Window Cleaning? No Sweat! (NAPSA)—Window washing tops the list in a recent survey of the most important home cleaning projects. It’s also the job people dread most. Take heart, and take the sweat out of window cleaning with advice from the pros. Consider using a high-quality squeegee to get fast, streak-free results with little effort. Windows are a gateway to the beautiful outdoors. When they’re sparkling clean, you can proudly throw open those blinds and enjoy your colorful gardens, breathtaking vistas, or your children at play. Whether you take on the whole houseor just the patio door that’s seen a few too manysticky fingers and dog noses, it’s easier than you may think. Just remember a few tips. Avoid hot or windy days, which encourage streaking. Choose a mild, soapy window cleaner rather than brands containing ammonia or aleohol—they also promote evaporation and streaks. A good choice is Ettore Squeegee-Off™ window cleaning soap. As with any job, good tools are the key to success; you'll need a squeegee, scrubber and lint-free cloth. More than 75 percent of window-cleaning professionals choose Ettore squeegees and scrubbers, such as the Ettore Master™, available at hardware and homecenters across the country. 1. Inside, lay a towel on the windowsill. Apply a small amount of solution to a damp scrubber and lightly scrub the window in circular motion to loosen dirt. 2. Begin the squeegee process by cutting in a dry edge down the side of the window. To do so, tip the squeegee slightly so that about an inch of the blade touches the window and pull down vertically. This provides a dry edge to anchorthe horizontal strokes that follow.
