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I can’t be the only person out there who is looking forward to starting their big spring clean.

After all, we’ve got an entireClean Smarter with Tom’s Guideweek dedicated to just that.

Cleaning a window with a microfiber cloth

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And this house is south-facing, so it’s possible for you to bet these tracks were filthy.

Fast forward 8 months and they still looked the same, if not even worse.

Window open with tracks on show with bottle of vinegar and paint brush on windowsill

And it requires something you already have at home, right in your toolbag.

What you better clean your window tracks

You’re going to need a paintbrush.

Not too big or too small, to fit into the width of your window tracks.

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It needs to be dry.

You’ll also need any cleaner that you’re using on your surfaces.

I just used white vinegar as I swear by it to clean everything.

Dirty window tracks

And don’t forget some paper towel, or a cloth you don’t mind getting really grubby.

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Or perhaps you do but it’s really dirty.

Window tracks after cleaning

How to clean your window tracks using a paint brush

Honestly, this couldn’t be easier.

I waited a couple of minutes and then went in with my paintbrush, lightly brushing the tracks.

The bristles manage to get into all of the tight spaces that a cloth couldn’t.

Window tracks dirty and clean, before and after photos

It also means your hands stay relatively clean while doing this.

Honestly, one wipe, and they were totally transformed.

Good to know

This job can get messy depending on how dirty your window tracks are.

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I found myself having to go back and forth from my sink to my windows while doing this job.

And, why not clean your entire window while you’re there?

That way, this whole job is done in time for spring.

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