We have a number of tips to prevent streaks, even when the sun is shining, so that you can get a lot of cleaning pleasure from the iZi-Clean cloths.
Tip 1. Wring out well
Wring out the cloth well otherwise the excess water, which is still present in the cloth, will leave streaks that are clearly visible. Especially when the sun shines on the windows you will see these water traces.
It is very important that the cloths are wrung out very well. But how do you do that? To find out whether you have wrung out properly or not properly, you can do the following.
After you have wrung out the cloth by hand, you can then wring it out again with a tap. Put the long side of the cloth around the tap and turn the cloth as far as you can so that the cloth feels damp and not wet. Note: When turning the short side, too much water remains in the cloth. It is precisely the wringing out with a tap prevents the cloth from being too wet and leaving wipe marks. These are then strengthened by the sun and also by substances (see tip 2) and clearly visible.
Tip 2. Substances in the air
Wring out the cloth well. Because no wet wipe marks are left behind, no substances can settle on the wipe marks after a while. It is precisely because of the sun that wet wipe marks in combination with substances will be clearly visible when the sun shines. It can even be visible a day later if you live in a dusty neighborhood where, for example, construction work is being carried out or where there is a lot of car traffic.
A good example of this is the car. If you look at the car a day later after a wash in a car wash, you will already see substances on the car. Even after a few hours while the car is neatly washed in front of the door. This is entirely dependent on external factors. With a good wringing you can solve this problem in no time dissolve.
Tip 3. Greasy windows
Make sure the cloth is clean. If the cloth or windows are greasy, streaks will appear and are clearly visible when the sun is shining.
The cloth can be greasy if you have cleaned a greasy kitchen first, for example. Or the windows can be greasy from smoking, cooking or from cleaning agents that have been used for years.
The solution is to first wash and degrease the windows inside. The layer of grease (not always visible to the naked eye) can be caused by cleaning agents. You can clean these with cleaning vinegar. Sometimes it takes a long time until all or most of the chemicals are removed. Sometimes this unfortunately does not work and you experience a kind of haze on the windows.
Sometimes it is pure bad luck that the windows can show smudge marks. This is very rarely the case. Unfortunately we have no explanation or solution for this. As you know, iZi-Clean cloths can do a lot, but unfortunately not everything. -)
Now that you know why streaks appear when the sun shines on the windows but you still can't wring them out properly, you can use the following alternative method (see tip 4).
Tip 4. Spray windows
Spray the windows lightly with water and then dry with a dry iZi-Clean cloth. This will prevent wringing and ensure the cloth is not too wet.
This way of working is also ideal for people who are less powerful in their hands due to muscular diseases or injuries. Wringing out still requires a considerable effort on our hands and wrists.With the help of a crane you can make it much easier. And mWith the help of spraying you can completely relieve any pain in your hands and wrists.
Tip 5. Spray with vinegar
You can also add cleaning vinegar to the spray bottle to properly degrease and disinfect the windows.
Tip 6. Pre-wash windows
If windows are too dirty or if there are too many grains of sand, you should first remove the grains of sand with a sponge or another cloth so that the iZi-Clean cloth does not scratch the next object.
Pre-washing applies to greasy interior windows but also to the extractor hood. First degrease with another cloth to prevent the grease from spreading further on the following objects.
If you have a tip, we would love to hear it. We wish you lots of cleaning fun with these tips.
Why should liquid detergent not be used?
Because liquid detergent contains greasy components, a greasy layer can remain on the cloth. This prevents the cloth from making direct contact with surfaces such as glass, which can prevent a streak-free result. To maintain the optimum performance of the cloths, it is important to avoid liquid detergent.
What to do if the cloths have been washed with liquid detergent?
Rinse or wash the cloths with vinegar to degrease them. This often helps to restore the cloths to their original functionality, so that they work perfectly as intended 😉.