Window Cleaner (Heloise)

By Hklbrries

Dear Heloise: Years ago, you printed a recipe for a window cleaner. I would appreciate it if you would print the amounts. Thank you. — Marge in New Jersey

Marge, I’m happy to share this longtime Heloise money-saving hint. A lot of readers have been asking this question recently. There are several solutions you can use, but here are two of my favorites.

The first is ammonia-based. Mix 1/2 cup of nonsudsing ammonia with 1/2 cup of rubbing alcohol and 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid. Add enough water to make a gallon. Be sure to wear gloves when mixing, and have good ventilation.

The second is vinegar-based. Mix 1/2 cup of white or apple-cider vinegar with 1/2 cup of water.

Put each solution in a clearly marked spray bottle. To leave your windows streak-free, and save money, try drying with crumpled-up newspaper. When cleaning windows, dry right to left on the inside and up and down on the outside. That way, you know which side any streaks are on. — Heloise

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Preparation

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