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<\/p>\nWhen it comes to keeping the glass in your home\u2019s doors clean, you might think there\u2019s nothing to it\u2014all it takes is a little glass cleaner and paper towels, right? Sounds easy enough, but it\u2019s not always that simple. In order to keep your door glass looking pristine, it\u2019s important to always follow the manufacturer\u2019s maintenance instructions, but here are some general guidelines and tips.<\/p>\n
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Start the process by wiping down the glass and door frame with a soft dusting cloth to remove loose dirt and dust. This will help ensure the dust doesn\u2019t stick to the surface.<\/p>\n
If your glass is dusty rather than streaky, you can clean it without any type of solution. Just use a lint-free cloth to wipe away the dust. After that, polish the glass with a different, clean cloth.<\/p>\n
Certain cleaners can cause damage to the wood frame around the glass. So before you begin cleaning with any type of solution, cover the frame with newspaper, or any type of absorbent cloth, to catch drips. Be sure to not spray the cleaner directly on the glass and clean the glass in small sections. Clean starting from the top and work your way down.<\/p>\n
While there are many commercial glass cleaner options available on the market, there are also a number of recipes that you can use to make your own. One homemade recipe requires equal amounts of white vinegar and distilled water in a spray bottle. The white vinegar has acetic acid which can be used to clean, sanitize and deodorize just about any type of surface. Unlike tap water (which contains minerals), distilled water will not leave streaks on the glass. If you have stubborn streaks or hard water stains, you can use pure white vinegar on these without diluting it.<\/p>\n
Another tool option for cleaning windows is one you probably already have readily available in your house: coffee filters. These are inexpensive, tear-resistant and lint-free. They are also made so they don\u2019t break apart, even when exposed to water.<\/p>\n
To begin, spray cleaner on the filter and then wipe the glass, just as you would with a cloth or paper towels. You may find that the larger coffee filters work best as they will cover more space; you can also use more than one at a time, increasing the absorbency.<\/p>\n
Newspaper is another lint-free alternative to cloth and paper towels. The glass will not absorb ink, but the ink can easily get on the\u00a0frame around the glass, so it\u2019s important to cover those areas before beginning. Be aware, if you work with newspaper you may also get ink all over your hands. You can, however, wear plastic or rubber gloves to protect your hands.<\/p>\n
And yet another option is cleaning with an old t-shirt, which may also be lint free.<\/p>\n
While cleaning the glass<\/a> itself isn\u2019t all that difficult, one of the biggest challenges for homeowners is getting it clean without leaving streaks. One of the best ways to ensure streak-free glass is to clean<\/a> from the top down. This will help you make sure there isn\u2019t any dripping on the surface you\u2019ve already cleaned.<\/p>\n Begin the cleaning process by spraying the solution directly on your cloth, towel, coffee filter or newspaper. Rub the glass gently in a circular motion to remove the dirt and spots. For heavily soiled glass use a sponge instead and repeat this process on the other areas of the glass until you\u2019ve cleaned the entire surface. You may have to rub that area more than once if there are hard-to-clean spots.<\/p>\n After you\u2019ve cleaned, you will next want to wipe and dry the glass. If you\u2019re used to using paper towels or a cloth to clean and dry your glass, you\u2019re probably also familiar with having to wipe and re-wipe areas you\u2019ve already cleaned due to lint and streaking. As an alternative, try a squeegee, which is a quick and efficient way to get your glass clean and streak-free. Start in an upper corner and pull the squeegee straight down. Repeat this process until you\u2019ve covered the entire surface. If you have tall door glass, you\u2019ll want a squeegee with a long handle to reach the high-up areas.<\/p>\n Next, use a dry, soft cloth to wipe the surface quickly; do this in one direction only. For example, if you start wiping vertically continue in this direction and avoid switching to a horizontal stroke.<\/p>\n Finally, buff the glass to give it a nice finish. You can do this with a microfiber cloth or newspapers, as either will help remove any remaining moisture from the surface. Remember, the newspaper ink can stain your hands, so wearing gloves is an option to help keep your hands clean.<\/p>\n To remove residue that\u2019s built up in the corners, use a cotton swab to clean those areas, which can be hard to reach.<\/p>\n Once the glass is clean, wipe the edges of the panes with another soft, dry cloth; if there are still marks that you need to remove, use a damp cloth.<\/p>\nContinue to Keep Your Glass Clean<\/strong><\/h2>\n