Do you have to use soapy water to apply window film?

• <div><p>If your window film doesn’t come with an installation kit and its own application solution, you can make your own—but don’t use soap! Instead, use 1 teaspoon of baby shampoo mixed with a gallon of bottled water. Make sure the bucket in which you mix this solution is completely clean.</p></div>

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Q: What material is residential window tint made from?

• <div><p>Tinted window films for houses are usually made from a micro-thin sheet of thermoplastic resin called polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that offers the strength and flexibility needed when fitting film to a window. Homeowners looking for a solution that insulates a window without blocking light from a home should investigate<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-use-low-e-glass-or-window-film-block-out-heat.htm"> low-e glass vs. window film</a>. </p></div>

Q: How do you black out a window cheaply?

• <div><p>You can easily and cheaply use tin foil or cardboard to black out your windows. Save a pretty penny by cutting either material to the size of your windows and taping it to the window. This is one of the easiest and most budget-friendly blackout solutions, but it definitely isn&rsquo;t the most aesthetically friendly. </p></div>

Q: Do you have to use soapy water to apply window film?

• <div><p>If your window film doesn&rsquo;t come with an installation kit and its own application solution, you can make your own&mdash;but don&rsquo;t use soap! Instead, use 1 teaspoon of baby shampoo mixed with a gallon of bottled water. Make sure the bucket in which you mix this solution is completely clean.</p></div>

Q: How dark should I tint the windows in my house?

• <div><p>You can tint the windows in your house to about 50% or lower if you want the windows to boost your privacy. This tint will make your windows much darker, making it more difficult for people passing by to see inside your home. However, keep in mind that tints this dark can be thick, which may mean you lose out on any energy-efficiency benefits. </p></div>

Q: Can I apply window security film myself?

• <div><p>Applying window security film yourself is possible, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. This task is simple in theory, but getting the product to sit on your windows evenly and without bubbles underneath is challenging for DIYers who lack the necessary experience and tools. You might save money on labor by applying it yourself, but you might also end up with a film that doesn&rsquo;t look appealing, prompting you to start over and spend the money on a professional installation anyway. Plus, most window film manufacturers will void your warranty if you install the product yourself.</p></div>

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Last update on October 25, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Jeromy replaced window blinds with curtains for us. Also helped fix our toilet. Easy to work with!
Hogue + Timber - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in May 2015
It went very very well. They were efficient. They were neat. They were fast. The windows worked beautifully.
Renewal by Andersen - San Francisco
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Reviewed in March 2014
Extensive prep work was done as the pait on wood trim on numerous windows had blistered and peeled. Many windows also needed to be reglazed. Two month after job was finished we noticed the paint applied to the new surfaces had absorbed into the wood and needed an additional coat. El Gato...
El Gato Painting & Restoration Inc
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Reviewed in August 2013
After years of living with drafty aluminum windows, we finally decided to replace all windows and doors in our home. I am a stay at home mom, so I had the time to search and shop around for the best value that we could get for our hard-earned money. I had 4 or 5 different window dealers come...
Montgomery Sansome LP
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Reviewed in March 2013
They came, they washed the windows and they did an okay job. The reason I have a slightly negative feeling is that they were removing screens to get to the windows to wash them and I just discovered one of the screens was damaged.
America's Best, Inc
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Reviewed in January 2012
they showed me samples of different window coverings. I asked for samples to keep for a week or two. then I made my decision as to color, etc.
MCWHERTER WINDOW COVERINGS
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Reviewed in October 2011
After buying a new car I bought a 5 wash card. Every time I left, there was lint all over my windshield, water spots on my car and smudged and streaked windows. After each trip I've had to redo the cleaning of the windows with WIndex and paper towels. I've used up all 5 of the washes on my...
DUCKY'S CAR WASH
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Reviewed in August 2011
I called Burlingame Glass on Monday. Mike came out to see the window that afternoon and take measurements. Sue in the office was great about calling to schedule, give prices, etc. Marlin and Lucas came on Friday. They were friendly and professional. The window was in a hard-to-reach spot perched...
BURLINGAME GLASS CO
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Reviewed in January 2010
We broke glass in an antique window and I shopped around for the least expensive way to fix it. California Quality Glass and Mirror was the least expensive by quite a bit. I just brought the window in one day, and the next it had a nice new piece of glass inside. Everyone there was VERY...
California Quality Glass & Mirror
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Reviewed in November 2009
The team at Just Windows was highly professional, polite and respectful of being in our home. They did an excellent job on every single window, including sky lights and many very large size panes. They spent a lot of time doing the "light power wash" of the outside walls, including some hand...
Just Windows
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