Home Cleaning Hacks:
The Window Edition
Streak Free Window Cleaning
Want shiny, streak free windows that don't require harsh chemicals? Did you know store bought window cleaner can leave a waxy residue behind? It's as simple as looking under your sink! This homemade solution will leave your windows clean, free of any residue and sparkling!
GLASS
What You Need:
2 cups water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon liquid dish soap
1 spray bottle
Directions:
Combine ingredients in spray bottle, close, shake well combining all ingredients and allow to settle. Spray lightly on the glass and wipe clean with a microfiber cloth. Repeat until you have reached your ultimate shine!
Dirty Window Tracks?
Have you ever opened your windows on that first day of spring only to notice dirt, dust and grime coating the tracks between your window screen and the glass? Yuck! The last thing you want is for all those allergens and pollutants to get into your house and ruin the fresh air from outside. Plus, this little trick for cleaning your window tracks is a subtle way to make a significant impact.
TRACKS
What You Need:
Baking Soda
White Vinegar
Liquid Dish Soap
Wet Rag
Paper Towels
Old Toothbrush
Butter Knife
Directions:
First, use a vacuum cleaner attachment to remove the large debris. Dust the inside of the tracks with a liberal amount of baking soda. While the baking soda rests, start mixing the solution. Mix equal parts water and vinegar together in a spray bottle. Add several drops of liquid dish soap to the mixture. Shake well to combine solution and allow to settle. Spray the solution over the baking soda and let sit for 30 seconds. Agitate the baking soda and liquid solution with an old toothbrush. Use a butter knife to get to some of the hard to reach places. Wipe clean with wet rag and dry with paper towels.
How to Clean Your Blinds
Do you ever feel like you just can't get each plank of your blinds equally clean? Want an easy cleaning hack that is inexpensive, fast and made with things found in your home? Here is an effortless way to remove unwanted dirt, dust and allergens from your blinds in no time.
BLINDS
What You Need:
Kitchen Tongs
2X Microfiber Cloths
2X Rubber Bands
Directions:
Wrap the microfiber cloths around each side of the kitchen tongs. Secure both ends with rubber bands. Slide the tongs around the blind slats and start sliding back and forth. Viola! Clean, dust and allergen free blinds.