How do you prevent surfaces from becoming streaky?

Streaky surfaces are a common problem when cleaning, whether it involves windows, stovetops, glass tables, or stainless steel appliances. But why do streaks appear – and how can you remove them? The answer varies depending on the material and the dirt, but here we go through the most common causes of streaky surfaces and how to clean them easily for a sparkling result.

Streaky windows – common causes and solutions

 

If we start with windows that can easily become streaky, it is because particles remain on the surface or because something is added during cleaning that forms clusters (streaks).

To solve this problem, a surface with a great deal of particles on it, such as a window near a road, should first be cleaned with water and a scraper to remove the bulk of the particles (dust/sand). The window can then be polished to a shine with window cleaner.

It is important to use a product with one component that dissolves deposits and another that removes clusters and precipitates, such as salts. 

Glass surfaces that become streaky – stovetops, oven glass, microwaves

Other glass surfaces, such as glass tables, oven glass, the microwave, and the stovetop – grease is often the problem here. 

Here's how:

1. Solve the grease problem with hot water on a cloth and soap spray.

2. Dry thoroughly and rinse the cloth between drying sessions.

3. Then remove the patchiness with window cleaner and a window cloth or a lint-free paper towel.

Stainless steel surfaces – how do you avoid patchiness?

A common tip is to dry the surface after cleaning with a little olive oil on a dry cloth —this usually solves the patchiness, but it leaves a greasy surface that some people do not want. 

If you do not want to use the oil trick, we suggest the same method as for hobs and other glass surfaces described above.

However, we know that some surfaces—especially somewhat older stainless steel surfaces—still become patchy. You can take a dry microfiber cloth and apply a little sour filmjölk (plain, as sour as possible), polish the surface with it, and hopefully it will improve! 

Cabinet doors – how to avoid streaks

All cabinet doors except those painted with linseed oil paint can be cleaned with soap spray.

Here's how:

1. Spray onto a soft microfiber cloth, not directly onto the door, and wipe it clean.

2. Wipe the entire door from top to bottom.

3. Change the cloth as needed.

 

 

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Questions and answers 

 

 

1. Why do windows become streaky?

Because particles remain on them and the cleaning product used causes clusters to form.

 

 

2. Why do my stovetop and oven door never get clean?

The problem is usually grease, which needs to be removed before polishing with window cleaner.

 

 

3. How do you prevent stainless steel surfaces from becoming streaky?

 

The problem is also often grease, which can be solved by adding more grease or removing it according to the advice above.