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Streak Free Window Cleaning

If you have tried cleaning your windows by yourself, then you must know it’s harder than you thought it would be. You will find that there are many blemishes and marks ending up on the window no matter your attempts to do a meticulous job. In worst case scenarios, it can even turn out worse.

Streaks are one of the things to worry about. It will look like you have something sticky running down the surface of your glass. Maybe your windows have marks, but if the product that you opt for will leave large ugly streaks down your glass then this is going to give you a hard time.

Moreover, your windows are the only part of your home that you are able to see from both inside and out. Meaning, if you clean your windows in a certain method that would leave streaks, then you don’t only destroy the way your window looks for people who see it from the outside world, but also in your eyes.

That is the main reason why you should consider the streaks. What causes these to begin with? Water leaves what is known as a water mark. Other things can bring about the streaks, too. They involve those that use the wrong cleaning product not meant for windows, or when you have too much of the product and not enough water. If the product tends to be very soapy, you are bound to have sticky windows. Thus, they are more likely to collect dust and other debris.

A professional service is sure to give you streak-less windows. After all, they have all the right tools and experience. You can always do it yourself, considering you follow some significant tips. First, see to it that you have the best product and follow the instructions of how to use it properly. Then, leave it to soak before you wipe it off with the use of an arching movement. After which, wipe with water and then a dry and clean cloth.

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Posted by Sarah Moore - June 9, 2013 at 12:54 pm

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Treat Your Window The Right Way

As much as you don’t want to admit it, whenever you visit some else’s house you tend to become a self proclaimed architect or interior designer. From the looks of the gate and the walls, the front porch and the garden, the main door, the receiving room of the house up to the most little piece of furniture there is, you find yourself with thoughts running in your head and you keenly criticize each and every one of them. Among the things you can observe in a house, the window is a favorite. It may be of standard size or may extend up to the ceiling, it has that ability to attract the people that pay trips to your home.

Window treatments have progressed a lot from the past years. It is no longer just a mere opening on the wall for an avenue of fresh air from the outside or an option to go in and out of the house if the door is not accessible. It has evolved into becoming an icon of character and style to one’s place. Basically, it is more stylish and functional now.

Under the umbrella of the window treatments belong the blinds, curtains, shades, coverings and sheers. These things also come in different colors to suit your personal taste. Other than that, the design scheme also includes a variety of textures just like paper, plastic, glass, grass and bamboo. There is a current campaign trend in utilizing environment friendly materials that are not only helping in saving mother earth but also provides natural beauty to whatever room you are decorating.

If you are creating a window for let us say a bedroom and you wish for consistency then you can opt for a monochromatic design. You can choose pieces from your room such as the color or design and inject it to the parts of your window. This way your room will look uniform and organized.

Investing time and effort in decorating a window will give fulfillment to the home owner most especially if he or she is very particular when it comes to function and aesthetics. Take care of those windows. You will never know what might go in through that someday.

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Posted by Sarah Moore - June 27, 2012 at 12:31 pm

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