Clean windows can make a huge different to the appearance of your home. Often, we don’t notice our windows until the sun hits them and we can then see all the dust, spider’s webs and grubby finger marks all over them.

The best way to clean outside windows is to get a bucket of soapy water and a car sponge. You may even want to use car shampoo or if not washing up liquid. You can then give the windows a really good rub with the sponge and also clean all the plastic trim around them too. If your water starts to get dirty, remember to change it often as there is no point in trying to clean glass with dirty water.

Invest in a window squeegee, as it will make the task of drying the windows so much easier. These squeegees can come in a number of different sizes and can often be picked up for as little as a pound from bargain homeware stores. As soon as you have washed the window, pour some clean water over and then immediately use the squeegee going vertically from top to bottom. This should leave a perfect streak free finish. If there are any water marks left, use a shammy or a piece of newspaper to clean them off.