Tools for washing glasses are often referred to as "specialized" household chemicals, which must be used strictly for their intended purpose. However, this is not entirely true: in fact, the wiper formula is quite universal. Such means in the literal and figurative sense allow you to give the house a shine.
What window cleaning products consist of
The composition of most wipers on the shelves of hardware stores is similar. As a rule, in addition to water, a window cleaner includes:
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surface-active substances (surfactants), which are responsible for the cleaning ability - they break down the dirt and help to separate the dirt from the surface, after which it can be washed off and wiped off;
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alcohols (usually isopropyl, but other options are possible) or weak acids, which also help to cope with dirt and do not harm the surface;
- often ammonia (ammonia) is added to window cleaning products, a product widely used in home recipes to give shine to glass, glass or porcelain;
- sometimes antistatic agents and silicones also enter the formula of glass products - substances that create a thin film on the surface that repels dirt and dust and allows you to keep clean longer.
In addition, the composition, as a rule, includes dyes and perfumes that do not affect the effectiveness of the product, but give the liquid a saturated color and “interrupt” the chemical smell of the composition.
All cleaning components are universal and therefore not only glass can be washed with a wiper. Some manufacturers, by the way, even indicate on product labels that the product is suitable for many other types of surfaces, but not all read labels.
Why can I use glass cleaner
1. Tile cleaning. The wiper perfectly copes with water plaque, removes dirt and gives the surface a glossy shine. The walls of the bathroom or toilet with it can be put in order without much difficulty - just spray the product and wipe it with a dry cloth after a couple of minutes. True, more powerful tools are required to combat fatty deposits on the kitchen apron - the wiper does not cope with them.
2. Washing the floor tiles. If you add a glass cleaner to the water intended for mopping, then the pollution will "go away" with less difficulty, and you won’t have to deal with whitish stains.
3. Polishing steel and chrome surfaces. Spray on a dry soft cloth with glass cleaner and wipe the surface thoroughly. Captured by fingers and stained taps or faucets, pipes or heated towel rails, metal kitchen accessories or door handles will not only be cleaned of dirt, but will also sparkle like new.
4. Plumbing cleaning. Glass cleaner can also be used to clean earthenware - sinks, drain tanks, remove dirt from the outside of the toilet bowl or enameled plumbing. Depending on the degree of contamination of the surface, you can either wipe it with a cloth dampened in the wiper, or apply the product from the spray gun, leave it for several minutes and wipe it dry with a cloth or paper towel.
5. Cleaning household appliances outside. The wiper perfectly "works" with plastic, painted or nickel-plated metal surfaces, which allows you to safely use it to wash refrigerators, microwave ovens, washing machines or dishwashers. During the "general cleaning" of heavily contaminated equipment, you can thoroughly wipe the panels with a sponge dipped in a wiper diluted with water 3-5 times, and then wipe it dry. With the current one, simply wipe with a napkin, which was sprayed with a product.
6. Washing surfaces painted with enamel paints. Painted wooden doors, doorposts or radiators are often washed with soapy water or dishwashing liquid - while glass detergents deal with dirt no worse, without leaving streaks and giving shine. You can use it for painted floors and walls. For abundant washing of painted surfaces, you can add a wiper to a basin of warm water at a rate of about 50 ml. funds for 2 liters of water.
7. Cleaning outlets, switches, pilots, remote controls. The gray-yellow coating on them is usually from the fingers, and the wiper copes with such impurities very easily, you just need to sprinkle the product onto a napkin (it should be slightly damp) and rub the contaminated places.
8. Plastic cleaning. Smooth plastic is another type of surface that can be washed with glass cleaner. Garden furniture, frames of plastic windows and door blocks, storage containers, office equipment, computer peripherals
Depending on the type of contamination and the sensitivity of the item to moisture, you can either spray the product on the stains and then wipe them with a sponge or cloth, or use a rag dipped in a concentrated or diluted wiper. Small plastic gizmos can be soaked for 15-20 minutes in a vehicle diluted with water.
9. Wipe the lampshades. To clean chandelier shades, sconces, wall and table lamps, the wiper is practically indispensable - it allows you to practically "dry" not only brush off the dust, but also clean the stubborn dirt with a cloth moistened with a cloth. As a rule, shades are made of glass, porcelain, metal or plastic - all this can be washed with glass cleaner.
10. Glass in the interior. For some reason, this is often forgotten: the glass in the house is not limited only to windows. And the window cleaner can and should be used to quickly clean glass and mirror inserts of furniture parts or door inserts. The only exception is not to use it for glasses painted with stained-glass paints (components of the product can damage the picture). In addition, you can wipe with a cloth with a wiper and other "interior things" made of glass, crystal, porcelain, faience or glazed ceramics: decorative vases, figurines, candlesticks and so on - this will not only clean them from dust, but also refresh and make it shine.
