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From cooking ingredients to reading material, the five best tools for cleaning windows are already in your home.
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1. Cornstarch. It's a surefire (and budget-friendly) way to sparkling-clean windows. Mix one teaspoon of cornstarch and one teaspoon of liquid dish soap into a gallon of water. Be sure that it's all mixed well together, soak a clean sponge in it, and wipe down the windows.
2. Phone Book Pages. Swap out your paper towels for phone book pages. They'll clean away dirt and residue without leaving a mess on the window.
3. Newspaper. Who needs expensive micro-fiber towels? Instead, grab a newspaper. Simply crumple up a few pages and buff the window for a streak-free shine.
4. Coffee Filters. If you've gone digital and no longer receive your news in paper form, use coffee filters instead. You'll get similar streak- and lint-free results.
5. Old T-shirts. A well-washed cotton t-shirt is the secret to glass so clean, you'll think the window was open. Simply buff the window with a t-shirt after you've finished the cleaning job.
Looking for more cleaning guidance? Check out our Daily Clean-Up tips.