MAKE WINDOWS SPARKLE

Start by taking down curtains and blinds. Use a dry brush or dusting attachment on your vacuum to remove any dust or cobwebs from around the corners of the windows and the windowsills.

Fill a bucket with a solution of washing-up liquid and warm water, but avoid creating too many soap suds as these will leave marks if allowed to dry. Using a non-abrasive sponge, start by washing the window frames first, so you don’t drip dirty water on clean panes. Dip a sponge or the foam part of a squeegee into the water, squeeze out the excess, then rub the glass gently working in an S-shape.

Snake a squeegee down the window in a reverse ‘S’ pattern from a top corner. At the end of each stroke, wipe it clean of suds, water and dirt with a lint-free cloth. Buffing your windows with crumpled newspaper will give windows a sparkling finish.

Finish by wiping off excess water or suds from the edges and windowsill using an absorbent cloth until dry.