retired64 Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Having trouble getting rid of film on windows and mirrors with regular window cleaners. We heat by using a Mr. Buddy heater and I’m wondering if the propane could be the culprit. How do I get rid of film? Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 We use the Mr. Buddy as our primary heater and don't have any film on our windows. Try vinegar and water(50/50). If that doesn't work try more vinegar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired64 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Thank you, I will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 You also need ti to figure out what is causing the film on the windows. Do you always have a vent open and drawing air out when cooking? Vent over the range turned on? That is all I can think of that wou;d cause a film on the windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 4 hours ago, SWharton said: You also need ti to figure out what is causing the film on the windows. Do you always have a vent open and drawing air out when cooking? Vent over the range turned on? That is all I can think of that wou;d cause a film on the windows. Smoking? We inherited a painting from Dave's Mom who smoked a lot. We had the painting cleaned and the siblings didn't recognize it even though it had hung in their living room all through their childhoods. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Svennigsen Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 vinegar is good for your problem. I also use vinegar for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthy-beast Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 For cleaner windows with less streaking use cotton, not paper towels. Do not use fabric softener on the towels for cleaning windows. Quote 2020 Platinum F350 6.7L CC DRW, 2021 Riverstone Legacy 37mre 5th wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 We use Sprayway glass cleaner . It's the best we've found . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 Glass cleaners don't cut some grime such as grease. At times I have cleaned hard to clean windows by using a heavy duty cleaner such as Awesome and then followed up with glass cleaner. We had a 5er with a window behind the stove and that was the only way to get it clean. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Can't knock it unless you've tried it . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Pat & Pete said: We use Sprayway glass cleaner . It's the best we've found . Agree!!! Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) My MIL, a heavy smoker, was known for trying things until she found what worked best. She taught me to use ammonia in water--apply with a rag then squeegee it off. Linda Sand Edited February 27, 2020 by sandsys Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 7 hours ago, sandsys said: My MIL, a heavy smoker, was known for trying things until she found what worked best. She taught me to use ammonia in water--apply with a rag then squeegee it off. Linda Sand Sprayway takes all the work of mixing and such out of the equation . And , your MIL maybe didn't have the Sprayway option . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Pat & Pete said: Sprayway takes all the work of mixing and such out of the equation . And , your MIL maybe didn't have the Sprayway option . She probably didn't have the Sprayway option but since it says, "ammonia free" I doubt she would have used it, anyway. She didn't find most commercial products to work best. I'm not sure how much of that might have been because of allergies. Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, sandsys said: She probably didn't have the Sprayway option but since it says, "ammonia free" I doubt she would have used it, anyway. She didn't find most commercial products to work best. I'm not sure how much of that might have been because of allergies. Linda Sand She sounds a lot like myself . I like home brews . They generally work as good or better than stuff we pay big bucks for . I guess that kind of shows my penny pinching side , too . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcwndsr Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Try A-Maz cleaner, it’s a paste with non-scratching abbrasive. https://www.amazon.com/MAZ-Cleaning-Package-Items/dp/B005TARFMW Quote Tom and Mare The Breeze RV https://thebreezerv.wordpress.com 2002 National Sea Breeze 2004 Harley Electra Glide Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Actually, when it's reached this point you need a fine abrasive to cut through it. The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is a very fine abrasive. Lubricate with a good window and glass cleaner and it'll cut through most films. I use it regularly to detail our cars. Generic erasers are just as good. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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