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We live in a 3 story rental townhouse. Garage below and apartment on floors 2 and 3.
The windows are really really dirty. They are vinyl windows, look relatively newish.
How do we wash windows 30 feet off the ground? I'm getting tired of looking out at the world through a film of grime and smudge.
W don't have a car, we don't have a ladder, and we don't have any scaffolding.
Mr. Azoria thinks the windows can be removed to the inside of the apartment and then washed inside. What a mess? We'd have to move all the furniture and a couple of them are really big windows, so that doesn't sound like a very appealing solution.
You people with big tall houses out there, how do you wash those high elevation windows?
They make stuff that dispenses through your garden hose and supposedly will spray your windows clean..get at any home improvement store. If that doesn't work, find out which costs more, a tall ladder or a window washing company.
Some windows tilt in for cleaning. Do yours?
Its usually right by the lock. You just pull the clips inward and then tilt the window towards you. Just watch not to drop it down hard on the sill when you are doing that.
I've seen this thing before. The two problems with it are 1) it doesn't do any scrubbing. If the original poster's windows are really dirty, then spraying soapy water on it won't do too much good and 2) that soapy water could get into your plants and into the ground beneath the windows and poison the plants.
Location: The Circle City. Sometimes NE of Bagdad.
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^^ If you allow it to sit per the instructions before rinsing it does a pretty respectable job. And if you read the "For Best Results" section, it does not poison plants. I have never lost a plant in all the years I have been using it.
For Best Results:
For stubborn dirt, wipe sudsy area with sponge.
Use when temperature is above 55°F.
Dry surface with a squeegee in hard-water areas.
Not recommended for automobiles.
Avoid newly sealed asphalt.
For painted or wood surfaces, test on small area before spraying entire area.
Won't harm plants, siding, or plastic.
Location: The Circle City. Sometimes NE of Bagdad.
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Originally Posted by Charles
I've seen this thing before. The two problems with it are 1) it doesn't do any scrubbing. If the original poster's windows are really dirty, then spraying soapy water on it won't do too much good and 2) that soapy water could get into your plants and into the ground beneath the windows and poison the plants.
I have a homeowner's (cheaper) version of this:
I think this is it:
Well, I guess you can do it the hard way or the easy way. Take your pick.
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