I figured this out years ago because I am short and we have lots of windows that need to be washed using a step ladder. Buy an inexpensive liquid dishwasher detergent (for a dishwasher) that has a "sheeting action" in the soap. Fill a bucket with warm water and stir in 1 cup of dishwashing detergent (for a dishwasher).
Go outside and set up your garden hose for rinsing the windows. First rinse the window with clear water. Then using a sponge mop on a handle dipped into the detergent, wash your window. Follow with a clean water rinse and let dry. The sheeting action of the detergent will leave the windows streak free.
By Shirley Sackman from Vicksburg, MI
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I like the idea of the dishwasher soap with sheeting action. I think that might be a good idea; I have been using Dawn. I use a squeegee with a sponge, that has an extendable handle. I find this works really well, and leaves the windows streak free, although you do have to wipe the squeegee after every pass.
Finally and easier way to clean my windows outside! I also like the idea of the dishwasher detergent with sheeting action to prevent streaks! I guess you know what I'll be doing this weekend. ;) Thank you.
Ingenious! We short (or vertically-challenged, hee,) folk have to adapt to this "tall-people's world," don't we?
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