How to Clean Windows With Palmolive Dish Soap

How to Clean Windows With Palmolive Dish Soap
Written By
Ashley Kurz
Ashley Kurz
Published: Sep 30, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • 5-gallon bucket
  • 1 cup ammonia
  • Sponge or window scrubber
  • Squeegee

Washing your windows requires a different technique than washing dishes, as using too much soap could mean you will need to take several hours removing it completely from your windows.

  1. Fill a 5-gallon bucket with 3 gallons of water. Add 1 cup of ammonia and 2 tablespoons of Palmolive dish soap.

  2. Swish the mixture around with your hand to mix it.

  3. Scrub the window with the mixture in a circular motion with the window scrubber or sponge. Avoid scrubbing too closely to the window seals, as they can trap water, leaving it to drip after you have already finished.

  4. Hold the squeege at a 45-degree angle and make overlapping horizontal strokes across the window, starting at the top and working toward the bottom. The edges may still have soapy mixture on them.

  5. Swipe the squeegee downward from the top of the window to remove any leftover soapy mixture and leave a clean, streak-free finish.

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Ashley Kurz

Ashley Kurz, a full-time professional writer since 2009, publishes on various informational websites. An expert in the craft field specializing in craft-related topics, Kurz has taught arts and crafts for group therapy sessions.

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