Tip: Cornstarch Window Cleaner
Archived on 07/08/2009
I have always had trouble with cleaning windows. I always get streaks. I saw in an old book to use a handful of cornstarch in a bucket of lukewarm water. I add also a little vinegar about 1/4 - 1/2 depending on the size of the bucket. Mix. Use a wash cloth to wash window, then I use a hand towel to dry the window and a final towel to get it all dry. I have 18 windows in my house and 3 entry doors. I can wash them all on the outside with 1 bucket of water, 1 wash cloth and 3 - 4 hand towels (when the final towel gets too wet I replace it with another). Then I get a fresh bucket and do the inside. If your towels are limited, you can dry them on the close line and do the inside/outside the next day.
By Beth from Bloomfield, IN
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RE: Cornstarch Window Cleaner
When my new windows were installed the glass company included a spray can of glass cleaner. I accidentally used my spray starch, thinking I had the cleaner. The windows sparkled. At my age it's called "sometimers." (08/20/2008)
By siris
RE: Cornstarch Window Cleaner
This is a great tip. I'm gonna have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing. I couldn't help but notice that you are from Bloomfield, Indiana - me too! (08/26/2008)
By Lori
RE: Cornstarch Window Cleaner
White vinegar rubbed on then wipe off with crumpled up balls of newspaper, old fashioned but works fab. (09/10/2008)
By meggymolly
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Tip: Cornstarch Window Cleaner
Archived on 08/14/2008
For cleaner windows the inexpensive way use 1/2 cup cornstarch to a quart of warm water. Stir well and put in a spray bottle and your windows will come out crystal clear.
By Georgia
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tried everything to eliminate hard water spots off outside;vinegar;newspapers;window cleaners,etc...Help !!!!! Nothing works!! (02/17/2006)
By Bill
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Bill --
Try rubbing alcohol! It should cut right though the hard water spots .. Then use regular cheap shaving cream, not the gel, to prevent the spots from reappearing! Works great on shower doors.
Good Luck!
Rebekah (02/17/2006)
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