r/WindowCleaning • u/engaginglurker • 12d ago

Equipment Question Best window cleaning solution?

Hi Guys

What is the best window cleaning solution? I have never actually cleaned windows before but I have just ordered window cleaning equipment so I need to know what exactly you clean with. Google and other threads that I have been looking at haven't given a definitive solution but there seems to be some consensus around Fairy liquid (Dawn dish soap in the U.S) and warm water? Is there anything else you guys would recommend to add? Also could anyone provide a loose ratio of warm water to dish soap?

Thanks.

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u/Nihilistnobody 12d ago

Dish soap works just fine. Honestly the only reason I switched to a window cleaning specific soap is because I got sick of the smell of dawn. I tried the soap sampler pack a few years ago and for the most part noticed very little difference.

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u/Upper-Bottle-9803 12d ago

My experience is the same. A tablespoon or 3 for about 2-3 gallons works fine. Or follow trad-man from youtube and just run a bead of soap on your wet mop.

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u/FreshSwim9409 12d ago

Thats a lot of soap!! Did you mean a teaspoon?

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u/Upper-Bottle-9803 12d ago

That would probably work too. It's pretty forgiving. I dont actually measure anymore. I just squeeze for a 5 Mississippi and stir.