North Texas throws two things at windows that a lot of cleaning advice doesn't account for: wind-blown dust and mineral spotting. Both change how you should actually clean glass here.
Work around the wind, not against it
Dust resettles fast on a windy day. Clean windows on a calm morning or evening when possible, and avoid cleaning the exterior right before a dust event if you can help it. If wind is unavoidable, work in smaller sections and dry each one immediately rather than letting cleaner sit and attract dust back onto the wet glass.
Deal with hard water spots directly
Hard water leaves mineral deposits that plain glass cleaner won't fully remove. Check the glass manufacturer's care instructions before using an acidic cleaner or mineral remover, especially on coated glass and nearby stone or metal. Avoid abrasive tools, test an approved product on a small area and ask a professional about stubborn deposits.
Use the right tools, in the right order
- Squeegee over paper towels or rags for anything beyond a small spot-clean — it's faster and leaves fewer streaks
- Microfiber cloth for the edges and sill, where a squeegee can't reach cleanly
- Work top to bottom so drips get caught by your next pass instead of re-dirtying a finished section
Interior vs. exterior
Interior glass mainly needs dust and fingerprint removal and can be kept up with a simple glass cleaner and microfiber cloth. Exterior glass in this climate accumulates dust, pollen, and hard-water spotting from sprinklers or rain, and typically needs a real squeegee-and-solution approach rather than a spray-and-wipe product to come out streak-free.
Screens matter too
Dusty window screens are one of the most overlooked contributors to windows looking dingy even right after cleaning — dust blows through a dirty screen and resettles on the glass almost immediately. Rinsing or vacuuming screens when you clean the glass extends how long the windows actually look clean.
When to call a professional
Second-story or hard-to-reach windows, storefront and commercial glass, and a full seasonal exterior clean (especially after spring pollen or a dust event) are the situations where professional window cleaning pays for itself in both safety and result. See home window cleaning or commercial window cleaning for what that looks like in Wichita Falls specifically.