Comments on: Window Washing: 201 The Extra Grimy Ones

By: Taylor

Taylor — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:28:31 +0000

I had never thought of using bar keepers friend on windows, but if it doesn't scratch glass it might be worth a shot. Thanks for the tips.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:03:56 +0000

Wow, thanks. I needed that. But I'm not looking forward to the work frankly. It just needs to be done. Maybe I'll wait until Spring. It's awfully cold out…

By: HeatherSolos

HeatherSolos — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:37:07 +0000

I feel for you, Karen. There's a busted seal in one of our kitchen windows, it annoys me to no end and there really is nothing you can do for it. Some people try to sell repair kits, but I've never heard reliable feedback.

By: HeatherSolos

HeatherSolos — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:36:04 +0000

Excellent advice, thanks! You know, if you have glassware that has mineral etching you can use plain white toothpaste to polish it up.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:00:43 +0000

We bought an older home and have just moved in, ourselves. Our windows also look very dirty–however, our problem is that the seals have failed in the double panes. I could wash from now till the cows come home and the cloudy look would never go away.
We are just saving up until we can afford replacements.

By: tea

tea — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:48:10 +0000

When we first bought our 1926 craftsman style bungalow, I tried everything to clean the windows. Nothing worked, they still looked dirty and cloudy. I was ready to give up and have the windows replaced. Someone from the historical society suggested it wasn’t dirt, but mineral etching, fine scratches and pitting that made the windows look that way. At his suggestion, I got a glass restoration kit from the auto parts store. Today our windows are beautiful and I am glad we could save them.

By: HeatherSolos

HeatherSolos — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:22:03 +0000

I plan on posting a reminder to tackle the windows during the Spring Cleaning Series. Lucky folks in FL and CA aren't bound by the seasons.