When was a kid, I used to want to be a window washer – the kind that rappels like a ninja down sky scrapers. I loved washing our car windows with a squeegee while my father put on gas. There is power in a squeegee; as you glide it across a soapy glass surface, you [...]
Category Archives: surfaces
How to Clean Glass
August 13, 2008 – 12:40 am
How to Clean a Porcelain Sink
March 27, 2008 – 3:11 am
Porcelain sinks are not as common as they used to be. They still show up in bathrooms pretty regularly, but in the kitchen, where colorful substances are routinely poured or washed into the sink, builders usually opt for non-porous, easy-to-clean stainless steel. But if, like me, you’re easily charmed by old apartments or houses, there’s [...]
How to Clean Stained Glass
October 1, 2007 – 11:18 pm
Cleaning stained glass windows can be a scary thing. So scary, in fact, most people with stained glass in their homes never clean it. Well, some of those people are probably just lazy. But you can clean stained glass both safely and easily if you just use the right supplies and techniques. Lucky for you, [...]