
They help hold the water on the glass longer, and also make it easier to see any water marks that need wiping off. The suds are important to lubricate the rubber as it passes over the glass, making it a lot easier to turn the squeegee.


The biggest problem with this is that it doesn't sud up. Some people recommend vinegar in warm water. I've tried a lot of them, and seem to always come back to Palmolive (soft on the hands and does a great job). At the cleaning supplies shop you can spend a lot of money on all kinds of window cleaning detergents. 'Morning Fresh' and 'Palmolive' are probably the most popular detergents. I hate to be the one that lets the cat out of the bag since there are a lot of window cleaners who jealously guard their secret formula, but I don't see any point in not telling.

Take care using scrapers on glass! If you don't know the correct methods, you could cause permanent damage! Check point 2 in 'How to do it' below.
