Sometimes, before you can even think about throwing soap and water on a window you’ve got to do a little bit of scraping.

Key Points Use a mix of hot water and a nickel-sized drop of dish soap for cleaning windows.Ensure squeegee technique is ...

Mix a gallon of hot water and a nickel-sized drop of dish soap to clean any window like this pro does. Consider your tools—make sure they are not so big that they become unwieldy and unhelpful.

Clean hard-to-reach outside windows with extension poles, magnetic cleaners, or garden hoses. Always work from the top down using steady horizontal motions to prevent streaks. Regular cleaning and ...