The interest in “going green” is rising, as more people get involved in protecting the environment. Many are interested in safer ways that they can clean their homes, as opposed to the traditional, potentially dangerous chemicals found in home cleaners. Fortunately, there are a number of alternatives, some of them money saving.
Window washing has several green alternatives, both homemade and available in stores. One can make a very simple and low cost window cleaning solution at home, using one half cup of white vinegar with a quart of water. Once mixed, this solution can be placed in a spray bottle and wiped using a lint free cloth or newspaper on the window. Many people will wipe the solution using the cloth and then buff the window after using the newsprint. If one has problems with the windows looking streaky, adding a little bit of liquid soap (either hand or dish soap) to the mixture is usually effective.
It is recommended that one wash their windows in the early part of the morning on a sunny day to take advantage of the natural light that will highlight smudges and streaks so that windows will be their cleanest.
For someone who prefers to buy a premixed product, many conventional companies are now offering green alternatives. These items can be purchased at most mass merchants or may be available at a natural living retailer. There is also the option of buying products online, which can offer a wider selection of options.
JR Watkins sells an Aloe and Green Tea Window Cleaner that is sold in a traditional spray bottle. This product is biodegradable and non toxic, making it safe for any home. It has a pleasing scent that lingers after cleaning. Arm and Hammer Essentials glass cleaner uses concentrated refill bottles to cut back on plastic packaging used. These refill bottles are often cheaper than traditional bottles of window cleaner as well. It is easy and often cheaper to become green when washing one’s windows.
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