Clean windows: With these home remedies you can clean dirty windows without chemicals

Created: 03/10/2022 13:51

By: Andrea Stettner

In spring, many people have to clean their windows.

If you want to do without chemical glass cleaners, home remedies can help you to get streak-free windows.

As soon as the sun shines in spring, dirty windows really come to light.

Dirt, fly droppings and fingerprints can then hardly be hidden.

If you want to do without chemical cleaners when cleaning windows, you can also use

.

But you don't have to worry about unsightly streaks on the window panes: With the right home remedies and the right cleaning technique, you can clean the windows without streaks.

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With home remedies you can clean your windows without any chemicals.

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Cleaning windows: household remedies that are recommended for cleaning

Natural home remedies have become increasingly popular in recent years: Whether for cleaning the bathroom, kitchen or floors - cleaners without chemicals are very popular with the environmentally conscious generation.

But even the grandmothers knew how to use home remedies in the household - after all, they are cheap and versatile.

The following home remedies have proven effective for cleaning windows:

• vinegar or vinegar essence

• spirit

• lemon juice

• black tea

• detergent

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properly, you should rely on these home remedies*.

Clean windows with detergent

A classic way of cleaning windows is, of course,

-up liquid : The all-rounder among the cleaners is not only suitable for washing dishes, but also for cleaning windows, as it has a fat-dissolving effect and is also gentle on the material.

It can therefore also be used to clean the window frames.

However, you should always use dishwashing liquid sparingly, because too much dosage can result in streaks.

A dash of dish soap in a bucket of water is enough.

It is best to use ecological washing-up liquid, as it is particularly environmentally friendly.

Clean windows with home remedies: vinegar, vinegar essence and lemon

Vinegar or vinegar essence is not only great for removing stubborn limescale - the household remedy is also perfect for cleaning windows.

is enough.

However, vinegar is quite aggressive due to its acidity, so you should make sure that the mixture does not come into contact with the plastic frame and the seals.

Rinse with clear water - done!

If you like, you can also use lemon as a natural glass cleaner: simply mix the

and some water and fill it into a spray bottle.

Clean windows with alcohol

You should also be economical with the dosage of alcohol and only use it

to clean the window panes.

You should definitely leave out seals and frames to avoid damage.

Please use gloves.

Window cleaning with black tea

Black tea is not only considered healthy, it is also a real insider tip when cleaning windows: Its tannins remove dirt and grease.

To make a natural window cleaner, pour

and steep.

Once the tea has cooled, dilute it with lukewarm water.

Better not: Clean windows with baking soda or soda

Proven home remedies in the household are soda (also known as washing soda) and baking soda (also known as baking or cooking soda).

, as it can

.

Baking soda is also not recommended for cleaning windows, as it smudges the glass.

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Tips for cleaning windows with home remedies - this is how it works without streaks

To ensure that window cleaning with home remedies succeeds without leaving streaks, heed the following tips:

• Tip 1: Do not

   clean windows in the sun or when it is very hot, otherwise there will be streaks. 

• Tip 2:

  The

  window frames should be cleaned

  first - only then do the panes follow.

  Otherwise you may end up wiping the dirt from the frame onto the clean, streak-free windows.

• Tip 3:

  If you polish the window panes

  quickly

  , you will have fewer streaks afterwards.

• Tip 4:

  Do not use fabric softener

  when washing your cleaning rags

  , as its residue can also cause streaks on the window panes.

You can read here which tools for window cleaning ensure a streak-free view.

You can also read which home remedies you can use to remove dirt and nicotine from the plastic frames of the windows.

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