You don't need to go to the store and buy Windex or whatever else glass cleaner there is. They still leave streaks anyway. Here is a way you can save money and actually enjoy cleaning.
Add Distilled Vinegar and water (Equal parts) in a spray bottle, and you can use this to clean mirrors or glass doors or windows. You would need to use newspapers (yes newspapers) save your paper towels they cost much more than newspapers. That's it only $3.00 max for 6 months no streaks no smells.
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When I need a qucik sparkle in the bathroom (mirror and crome)I use rubbing alchohol on a wash cloth. Take out the streaks, germs and leaves a good shine.
YICHE123/26/2011 9:50:00 AM
Nice to see that someone else does the same thing as I do! I haven't bought any window cleaner in months and I don't miss it. My mixture is 2 cups of water to 1/2 cup of vinegar and a dash of dish soap and that's it. Newspapers come in handy also.
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When cleaning windows, mirrors, glass doors, etc. use newspaper to wipe the windex from the glass, because it cleans, but does not leave fuzz or lint from the cloth.30