Window cleaning is an excellent way to refresh your home for the new year, particularly if they’re left in a sorry, grime-laden state. Some may discover that despite their best efforts with various cleaning products and methods, those stubborn smudges and streaks just won’t shift.
But before you reach for the white vinegar – a common household item often used to clean windows – the cleaning experts at Keen Clean have another natural solution up their sleeve. Instead of tossing them in the rubbish, they recommend using tea bags – yes, that’s correct – to make your windows shine once more.
The cleaning experts swear by black tea, asserting it “makes the best glass-cleaning solution there is around”. It’s incredibly straightforward.
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Begin by saving your used tea bags, without milk, and keep them in a container. After you’ve amassed 10 to 15, allow them to steep in hot water until the mixture turns a dark brown colour.
Then decant it into a spray bottle. You now have the “perfect solution for streaky windows”, reports the Express.
The specialists said: “It’s the only thing that will leave your windows sparkling and streak-free as if a professional had done the cleaning.”
To utilise your homemade cleaner, liberally spray it across your windows and employ a squeegee to wipe away any excess tea. Take a few sheets from an old newspaper – as many as you require – but remember not to scrunch them; they need to remain flat.
Wipe either downwards or sideways, but never both, applying pressure as you go. Continue until all dirt is removed, leaving you with “perfectly streak-free windows in three minutes”.
The use of newspaper while wiping your windows and applying pressure ensures that no moisture remains, which greatly decreases the likelihood of streaks. Black tea’s secret weapon for window cleaning is tannic acid, which serves as a cleaning agent that tackles dirt and grease effectively.
For optimal results when cleaning windows, aim for a cloudy day or during early morning or late afternoon to circumvent direct sunlight, as it can lead to the cleaner drying too quick and causing streaks.