Homeowners everywhere perform a deep cleaning on their property regularly to maintain the living environment. A common item on the to-do list is cleaning the windows. What always seems to shock homeowners is how dirty their windows are, no matter how clean they think their air is. Below, we shine a light on typical reasons for dirty home windows and provide some solutions to fix the issue.
Airborne Contamination Factors
Airborne contamination sounds scary, but it’s typically not anything extraordinary that you aren’t already familiar with. The most common airborne contaminants that plague a clean window are pollen, windswept dirt, and old air filters.
When wiping your windows down, the dirt and grime are noticeable on the rag, which can be concerning. It’s essential to note that this is normal, and there isn’t much you can do other than clean your windows regularly to minimize the risk of airborne contaminants lingering.
You Have Children and Pets
Commonly, people with children and pets get smudges, handprints, sticky residue, and pet dander on interior window surfaces that are lower to the ground. This is easily one of the most typical reasons your home’s windows are so dirty. But how do you fix the problem?
You might drive yourself crazy telling your kids to refrain from touching the window. But you should understand that depending on their age, it’s a part of their exploration inside their home environment. Invest in a few-ingredient, toxin-free window cleaning solution. This way, if they happen to lick the window or their hands after touching it, they won’t ingest harmful chemicals.
Window Cleaning Chemicals
If the back of your window cleaner has an ingredient list longer than your family’s grocery list, it might be time to toss it out. Sometimes, window cleaning chemicals can actually attract things like pollen, dirt, or air pollutants and enhance the streaks from the chemicals.
After getting rid of the harmful products, you can invest in a vinegar-based cleaning solution to manually clean the windows with a microfiber rag. Or you can invest in a squeegee system with a water-based cleaning solution that’s safe for your family.
It’s also worth noting that harmful chemicals can degrade the window’s seal and lead to seal failure. When the seals begin to fail, you may experience drafts, faulty mechanisms, or condensation.
Grease or Steam Near a Window
If you have a window near the kitchen, grease and steam are common issues you might combat on the interior side. Grease and steam tend to move around in the kitchen and get onto other surfaces. So if you notice this on the kitchen window, resort to a safe cleaning solution to remove the buildup and consider covering the window with a curtain or retractable shade system to protect the glass.
Unfortunately, dirty windows come with the territory when living in a home. While you can’t always control pollen or windswept dirt, consider making a few minor adjustments to make things easier.
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