Clean Dirty Window Tracks With An Easy Solution From Amazon

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While every part of your home gets dirty with time, there are certain hidden nooks and crannies that are less likely to draw your attention. One of these places that you may be forgetting to clean are the tracks of your windows. Since they separate the outside of your home from the inside, window tracks are constantly bombarded by outdoor grime and indoor debris, all of which becomes a stubborn mess that is difficult to clear away. A specialty tool from Amazon, however, can help make the job easier — the XANGNIER Window Sill Cleaner Tool.

Retailing for $11.99, this kit comes with 10 individual pieces, each of which is made with pristine window tracks in mind: six window track cleaning brushes, two 2-in-1 mini dustpans and brush cleaning tools, and two crevice cleaning tools. The materials are designed to not only fit into small spaces but to also use gentle abrasion to lift stubborn dust and debris that has become lodged in window tracks.

At the time of writing, customers had given these tools a 4.5-star average from 275 reviews. They praise the tools' value and ease of use, as well as their effectiveness for window cleaning. One five-star review on Amazon states, "This 10-piece kit is a great value and saves a lot of time during detailed cleaning. If you like keeping your home spotless, this little set is worth every penny!"

A tool dedicated to clearing out stuck-on grime and debris in your windows sounds pretty great, but if you want the best results, adding a pre-cleaning step is a smart move. Fortunately, you likely already have all of the supplies needed to clean your window tracks. Grab a box of baking soda and sprinkle the powder onto the tracks, then pour some white distilled vinegar into a cleaning spray bottle and thoroughly spritz the baking soda until it is fizzy all over. Once the fizzing has settled down, go in with your cleaning brushes, scrubbing away any stubborn debris that you see. While the brush will take away some of the baking soda and vinegar residue, you will likely need to make a couple more passes with a damp microfiber cloth to leave it sparkling.

Finally, while the right tools can make cleaning the difficult corners of your house easier, they don't magically do the work by themselves. In order to ensure that your window tracks stay clean, put yourself on a cleaning schedule. Once a year is likely enough for most homeowners, with the best time to clean your windows and tracks preferably being in the spring after temperatures have warmed up. If you find your window tracks are getting gross too quickly, you can always squeeze in another cleaning session in the fall.