Q&A for How to Remove Paint from Windows

Whether you have a lot of paint or a little, you can use a scraper to loosen the paint from the glass. Use one that takes a single-edge razor blade, which can be bought for a few dollars at a general or hardware store. Remember to keep the blade as flat as possible against the glass. Take special care when scraping around the edge of the window where the frame is -- you don't want to cut the frame or the caulk that goes between the pane of glass and the frame. When you have loosened all the paint, you can remove the loose bits by wiping with a dry cloth. Then clean all the window panes with a little glass cleaner such as Windex and finish off with a dry lint-free cloth.

Use a hair dryer. Heat one area at a time, then use a utility knife (box cutter) to gently remove the paint. Do NOT press too hard, or you will scratch the glass. You can also use a kitchen knife. Wipe with a soft dry cloth, then move on to the next stain. Don't forget to feel for any remaining bumps. If you detect any, remove them the same way.

Spray Easy-Off oven cleaner, which removes oil and paint. Do not breath the Easy-Off spray, because it's pH burns the lungs. Open all the windows and run outside for a few minutes after spaying the Easy-Off oven cleaner on the windows. Use Windex and a roll of paper towels to clean the paint and Easy-Off from the window.

If the tape won't simply peel off, you can use the same method as removing paint from glass. Get the tape wet with boiling white vinegar, and rub the tape until it starts to peel off. Use something like goo-be-gone to remove any remaining sticky residue.