How to Use Vinegar and Newspaper to Clean Windows

Try a simple homemade solution to get your windows spotless.

Cleaning windows isn't a fun job, but it can be done effectively with simple household items. Not only does this method save you a trip to the store, it helps get rid of the extra newspapers you might have lying around.

Things You'll Need

• Rubber gloves (optional)
• Spray bottle

Instructions

1. Put on rubber gloves. You don't have to do this, but it might get messy.

2. Crumple a single sheet of newspaper in your hand well. You want to try to make the paper as soft as you can without ripping it. This will make it easier to handle.

3. Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Shake well.

4. Spray the window with the vinegar solution.

5. Rub the newspaper on the window in a circular motion. Put some muscle behind it to really work out dirt and streaks.

6. Wipe the window dry with a clean sheet of newspaper if any vinegar solution remains.

References

• Care2: How to Clean Windows With Vinegar
• Anyclean: How to Wash Windows the Old Fashioned Way