8 Tips for No-Streak Windows

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There’s nothing like looking out a crystal-clear window into your backyard or neighborhood. Trouble is, even cleaning your windows doesn’t mean that there won’t be streaks. That is, unless you use these 8 practical tips for no-streak windows. Get ready to be the envy of all your friends.

1. DIY Window Cleaner

Commercial cleaners may claim to be streak-free, and some of them are. But you can save money and frustration by making your own cleaner with a couple of things you probably already have.

2. Laundry Soap Hack

There’s a common, gentle laundry soap that is actually great for washing your windows: Woolite!

3. Another Hack — From the Dishwasher

Here’s a great window cleaner recipe that includes ammonia, rubbing alcohol, and Jet Dry for an amazing no-streak finish! You won’t even need a squeegee!

4. Eliminate Weather Streaking

You work hard to clean your windows — and then it rains. Rain is good, of course, but it can spot and streak your windows like nobody’s business. The solution? A product called Rain-X that helps water run off before it has a chance to make its mark. It can last for months!

5. Banish Hard Water

Here’s a DIY hard water eliminator you can make yourself, and you probably already have the ingredients: vinegar, dish soap, and lemon juice.

6. Don’t Use Paper Towels

Many of us reach for paper towels when it’s time to clean the windows. But they leave all kinds of lint and streaks behind. Instead of the old stand-by, use chamois cloths from the auto-care isle. Another great choice is microfiber.

7. Make Peace With the Squeegee

Yeah, it’s an extra step. And with some cleaners (see #3), you might not need it. But for streak-free windows, the squeegee should really be your best friend. Find one with a long handle to make reaching those high spots easier.

8. Erase the Streaks

Know what else works wonders on a window? A chalkboard eraser. Seriously! If you’ve got a clean window but spy some streaks, just rub them out with one of these school-house staples.