Yes, however, it is advisable to spray the product onto a clean, soft cloth, and then use it to wipe the surface as opposed to spraying the wall directly with Windex.
Use warm water and an all-purpose cleaner for walls with latex paint. Wash this type of paint with a soft sponge and a safe, all-purpose cleaning solution like water, dish soap, and distilled white vinegar. Dip a clean sponge in your wall cleaner, wring it dry, and gently clean your wall.
Absolutely not. The main ingredients in Windex, according to SC Johnson, are basically caustic chemicals that are geared toward trapping, lifting, and holding on to dirt/grime.
Add just a few drops of dish detergent or a few tablespoons of vinegar to approximately half a bucket of water. Once these solutions have been mixed together, use a soft sponge to gently remove dirt and grime from your walls. Make sure to wring out the sponge thoroughly between each scrub and rinse session.
You can also use most non-abrasive multipurpose cleaners on this type of paint or make your own by mixing one teaspoon of liquid dish soap and ¼ teaspoon of white vinegar into one quart of water. This cleaner should work on most latex paints. Finally, oil-based paints can take a slightly stronger cleanser.
You can use Windex® Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner on your car's tinted windows, mirrors, glass, chrome, stainless steel, plastic, and vinyl surfaces.
Don't leave the streak-free shine behind when you reach for a multi-surface cleaner that kills 99.9% of germs‡, viruses^, and bacteria† on hard, non-porous surfaces. Windex® Disinfectant Cleaner Multi-Surface leaves behind a fresh citrus scent without any dull residue.
For best results, use a Windex® Multi-Surface Cleaner on countertops made from marble, granite, ceramic tile, enameled paint (appliances), stainless steel, and chrome.
Bias cautions that you should never use a degreaser or any other harsh chemical cleaners on latex-painted walls. “If marks don't come off using just soap and water or white vinegar and water, you'll have to repaint."
Countertop, glass cook top, tile, and grout grime won't stand a chance against Windex. The product works on granite, marble, and laminate countertops, and—best of all—won't erode or damage grout. No need to even switch cleansers when you switch to wiping down enamel and stainless steel appliances.
The reason most glass cleaners on the market are blue is that, during the 1960s, Windex's original recipe used a translucent blue dye to help it stand out from the pack. In response to this product's popularity, many customers began associating the color of light blue spray with glass cleaners.
How Often to Clean Walls. As part of your regularly scheduled chores, painted walls should be dusted and cobwebs removed at least monthly—twice a month is even better. You should clean smudges and dirt around doorknobs and light switches weekly.
Knowing the finish of your wall helps to determine your level of exertion to avoid damaging the paint. Generally speaking: The higher the gloss or sheen, the easier to clean, e.g. satin/pearl, semi-gloss, high gloss. The lower the sheen, the gentler you need to be, e.g. flat, matte, eggshell.
For best results, make sure you completely rinse suds. Do not allow product to dry before rinsing, rinse windows from top to bottom and use Windex® Outdoor Sprayer when the temperature is above 55º F. If the product is applied to eaves or siding above windows, it may drip down on windows.
Just spray, rinse and let dry for a streak-free shine on the outside of windows, patio furniture, playsets and more.
A. Some commercial glass cleaners contain wax, which can leave a streaky residue. Washing windows on a sunny day or using hot water can also cause streaks, because the cleaner dries too quickly on the windows.
Spray a stronger mix of 1:1 water and vinegar (or Windex, or glass cleaner) at your window, so that the solution covers most of the glass. (I found Windex to work better, but if you have pets—or kids—who frequently lick outdoor windows, vinegar may be the best route for you.)
Because of the chemicals in it, Windex can be an effective cleaner, even for extra-dirty (read: gross) surfaces like the inside of your toilet bowl. Try spritzing the inside of your toilet bowl with Windex.
Kitchen and bathroom walls need regular cleaning. Living areas and bedrooms can probably do with an annual wall-washing, at most. Spot cleaning keeps lesser-used guest bedrooms clean for years. Kitchens and bathrooms need the most attention because moisture and oils in the air cause dirt to stick to vertical surfaces.
If painted walls are losing luster, instead of adding a fresh coat of paint, give them a thorough cleaning. Deep cleaning your walls once a year brightens up a room. Take care to clean the walls enough to improve their appearance, but not so much to streak or damage the paint.
Start spot cleaning with water and vinegar
This is most likely to work if you tackle wall-stains as soon as you see them,' advises Vera Peterson, president of Molly Maid a Neighborly company. 'If plain water doesn't work, try cleaning with vinegar. Add a little to your damp sponge or cloth and gently scrub the walls.