, but may leave a white powder at edges that wipes up with rag or towel.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    Just this year I read a technique about actually waxing the windows with auto wax(not cleaner wax) and then buffing them with a buffer. By far the best thing I've ever done for my car. They don't get dirty, and the rain just beads off them before I even need windshield wipers.

    I also use a chalkboard eraser and microfiber cloth on the inside, never had a streaking problem.
    Hmmm, that's interesting. Water beads up AND STANDS on my windshield all the time, being an extreme nuisance. Maybe waxing at least the windshield would be a good idea.
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    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • bikezappa
    bikezappa Posts: 2,463
    edited October 2007
    I tried waxing the window and it did bead up.

    But when i used the wipers, big mistake, the wax was smeared across the windsheld. What a mess and I couldn't see.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited October 2007
    bikezappa wrote: »
    I tried waxing the window and it did bead up.

    But when i used the wipers, big mistake, the wax was smeared across the windsheld. What a mess and I couldn't see.

    maybe you didnt get it all off? i dont have that problem at all.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,027
    edited October 2007
    You missed a spot on your Jeep! :p :rolleyes:

    A product called Invisible Glass is the best way I have found to clean glass. Absolutely no residue/streaks left.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited October 2007
    Man, I never though cleaning glass was that big of a deal until today....
    -Cody
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  • eloplayspolo
    eloplayspolo Posts: 1,117
    edited October 2007
    haha <3 cody
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited October 2007
    White vinegar and water with newspaper. . . streak free window cleaning. Later on you can add olive oil and eat the paper.
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  • muddyoval
    muddyoval Posts: 3
    edited November 2007
    My shop uses BonAmi cake soap to polish windows- phenominal, even on 40 year old glass.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited November 2007
    Stoners Invisible Glass + newspaper = perfect. Can't be beat!
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2007
    Word to the wise - Do not clean your windows with any ammonia product if you have aftermarket tinted windows. (i.e. a tinted film has been applied to the glass)

    I use whatever I can find that says "safe for tinted windows" and avoid streaks by using newspaper.

    Michael

    BTW - Audiobliss - that is certainly one very clean mirror - I may have to pick up some of that to use in the house....
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2007
    Sprayway has no ammonia and works better than anything else I've used on glass.
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  • Drowsy09
    Drowsy09 Posts: 28
    edited November 2007
    Do you guys crumple up the newspaper or just fold it and use it flat? I never heard of this newspaper trick...
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2007
    crumple into a ball...
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited November 2007
    ^what he said.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    I use windex and my **** cheeks to clean my windows. Spray the windex on and then sit on the windshield and move back and forth. The hair on my cheeks acts like microfiber cloth so I never have streaks on my windows. Works great.

    Disclaimer: Only try this in the comfort of your own garage with the door closed.
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  • eloplayspolo
    eloplayspolo Posts: 1,117
    edited November 2007
    amonia free windex? or i can imagine your pack and gooch stinging
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited November 2007
    I used newspaper in the past....dont' get it anymore though :(. It does work great.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    I use windex and my **** cheeks to clean my windows. Spray the windex on and then sit on the windshield and move back and forth. The hair on my cheeks acts like microfiber cloth so I never have streaks on my windows. Works great.

    Disclaimer: Only try this in the comfort of your own garage with the door closed.



    I tried it and it left skid marks all over the window !


    I used windex and a newspaper to clean that up, and was done...!!

    my butt is shiney too...!!
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited November 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    I tried it and it left skid marks all over the window !

    I used windex and a newspaper to clean that up, and was done...!!

    my butt is shiney too...!!

    I don't think the glass did that, sounds like you might have another issue. Too many peanuts maybe? :confused:
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