Cleaning mineral deposits off of glass

Question

How do I remove mineral deposits from windows???
I've tried cleaning with vinegar on both the inside & outside of the windows...is it possible it's on the inside of the double paned window? 
If so, how can I clean it??

Linda Cabler · Answer

Make  you  own window  cleaner.  Put 1/2 bottle  of  rubbing  alcohol  and  1/2  bottle of  hydrogen  proxide and   tsp  dawn in a 5  gallon  bucket of  of  water. will  de clean  the windows.  They  wont  streak and  they  dry  fast.  I  did that  when I owed a cleaning  company.

Les and Gina · Answer

Your windows may lost it gas you might want to have a glass repair person come out and take a look if it has than they will clean the glass when they repair the window

Janet Pizaro · Answer

It sounds as though the seals have broken inside you windows.

Felicity Woodruffe · Answer

Use rain away spray or wd40

Connie · Answer

4zero steel wool will not scratch glass. I have successfully removed water spots with the steel wool and straight vinegar. Between the double glass streak or foggy stains are not for DIY. Either replace the windows or have a window company repair the seal, and clean at the same time. Usually window replacement is a better option.

Bryan's Workshop · Answer

Hello, that is condensation. You have a faulty seal, so moisture and air got between the glass panes and created the spotty foggy look. You'll need to get the seal fixed. I suggest calling a professional, because something as small as a millimeter hairline cut can cause condensation like that. Some companies can fix the problem without replacing the window too. Look for a company that will give you a free quote and consultation. Good Luck with your window!

Sherrie · Answer

If it's on the inside the seal is broken. On the outside sometimes it becomes etched and you can't get it off because of its damaged.  Vinegar will usually take it off after awhile if it isn't damage.  We have all see glasses that have damage from water that won't come clean.

Anna · Answer

You will have to replace the glass on those panes.  Call a glass shop.  They will come out and measure and replace the glass.  They will reseal also.  Much cheaper than replacing the whole window.  I've done it for lots of windows on my house.

Linda Cabler · Answer

we  owned  a  commercial  cleaning  service.  We made  our own  window  cleaner that works  . Does  a great job and  is  fast.  1/2 bottle  of  peroxide.  1/2  bottle  rubbing  alcohol.  1 tsp  dawn.  put  all ingredients  in a  5  gal  bucket of  hot water.  The  peroxide gets out the  deep  beddd  dirt and the  alcohol  makes  it  dry  quickly  with no  streaks. Use newspaper  to dry  window  with.

Annie · Answer

I agree that this looks like condensation from a leaky seal and probably between double paned glass.  On the off chance that is on the surface either inside or out, try denatured alcohol.  I worked in optics for 30 years and it's the best for getting grime off glass.

Sherrie · Answer

You might try a week solution of weak muriatic acid, or use The Works Toilet Bowl cleaner on a cloth.  It has a weak muriatic acid in it.  I would use a cloth and wet the cloth if his is on the outside of the window this might work to take off the hard water build up, you can see it work and may need to repeat this several times.  Here is the deal if it is etched it will work temporally only.  I do this for hard core cleaning.  If you don't have problems with your shower Windows, or hard water build up don't use it.  
We use this cleaning hard water build up from rentals and apartment complexes where we see a lot of hard water build up.  Use gloves, where a mask.  Rinse  and clean it.

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

Here's a post that might help https://chascrazycreations.com/eco-friendly-window-and-mirror-cleaning/

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