Struggling with rain, dust, and fingerprints that dirty your windows right after cleaning? Commercial products like Starwax Vitres can be pricey and underwhelming.
As a seasoned home cleaning expert with years of hands-on experience, I'm sharing my go-to pro tip: a simple method to keep windows flawless three times longer. It's easy, budget-friendly, and uses everyday items—water, baking soda, and newspaper.
- Baking soda
- Vinegar water
- Microfiber cloth
- Newspaper
- Sponge
1. Wet the sponge.
2. Sprinkle baking soda on the scrubby (yellow) side of the sponge.
3. Wipe the sponge all over the glass, both sides.
4. Follow up by wiping with the microfiber cloth.
5. Finish by buffing with newspaper dampened in vinegar water.
Voilà! This reliable grandma's trick delivers streak-free, crystal-clear windows that stay clean three times longer. No haze or residue—the vinegar-infused newspaper repels dust and grime, postponing your next clean. Perfect for home windows, car glass, and even shower walls.
No baking soda? Mix your own effective cleaner: For 1 liter, combine 900 ml water, 100 ml 70% alcohol, and a few drops of white vinegar in a spray bottle. Shake, spray on windows, and wipe with newspaper.
