I can see clearly now… Washing your outdoor windows

How fun is it to wash those outdoor windows? Yeah, not so much, but it’s a gorgeous time of year and you don’t want to miss any of the summertime so if you are so inclined to give them a little elbow grease…. make sure you are cleaning them the right way. Here’s a quick article with good suggestions on how to save some time and effort to get those windows super sparkly.

How to Wash Outdoor Windows

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Most people wash their outdoor windows at least once a year and sometimes more often. Outdoor windows should be washed before installing window screens or painting. Cleaning outdoor windows is quite a chore, but here are a few tips that can make the job much quicker and easier.

Things You'll Need:

•                Hose

•                Bucket with warm water and soap solution of your choice

•                Rough textured sponge for cleaning

•                Squeegee

•                Paper towels or cotton rags for drying that don't leave lint

Instructions

. Step 1
 - Hose off the loose dirt from the windows using gentle pressure on the hose. By rinsing off the loose dirt you won't scratch the windows as you clean them.

. Step 2 - 
Mix the cleaning solution with the warm water. Use dishwashing liquid with water for lightly soiled windows. Add vinegar or ammonia for windows with heavier soil. Add cornstarch to get windows shiny clean. Alcohol added not only helps clean windows with less streaking, but helps outdoor windows dry quickly.

. Step 3 - 
Wet the sponge with the solution and clean the windows, using a horizontal cleaning motion. If you clean the interior windows vertically, then clean the outdoor windows horizontally; you'll be able to tell which side of the window has streaks. After you've made the initial pass, clean the sponge and wipe the windows again if necessary.

. Step 4
 - Swipe the window with the Squeegee, starting at the top. Place the Squeegee at the top left corner of the window and draw it horizontally across the window. When you've reached the end of the first swipe, wipe the Squeegee blade on a cloth to remove excess drips. Place the Squeegee on the left side of the window, overlap the first swipe, and pull to the right side of the window. Continue using the Squeegee by pulling it horizontally and cleaning it at the end of each swipe.

. Step 5 - 
Dry the excess moisture from the outdoor window by using a stiff type of paper towel or a cotton cloth. The stiff type of paper towel leaves less lint on the window. A soft cotton rag helps clean the streaks and any marks left by the Squeegee.

Tips & Warnings

Never wash outdoor windows in direct sunlight because they will streak.

Work quickly when drying outdoor windows to eliminate streaks.

Read more: How to Wash Outdoor Windows | eHow.com 

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What are you doing for the Fourth?

How do you celebrate the Fourth of July? Tell us your best traditions by commenting in our blog below. We’re giving a way a $20 gift card to Planks at 4022 Broadway (you can see the fireworks from there) to one of our lucky readers. Be sure to leave your email so we can contact you if you win! We’ll be taking comments on our blog as entries through Thursday.

In case you’re scratching your head because you don’t have a yearly tradition, here’s one celebration to get you started. We’re sure you don’t want to miss:

Blast at Beulah


July 3, 2010, 
Grove City will host one of central Ohio's most impressive Independence Day celebrations beginning at 5:30 p.m. Experience plenty of family fun including live entertainment. Fireworks display at 10 p.m. Children's activities will be available from 6-9:30 p.m. Walk-in admission is free, but there is a $5 fee to park in the Beulah parking lot. For more information, call Grove City Parks and Recreation at (614) 277-3050. Rain date is Sunday, July 4. 5:30-10:30 p.m. at Beulah Park.

Who’s ready for some football?

If waiting until fall is torture for the pigskin lover in your family, good news Columbus fans! Grab your face paint, load up your munchies, grab your lawn chairs and get ready. You can get your fix with a Columbus Marauders NPSFL Division II Championship Game next weekend.

The Marauders are part of the National Public Safety Football league which is a union of public safety agency football teams from throughout the United States. The teams are comprised of first responders: our boys in blue, with their brothers the firefighters, EMT, military and detention personnel. They’ve come together to promote a positive self-image to the public by raising fund for charity through spirited competition. These hearty guys risk their lives to keep us safe everyday, but when it comes to the playing field, don’t even think they let off the gas a tiny bit, “(i.e., “spirited). Their grit runs deep, and they’re ready to rumble in their last game of the season – which you have the opportunity to attend. 

Come out on June 26^th to cheer on our Columbus Marauders as they play against the Atlanta Defenders at 6 p.m. at World Harvest Prep. All gate sales will benefit Get Behind The Badge, a Central Ohio Charity which gives financial aid to the families of police officers and firefighters killed or critically injured in the line of duty.

Tailgating begins at 3 p.m. T-shirts are available  - check out their website or follow them on facebook for more details.

Find the Parrett Group wearing their foam fingers by the grill. Go Marauders! 

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