Windex Outdoor

A common ritual of spring cleaning is washing the windows. That should include both inside and outside. However, if you have high windows, like on a second story, reaching them can be a challenge. You have to lug out a tall enough ladder, and make sure you have someone to help hold it or risk falling. Well, apparently the folks at Windex have an answer for that. They've come out with Windex Outdoor. The concept is you simply attatch the bottle, via the built in nozzle attatchment cap, and connect it to your garden hose. Then, simply spray up to your windows, and it will use a gentle "sheeting action" to clean and rinse away the grime. They claim it will also work on patios and outdoor furniture.

Windex also says that it is safe for plants, and won't harm siding or plastic. They do recommend scrubbing with a sponge for stubborn dirt and waiting for a few seconds while it soaks, before rinsing. (Probably best to do this when it's not blazing sunny, to avoid streaks.) This is not recommended for automobiles. We haven't personally tried this yet, but the concept sounds really great. In theory, you wouldn't need to remove your screens, and just spray right through them. Windex Outdoors is available for about $10. Has anyone tried this product yet? Is it as easy as they claim? Let us know in the comments!

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I've used this product before, and It works ok, but not great. Our windows in our new house were very dirty when we moved in, so I tried using this to have more time for unpacking. There was some streaking, and the tougher dirt did not come off, but the plants were unaffected. Another application may help.

posted by big d on May 25th 2007 at 9:20pm
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i'm on the 2nd floor of a building w/ high ceilings. the windows are a single pane (also pain) glass that easily breaks. also, this apt has no place for a garden hose as there is no yard & has on street parking.

if your landlords don't clean them & upkeep is pretty much up to the people living here. how can i do it???

posted by mariegael on May 26th 2007 at 4:34pm
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Big d has it right. It's about the same as hosing your car off and getting the loose dust and dirt off.

posted by Chris - Annapolis on May 29th 2007 at 9:44am
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Yeah, this doesn't really work at all. Our windows weren't even that bad and it didn't get them clean - plus, it really doesn't last very long - I think we got through about 5 windows and it ran out.

posted by Nikita on May 29th 2007 at 11:58am
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