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    What do you use to clean windows and mirrors? The Windex I have does a terrible job, or I am just an awful cleaner, LOL! Everytime I clean I have streaks. Help!
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    Funny you should bring this up. I've been using Windex forever and it's always done a great job until lately. I've been wondering if they reformulated it or if it's just me doing a crappy job....lol

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    Vinegar and newspaper. ( Not the ads part )

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    Vinegar and newspaper also. No streaks, no lint, no chemicals, less money spent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by acidcookie View Post
    Vinegar and newspaper also. No streaks, no lint, no chemicals, less money spent.
    And better for the environment

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    vinegar and newpaper thats what my mum taught me

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    Thanks for the quick replies. So you use straight vinegar, or do you dilute it? You spray it on the window and then wipe off with the newspaper?
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    I dilute my vindegar to : 1 part water and 2-3 parts vinegar. It works great and easy to mix, and inexpensive. I have never tried the newspaper though, good idea.
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    Oops, I meant 1 part vinegar to 2-3 parts water. Sorry!!
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