There is a simpler way.

1. In the Terminal, navigate to your $HOME directory: `cd ~`

2. Remove all the `.DS_Store` files:

        find ~ -name ".DS_Store" -depth -exec rm -f {} \;

3. Relaunch finder going to: Force Quit → Finder

4. Set your global preferences using ⌘J and press the *Use as default* button.

5. Now, every folder you open or create will have the new settings.