Tuesday, April 5, 2011
9:21 AM
If your getting home ready to sell this spring, it's important to make those windows shine! We all know there are handy dandy cleaners out there available for purchase, but these products are harsh on the environment and your family. If you wouldn't put it in your mouth, why would you spray it in your home? Here is a simple solution to make those windows gleam for sale, and that is better for your home environment!
Mix a green window cleaning solution
Commercials cleaners leave behind a waxy residue on windows that can result in streaks. A homemade window cleaning solution made with vinegar and water helps cut through grime, minimizes streaking and water spots, and prevents windows from fogging.The first time you clean your windows with a homemade vinegar solution, include a few drops of dish detergent to eliminate the waxy buildup. Combine these ingredients in a spray bottle for streak-free windows:
- ¼-cup white vinegar
- ¼- to ½-tsp. eco-friendly dish detergent
- 2 cups water
After an inaugural washing, keep your windows spotless with a window cleaning solution made from 2 teaspoons white vinegar mixed in 1 quart warm water. (Too much vinegar can etch window glass, which results in clouding.)
You can whip up gallons of window cleaning solution for a few dollars: A 32-ounce bottle of white vinegar costs about $2. A 16-ounce bottle of eco-friendly dish soap costs about $3.50. By comparison, a 16-ounce bottle of commercial window cleaner costs about $3.
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