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Paint is very difficult to clean off from any surface and removing it from glass is no different. Once the paint has dried, trying to wipe it off with a wet cloth will prove unsuccessful. Nevertheless, there are a few ways you can prevent smudging the windows with paint and in the event you … View morePaint is very difficult to clean off from any surface and removing it from glass is no different. Once the paint has dried, trying to wipe it off with a wet cloth will prove unsuccessful. Nevertheless, there are a few ways you can prevent smudging the windows with paint and in the event you splatter the glass with paint there are tricks to remove it.
Typically, when there is renovation work going on that includes painting the walls or the window frames, it’s practical to use masking tape on the glass around the frames to protect it. However, many tapes just don’t seem to stick well to the glass surface and most of the time paint drops always find their way onto the unprotected surface.
Regular paint remover is not good enough and won’t work on dried-up paint. Instead, you can try to clean the paint off your windows by following the steps in our short and practical guide which presents you two approaches.
Removing Paint from Glass with a Scraper
Materials needed:
• Hand-held safety razor blade
• Cloth/Sponge
• Squeegee
• Small bucket
• Warm water
• Dishwashing liquid
Here is what to do:
1. Fill a bucket with warm water and some dishwashing liquid. Mix it until it becomes sudsy. The detergent will make it easier for the scraper to move over the glass surface, minimising the risk of scratching.
2. Soak the cleaning cloth or sponge in the solution.
3. Scrub the window to remove any dirt and grime from the surface. Next, rinse it using a clean wet cloth or sponge.
4. Wet the window again with the dishwashing solution.
5. Hold the razor blade at a 45-degree angle and carefully scrape the paint. Make sure the glass is wet while you are scraping with the razor blade, otherwise you may scratch it.
If you have recently painted areas around the window or window sill and the paint has not yet dried properly, it may be best to leave it until it has. Cleaning it with soapy water may cause the paint to run and ruin other surfaces.
6. Wipe the glass with a squeegee to remove any remaining moisture or streaks, and then with a cloth to polish the surface.
7. Check to see if all the paint has been removed. If there is still some paint on the glass, repeat the steps 5 and 6 until all the paint has been removed.
Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
Hey neighbours,
are you using the long weekend to tackle that long-over due reno? Or do you have a project you'd love to do in your home or garden but don't know where to start?
The experts at Resene are offering to help answer all your painting and decorating questions. Whether … View moreHey neighbours,
are you using the long weekend to tackle that long-over due reno? Or do you have a project you'd love to do in your home or garden but don't know where to start?
The experts at Resene are offering to help answer all your painting and decorating questions. Whether it's how to choose the right type of paint to cover a stain, how to go about planning a mural, or how long you really need to spend on sanding down that woodwork, they're happy to help.
Send us your question at homed@stuff.co.nz or leave it in the comments and we'll put the best questions to the Resene team (please note: we may not be able to answer every single question). The answers will be published in an article on Stuff ahead of the long weekend.
If you don't want us to use your comment or name on Stuff, please mention that in your post.
Have your say on our draft Acquisitions and Disposals Policy – the policy that tells us how council buys, sells, leases or transfers property. We’re proposing to streamline the process and to offer mana whenua a right of first refusal on some properties sold by council.
Find out more and have … View moreHave your say on our draft Acquisitions and Disposals Policy – the policy that tells us how council buys, sells, leases or transfers property. We’re proposing to streamline the process and to offer mana whenua a right of first refusal on some properties sold by council.
Find out more and have your say. Feedback closes on 15 April.
www.tauranga.govt.nz...
Today we remember the victims, families and communities affected on 15.03.2019
Consumer groups are warning seniors to be vigilant when being invited to join discount clubs with seemingly 'exclusive' offers.
Senior Advantage charges an upfront yearly fee of $39, claiming on its website that members can "save up to 70% at almost every store in New Zealand".… View moreConsumer groups are warning seniors to be vigilant when being invited to join discount clubs with seemingly 'exclusive' offers.
Senior Advantage charges an upfront yearly fee of $39, claiming on its website that members can "save up to 70% at almost every store in New Zealand". However, TVNZ 1 News, along with Consumer NZ, have voiced concerns.
For more information and advice, read our article in the latest SuperSeniors newsletter: bit.ly...
Our short getaway to one of New Zealand's most successful fashion stage shows is not to be missed, back on after the 2020 event was cancelled.
We take a unique journey to Wellington with the Northern Explorer train from Hamilton to Wellington, enjoy 2 nights in our waterfront city central … View moreOur short getaway to one of New Zealand's most successful fashion stage shows is not to be missed, back on after the 2020 event was cancelled.
We take a unique journey to Wellington with the Northern Explorer train from Hamilton to Wellington, enjoy 2 nights in our waterfront city central hotel, tour the sights and get ready for the highlight - an evening performance of WOW 2021.
We then fly back direct to Tauranga with Air NZ after visiting Te Papa the following morning.
These seats will sell fast so if you would like a stress free, fully escorted tour with pickup and dropoff from your home then call or email us today. For more information on the tour visit our website
No job is too big or small. We cater for all your moving and delivery requirements. From vans to trucks, we have something for every job
Do you know we help everyone? Some people get a bit stuck on our name, but you don’t have to have NZ citizenship to use our service. We’re here for everyone, no matter your nationality, age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality… (or other wonderful identifying feature of a person!).
Join us for CAB… View moreDo you know we help everyone? Some people get a bit stuck on our name, but you don’t have to have NZ citizenship to use our service. We’re here for everyone, no matter your nationality, age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality… (or other wonderful identifying feature of a person!).
Join us for CAB Awareness Week 8-14 March 2021, where we celebrate 50 years of serving the community.
www.cab.org.nz...
I see a notice that the TCC is starting the bin roll out in March, the commissioners should stop this immediately as there is 165000 bins to deliver to 55000 households and the cost to a bankrupt city is enormous.
It’s absolute folly to continue with this and It should be reined in straight … View moreI see a notice that the TCC is starting the bin roll out in March, the commissioners should stop this immediately as there is 165000 bins to deliver to 55000 households and the cost to a bankrupt city is enormous.
It’s absolute folly to continue with this and It should be reined in straight away.
Tauranga could lose 1100 construction jobs and $2.5 billion from the local economy unless major investments are made to help the city thrive and grow.
The Long-term Plan aims to address these problems, and others caused by our city growing faster than its infrastructure can handle.
We’ll be … View moreTauranga could lose 1100 construction jobs and $2.5 billion from the local economy unless major investments are made to help the city thrive and grow.
The Long-term Plan aims to address these problems, and others caused by our city growing faster than its infrastructure can handle.
We’ll be consulting on the plan from 7 May – 7 June.
Hi neighbours,
Looking for a regular car seat (not for babies, a regular seat for a car) Working on a project with my son, building a gaming chair.
If you happen to have one that you would like to get rid of, please let me know.
Thank you very much
The Tauranga Rotary Book sale at Harvard Way Mount Maunganui is on next Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th from 9am until 5pm.
Many people took the opportunity last Sunday to come and restock their bookshelves, while also helping worthwhile causes in our local community. If you didn't make it last… View moreThe Tauranga Rotary Book sale at Harvard Way Mount Maunganui is on next Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th from 9am until 5pm.
Many people took the opportunity last Sunday to come and restock their bookshelves, while also helping worthwhile causes in our local community. If you didn't make it last weekend, or you want even more, it is well worth a visit, because we have 1000s upon 1000s of books with the nonfiction sorted by topic and the fiction sorted by author!! We also have jigsaws, and games, cds and dvds and art.
Hope to see you there!
If necessary, please contact Ann Pritchard on 07 543 5350.
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