I work at starbucks, and to clean our windows and other glass things, we use the coffee filters because it's lint free, and doesn't leave streaks behind.. no matter what angle you look at.

So basically.. what is all of your input on this? Good idea? Bad? Mikey? Wannabe? Chime in everyone! Just a thought!

-Aaron

 

Interesting idea

Coffee filters do not have lint. So, that's a solid idea. However, do you find the filter disintegrates as it gets loaded with window cleaner?

Coffee filters are definitely cheap. So, it won't hurt to give it a whirl. Try it a few times and let us know how it works out!

 

At starbucks, we have really big ones so I usually put like two or three together and it does the job well! As long as I don't lather the window, it just gets wet.

I'll steal some when I go back to work and let everyone know! Could be a cheap idea to MF towels .

Thanks for the input mikey! I just didn't know if it would damage our windows!

 

Is there something bad about using regular newspaper?

 

Yup! First, once the newspaper gets wet the ink will transfer to your hands. Yuck! Second, the newspaper often starts falling apart during cleaning which leaves bits of paper on your window.

Honestly, I've tried newspaper, paper towels, various weaves of cotton towel, and various weaves of microfiber towel. To date, the most effective tool I've found for window cleaning to date are waffle weave microfiber towels. Regular microfiber towels work well too, but I find the waffle weave towels are easier to get a streak free result with. Finding WW's that are small enough to handle for window cleaning is not always easy though as most are designed for drying the car. Currently, I'm using Cobra MF WW Glass Towels and I've been very pleased with them. If you take care of your towels they'll last you a long, long time.

This doesn't mean I'm not open minded about using other tools to clean the window. I've just found something that personally I'm very happy with.

 

Waffle weave MF towels are the best thing I've ever used on glass too

 

interesting idea.... am guessing that the reason we dont use filters is that they would be expensive as glass cleaners (compared to paper towels for example)

if you get them for free and they work for you, then you have a good choice!

i used newspaper for many years too, before mfs- but since big blue has been around i have been using it.

i use big blue when washing the car, and paper towels (with glass cleaners) for quick detail (on the glass only)... and after reading mikeyc's recent review, i just might have to buy another mf- for glass only!!

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=426436

 

Have you tried the meguiars hybrid glass towel? (synthetic threads mixed with cotton threads). Seems to do an excellent job on the glass, but tends to snag very easy. Also, the quality of the towel is not the best so you'll prob have to replace it often, but for me at least it seemed to do a great job cleaning the windows.

 

[QUOTE=blurnj13,Sep 29 2006, 03:41 PM] Have you tried the meguiars hybrid glass towel?

 

yup those are what I meant. quality was definately not great.. but seemed to do the job for cleaning the glass. The one I had didn't seem to leave any lint. The main prob I had was that it fell apart pretty easy by snagging on the wiper, but considering I paid $4 at R&S stauss didn't really complain. Currently I just use an old waffle weave towel (old pakshak) to clean my glass, but I definately didn't have the sort of problems you did with the duo-fiber.