Cleaning Windows, Cleaning Screens, and Other Bits of Country Lore

By The Readers Of Mother Earth News
Published on March 1, 1989
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ILLUSTRATION: BILL LESSNER
"Non spotting" dishwashing detergent works exceptionally well for cleaning windows as well.

The end of winter marks the beginning of a new season of chores.

Cleaning Windows

I have a fast and easy way to clean the exteriors of windows. First, mix a handful of powdered electric-dishwasher detergent into a pail of hot water. (The secret is to use a product that advertises something like: “Leaves your glasses sparkling clean with no spots.”) Wash the outsides of your windows with this mixture, using any method you prefer, and immediately rinse them with a strong spray from your garden hose. Just let them air-dry, and your windows should be cleaner and shinier (with fewer spots) than ever before.

Norbert Sanek
Nashville, Tennessee

Cleaning Screens

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