I use a 50/50 vinegar and water mix with a few drops of Dawn for all of my windows, inside & out. Another "secret" to sparkling windows is to use newspapers to wipe it clean although I tend to use a microfiber cloth. The choice is yours. Just make sure whatever you use is lint free. Wishing you the best. -Linda
Deanna I have used this recipe for homemade outside window cleaner and love the results.
1/2 bottle of Jet Dry rinse aid (or approximately 3 1/2 ounces)
4 Tablespoons rubbing alcohol
1/4 cup ammonia
1/4 cup dishwashing detergent
2 gallons of hot water
I just mix everything in a bucket and use a long handled brush. Scrub the windows and rinse it off with a hose. The Jet Dry keeps streaking down so their is no need for a squeegee.
Old fashioned but highly effective is Bon Ami cleanser (comes in a container like a cardboard tube with shaker top). There's a chick and "Won't scratch, ever" on the label. Dampen a sponge with water and sprinkle some Bon Ami onto it. Clean off your dirty window being sure to catch those corners! That's why a rectangular sponge works well. Your window will look like it has a powdery coating but don't worry, this is as it should look. Work your way around house cleaning desired windows. When you get back to your starting point, take a sheet of newspaper, yep, newspaper with the print and all, and crumple it into a loose ball/wad and proceed to wipe off the now dried Bon Ami. Voila!!! Clean streak free windows, easy peasy.
Every time I clean my mirrors, they end up having tons of streaks and almost look worse than before I started. What could I use to clean them that won't leave streaks...
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Hi Deanna,
I use a 50/50 vinegar and water mix with a few drops of Dawn for all of my windows, inside & out. Another "secret" to sparkling windows is to use newspapers to wipe it clean although I tend to use a microfiber cloth. The choice is yours. Just make sure whatever you use is lint free. Wishing you the best. -Linda
Deanna I have used this recipe for homemade outside window cleaner and love the results.
2 gallons of hot water
I just mix everything in a bucket and use a long handled brush. Scrub the windows and rinse it off with a hose. The Jet Dry keeps streaking down so their is no need for a squeegee.
Old fashioned but highly effective is Bon Ami cleanser (comes in a container like a cardboard tube with shaker top). There's a chick and "Won't scratch, ever" on the label. Dampen a sponge with water and sprinkle some Bon Ami onto it. Clean off your dirty window being sure to catch those corners! That's why a rectangular sponge works well. Your window will look like it has a powdery coating but don't worry, this is as it should look. Work your way around house cleaning desired windows. When you get back to your starting point, take a sheet of newspaper, yep, newspaper with the print and all, and crumple it into a loose ball/wad and proceed to wipe off the now dried Bon Ami. Voila!!! Clean streak free windows, easy peasy.