Cleaning windows is not nearly as easy as it sounds. It's a complicated and potentially dangerous task that should be carefully planned out before being done. Here are several tips on how to wash windows on an ordinary terraced house.

Cleaning Windows Safely
There are numerous kinds of window on terraced houses, some slide open, others don't. But those that do fold out make for easier cleaning practices when cleaning using a ladder. However, it's actually best not to go up a ladder at all. The days of such recklessness are now largely gone thanks to extension poles which are used to reach high windows while your feet remain firmly on the ground.

Clean All Windows the Same
No matter what the style of window, it can always be cleaned in one effective manner. This is achieved by using a sturdy and damp (not soaking wet) squeegee which you use to drag from the top left corner of the window straight downwards so that it covers the window from top to bottom entirely. Repeat this process until you reach the window frame on the right side of the window. Once you are finished remove any remaining dirty water from the squeegee and then apply fresh water for the nest window.

The Importance of a Squeegee
Why use a sponge or cloth when there is an item like the squeegee available? It is designed to do everything other instruments do; only it is easier for the user to handle. Buying a high quality squeegee will have many unforeseen benefits, such as not being made of the same abrasive materials that many sponges are. These materials often leave scratches on windows as sponges are not specifically intended to wash windows only. Instead they are made stronger for rougher surfaces.
To understand which kind of squeegee you should purchase, measure your smallest window and then purchase the widest blade you can find that will fit within that space. Of course, sometimes a squeegee can't reach some areas of window panes as it is simply too big. To get around this you can buy specialist cleaning tools which are small enough to enter these areas for the best results possible.

How to Best Use a Squeegee
As effective as squeegees are, there are several things you should remember while using one so that you it most effectively. If you pride yourself on the pristine condition of your windows, do not squeegee a window in direct sunlight, or else you will be left with streaks marks on it. If you find there is water leaking from the top of your squeegee, grip the leaking side of the squeegee and apply a little bit of pressure to this area. This simple motion will help to wipe the squeegee off occasionally.

Washing Indoor Windows
For window cleaning indoors a different technique is needed. Namely that you should wash all of them before you start on the outside ones, as doing outdoor windows first will make both your equipment and water unclean, which in turn will dirty your indoor windows. There are several other things about cleaning indoor windows that may seem obvious but are often forgotten about, such as placing old towels on the floor surrounding the windows, because no matter how hard you try, there will always be a few rogue drips that escape from you.