Natural light and a bigger sense of space can be brought to a home by skylights.They won't let in as much light over time.The materials used in every skylight will be irreversibly damaged if a skylight is MzEd with soapy water or vinegar only.
Step 1: The furniture and decorations should be moved out of the room.
Dust and spider webs may come down when you clean with soapy water and possibly vinegar.While you clean, take furniture and wall decorations to another room.If you can't move furniture, cover it with a tarp to protect it from damage.Take pictures and small items out of the room.
Step 2: Dust, spider webs, and water can be caught by laying tarp or towels on the floor.
Put some plastic tarp or large towels on the floor underneath the skylight to protect it and make it easier to clean afterwards.As you clean, water, soap, dust, dirt, and other things will fall from the ceiling and if they fall onto a tarp or towel you can simply take it outside and shake it off.A plastic tarp is ideal as it covers a large area and you can fold it up at the corners without spilling anything.If you don't have access to a tarp, use a towel.
Step 3: The rag must be tied at the end of the pole to reach the skylight.
Tie an old rag tightly to the end of an extendable pole or a long-handled mop, because you don't care too much about it.If you choose to use a mop, you don't need to attach a rag, but if you use an extendable pole, place the rag's center on top of the pole and tie the adjacent corners together.The pole can be secured with string.Place the rag on the tip of the pole, pull the sides down, and then tie a string around all the corners to hold it in place.If you don't have access to a ladder, set up a stepladder or regular ladder in a safe and balanced way.
Step 4: In a bucket, mix a few drops of dish soap and water.
Prepare in advance by mixing just a few drops of dish soap in a bucket full of water, because you will use soapy water for both the outside and inside of the skylight.A good mix of detergent and water can be found in a 1 US gal bucket.Use regular dish soap without ammonia or specialty cleaning chemicals, as these chemicals will destroy a plastic skylight or the film over glass skylights.If you have hard water, use distilled water.You shouldn't leave mineral deposits on your skylights.
Step 5: Dust and debris can be removed by wiping the skylight with a dry rag.
If you don't need soap or water to remove dust, you can sweep it away using a rag tied to a pole.Shake off the rag when you're done and then soak it in soapy water so you don't mess with the bucket.If you don't want to get your rag dirty before you wash the skylight, you can use a broom or a dry mop.
Step 6: Take the rag-tipped pole or mop head and wring it out.
Make sure to keep the rag over the water so that the drips don't go back into the bucket.You will almost certainly get very wet if you ring it out over the bucket.Adding more soap may be necessary if the water in the bucket doesn't foam up.When the surface of the water begins to foam, add a few drops at a time and mix the solution.
Step 7: The soapy rag or mop head should be put over the skylight.
Hold the pole straight up with the rag at the top and drag it across the skylight to wash away the dirt.Use a mix of side to side, up and down, and circular motions to get every inch of the skylight.The interior of a skylight is not the dirtiest part, so it should be cleaned quickly.Don't scrub too hard or poke the skylight with the pole.If you push into it forcefully, the pole's sharp tip could damage it.
Step 8: It's best to use a mix of white and water.
Put 1 US gal of water in a bucket and mix 2 c (120 ml) of white vinegar with it to make a solution.It is possible to clean stubborn marks on the skylight with the help of vino.Grease may have spattered on skylights, so it's a good idea to clean them with a liquid.If you don't remove the gunk right away, try more.
Step 9: The pole is attached to a dry mop or towel.
Take off the rag and put it in your bucket.To dry it off, tie a dry towel to the pole and rub it against the skylight.Depending on how saturated your washing rag was with water, this may take several attempts, so be patient and use multiple towels if necessary.A dry mop absorbs a lot of water.Make sure the mop is clean and hasn't been used in a while or you'll end up making the skylight dirtier.
Step 10: Set up a ladder.
You don't have to climb very high if you opt for a shorter part of the roof.Make sure the ladder is sturdy before you use it.If you have a way to get to the roof without a ladder, you can use the patio in the bedroom to climb.
Step 11: Pick up a dry towel after soaking a soft sponge in the cleaning solution.
You don't have to bring the bucket up the ladder with you if you soak your sponge in the soapy water.Go up the ladder with a dry rag on your shoulder.
Step 12: Remove loose debris by wiping the exterior of the skylight with a dry towel.
To get rid of dirt and loose particles, wipe the outside of the skylight with a dry towel.This will make it easier to clean the skylight and reduce the number of streaks.You can use a power washer to get rid of these things, but be careful when using power tools on the roof, and consider spraying it from the ground if you can reach it.
Step 13: The sponge should be wiped over the surface of the skylight.
The soapy sponge can be used to remove dirt, rain, and cloudy build up.Start from the top of the building.To prevent dirty water from dripping on the areas you've already scrubbed, work your way down to the bottom of the skylight.The exterior of the skylight is dirtier than the interior, so be prepared to spend a few minutes scrubbing and using a little more elbow grease.Since they could scratch or damage your skylight, don't use abrasive cleaning pads.
Step 14: It's a good idea to use a mix of water and vinegar for stains.
If there are any tough stains, like droppings or tree sap, mix 2 c (120 ml) of white vinegar in 1 US gal (3.8 L) water in a bucket.You will need to wash it with your regular soapy solution after this helps to loosen tough marks.You don't have to climb the ladder while also carrying a bucket if you soak a microfiber towel in the solution.
Step 15: You can spray the skylight with a hose if you climb down the ladder.
Climb down the ladder and grab the garden hose.To get rid of soap, spray down the skylights with the "jet" setting on your hose nozzle.If you let it dry in the open air, it should be completely cloud-free.If you don't have a "jet" setting on your hose nozzle, you can put a block on the end of the hose with your thumb.