How to Clean Windows

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Sparkling windows are often the finishing touch to a clean, comfortable and inviting home. Although clean windows can be achieved through the use of many store-bought chemical products, the same results can be achieved using two environmentally friendly and common household products: vinegar and newspapers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Wait until nighttime. Cleaning warm windows or windows exposed to the sun may result in unexpected streaks or spots after the cleaning.
Step2
Find black and white printed newspaper.
Step3
Fill a spray bottle with 1 part white vinegar and 3 parts clean, cool water.
Step4
Add several drops of liquid dish detergent into the solution if you've never used a vinegar solution on your windows. The detergent helps remove the residue of chemical products previously used on the glass.
Step5
Spray the vinegar solution onto the windows.
Step6
Drench a crumpled newspaper page with the solution.
Step7
Wipe down the window with the newspaper.
Step8
Get a dry piece of crumpled newspaper when the solution is almost completely wiped away and finish wiping the glass. Finishing with a new piece of dry newspaper helps prevent streaks.
Step9
Go over the windows with a new, dry chalkboard eraser after you have cleaned them to get an extra fine shine.

Tips & Warnings

  • Repeat the cleaning process regularly. Make the solution without the liquid dish detergent in subsequent cleanings.
  • Spray the vinegar solution on car windows and windshields and wipe them down during winter months to prevent ice formation.

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