The thing people love most about having a traditional conservatory is its floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing them to enjoy the sight of their garden even in cold or windy weather.
However, it is important to keep these windows clean, otherwise dirt and grime will tarnish the view they looked forward to enjoying.
Here are some quick and easy tips on how to keep conservatory windows clean.
Avoid cleaning in sunshine
A sunny day is probably when you’ll notice your conservatory windows need cleaning the most, as the sun will highlight dust and streaks you hadn’t noticed before.
However, it is best to avoid cleaning them on a warm and sunny day, as the heat will dry the water more quickly, which leads to even more streaks. Similarly, you shouldn’t clean on a day that is too cold – nor would you probably want to.
Therefore, a cloudy day that is not too chilly is your best bet.
Start at the corners
Before you take to the windows with soapy water and a squeegee, make sure you remove dust and dirt first. Start at the corners as this is where debris, such as cobwebs and soil, typically collect.
Brush these away before you start washing the windows to avoid spreading dirt around the surface later on.
Rinse away
After you have got rid of the dry debris, it is a good idea to simply rinse away anything that is left over before you start polishing the windows.
Using a hose, spray water on to the windows and let it drain on to the ground. Skylights need to be cleaned as well, and this is an easy way to reach them.
Washing solution
The next, and most important, step is to target your windows with a washing solution. This could be a window cleaning agent or simply hot soapy water, depending on the material of your conservatory and what you prefer.
It is a good idea to use warm water, as this is the least likely to leave streaks.
Use a squeegee
The final stage to creating clean, streak-free windows is to use a squeegee to remove any residual water from the windows.
To avoid water lines, pull the apparatus in vertical or horizontal lines without leaving a break. Every so often, dry it so it doesn’t leave drip marks on the areas you have already dried.
You can use a microfibre cloth for any excess water stains if there are any.
Try again in six months
If you take care to clean your windows properly, you shouldn’t have to touch them again for six months. This means if you have a good go at the windows in June, you should be able to enjoy looking out on to your garden until the end of the year.
You might then wish to wait until the weather is a little warmer, meaning you can get away with only cleaning them every eight months or so, depending on the season.
Although the process can seem rather time-consuming, cleaning them well means you can forget about them for months at a time.