Cheap and effective homemade window cleaners revealed

In stores, we find a variety of window-cleaning products with strong cleaning ingredients. Spray the window, wipe it with a cloth, and in a few minutes, enjoy clean and shiny windows.

What should you do when you run out of cleaner? In such a situation, it's worth reaching for products you might have in your kitchen cabinet. They produce similar results to store-bought cleaners and are much cheaper.

If you run out of window cleaners and need to wash your windows, don't worry. You probably have everything you need at home. Black tea works excellently in washing windows, leaving no streaks, smudges, or residue of dust and dirt. Moreover, it can clean all glass surfaces, including oven doors and mirrors.

How to clean windows with tea? Simply brew a few bags of black tea and let it cool down. Soak a paper towel in the prepared tea and thoroughly wash the windows. During washing, streaks will appear, but they will disappear once it dries. Polishing will not be necessary.

Our grandmothers often washed windows with a solution of water and vinegar. Vinegar not only cleans thoroughly but also gives windows a shine. To use it for window cleaning, simply mix 3.5 oz of vinegar with 17 oz of warm water. Then, soak a paper towel or a microfiber cloth in this solution and thoroughly wipe the windows. The result will be shiny and streak-free windows. Unfortunately, the vinegar smell will linger in the house for about an hour after washing the windows.

Many people also use diluted dishwashing liquid instead of dedicated window cleaner. To do so, add a tablespoon of liquid to 17 oz of warm water. Soak a soft microfiber cloth in this solution and wipe the windows. The result is clean and shiny windows.