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When you go to wash your car, I'll bet you you don't use a spray bottle and some paper towels
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In fact, I'll bet you our automotive expert, Steve Overbeck, would disapprove
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Well, why do we do the same thing when we wash windows
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You want to see how pros get windows crystal clear? Well, watch this
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Okay, this really isn't the best way to clean glass, and I'll tell you why. Often you just leave dirt behind, you just rub it around in circles
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The way professionals clean glass, they've got better tools. The first thing they start with is a scrubber
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This is a fleece-like material that they actually use to apply a liquid solution of basically a degreasing soap
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very similar to the liquid dish soap you have in your own home. They apply that to the window, scrub it, and that fleece actually picks up a huge majority of the dirt
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and it's not even on the glass anymore. They follow that with a squeegee
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These are professional squeegees. They are made out of brass, so the brass won't scratch the grass
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glass and they've got these nice, tight rubber blades. And they go ahead and remove the excess water from the glass
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with a squeegee. Now, after each stroke, they wipe the squeegee with a knit cloth
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These are lint-free. They're available around town at some home centers and some paint stores
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You use all those tools in a combination, and with a little bit of practice
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you're going to get professional results on your glass. Well, you saw how easy it was to clean the outside
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of a piece of glass. Now I'm going to start on the inside. If you want to discover more home improvement tips, go to askthebuilder.com
