Clean windows cheaply

11.08.2009 2-minute read From Editorial team

When cleaning windows, it doesn't always have to be expensive window cleaners. Here we have a few tips on how to clean your windows more cheaply:

Clean windows more cheaply

Vinegar

Windows that have limescale stains from rainwater can be cleaned simply by adding a little vinegar to the cleaning water.

Methylated spirits

Mixing a little methylated spirits with water also makes a great cleaning agent for windows.

Vinegar and spirits

Add some cleaning water to the Vinegar and Methylated spirits. The windows will become wonderfully clean.

Dishwashing detergent

Windows that are soiled with oily soot, for example from heavy traffic or domestic heating, can be cleaned streak-free in no time with dishwashing liquid. To do this, add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to the wash water and wipe dry with newspaper or an old cloth diaper.

Cleaning with rainwater

When it starts to rain, simply spray the windows with dish soap or keep wetting dirty spots with it during the rain. The rain simply washes the dish soap and the dirt away.

Newspaper instead of a cloth

A crumpled-up newspaper is enough for wiping dry; it dries the panes without streaks. This saves you from needing a cloth.

Nylon stockings

Don't throw away old nylon stockings; use them to polish your windows instead. The structure of the material removes all streaks and smears.

Read also: 5 tips for clean windows

Photo by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at

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Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's time. As a twin mom she also writes honestly and without a filter about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics. More about the site

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