5 pro tips for streak-free windows

Window cleaning is often the most frustrating household chore, whether for your apartment or your shop's storefront. The sun highlights every little streak left behind. For flawless windows with a clear view of Lake Geneva, here are 5 secrets from the pros.

1. Never clean in direct sunlight

This is the most common mistake! The heat of the sun causes the cleaning product to dry too quickly on the glass, which inevitably creates streaks. Always prefer a cloudy day or clean during the coolest hours of the morning.

2. The secret of white vinegar

Forget overpriced chemicals. A solution made of hot water and a quarter of white vinegar is an excellent natural degreaser. It removes pollution and repels dust.

3. Use the right equipment: the rubber squeegee

Professionals don't use paper towels (which leave lint). Invest in a quality squeegee and wipe the blade with a clean microfiber cloth after every top-to-bottom pass.

4. The cross-wiping technique

If you use microfiber cloths, wipe the inside of the window horizontally and the outside vertically. This way, if a streak remains, you will immediately know which side of the glass it is on!

5. The alternative: hire an equipped company

For inaccessible bay windows, conservatories, or large commercial storefronts, the easiest option is to delegate. In Morges and throughout the canton of Vaud, Léman Clair intervenes with professional equipment and telescopic poles for a 100% transparent and safe result.