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Home » Money Savin' » Thrifty Tips » Thrifty Tip: Use Newspaper to Wash Windows

Thrifty Tip: Use Newspaper to Wash Windows

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Got a pile of newspapers left over from all that coupon-clipping?

Since winter’s a long way off (and chances are, you won’t be needing those papers for fire starters), consider putting that stack of newsprint to good use by cleaning your windows the old-fashioned way!

You Will Need:

  • Spray bottle
  • White vinegar
  • Water
  • Newspapers
  • Rubber gloves (optional)
  1. To begin, mix one half water with one half vinegar in your spray bottle.  Mix well. (For a fresh, lemony smell you can add a bit of lemon juice to the mixture.)
  2. Put on your rubber gloves and crumple a sheet of newspaper really well.
  3. Spray windows with vinegar solution.
  4. Wipe dry with your newspaper.
  5. Stand back and admire your handy work!

One final word about wearing rubber gloves: As I said, this is totally optional. However, wet newspaper can leave you with that less-than-flattering, “My mascara bottle exploded all over my hands” look. If this isn’t your thing (as it’s definitely not mine), I suggest donning the still-not-uber-flattering rubber gloves. 😉

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June 21, 2011
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Comments

  1. Erin J. says

    June 21, 2011

    HAHAHAHA my hubby mentioned this just the other day and I gave him the “look”…. you know the one where you think they’ve just grown 2 heads.

    Reply
  2. Sarah Wright says

    June 21, 2011

    Works Great! I’ve never had a problem with Scratches on Glass. A friends Dad who used to have a bunch of Antique cars used to use newpaper on his antique car windows….I started doing it. Saves from having to do cleaning rag laundry!

    Reply
  3. jen says

    June 21, 2011

    Just a comment. Newspaper scratches glass. You shouldn’t use it to clean windows.

    Reply

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