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Old 09-06-2011, 03:43 PM
 
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How do you make a window spray cleaner? I've seen recipes using vinegar, ammonia, liquid soap, etc, how to put together?

I have black appliances, and nothing seems to get them clean, including Windex. Seems all it does is smear, and they aren't that dirty! The only cleaner that works is Lysol kitchen spray cleaner, but its so expensive for everyday use.
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Old 09-06-2011, 07:22 PM
 
Location: Philaburbia
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A 50-50 solution of white vinegar and water will clean just about anything.
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Old 09-06-2011, 07:44 PM
 
Location: southwestern PA
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Simple Green and a cotton cloth have my black appliances clean and streak-free.
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Old 09-07-2011, 11:21 AM
 
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Simple Green and a cotton cloth have my black appliances clean and streak-free.
aren't black appliances a pain! Perhaps its the cloth, I was using paper towels, maybe cut up an old tee-shirt
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Old 09-07-2011, 02:11 PM
 
Location: southwestern PA
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aren't black appliances a pain!
:::shrug:::
I don't think they are a pain at all!
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Old 09-07-2011, 03:36 PM
 
Location: Afghanistan
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  • 1/2 cup ammonia
  • 2 cups rubbing alcohol
  • 1 teaspoon dishwashing soap
  • 1 gallon water
Window Cleaner
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Old 09-07-2011, 03:41 PM
 
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I don't think they are a pain at all!

Mine show all the smudges, fingerprints, etc
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Old 09-07-2011, 09:19 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Whatever cleaner you go with use cloth tea towels to clean. I get them at the dollar store(sometimes 2 for a dollar) they clean windows and appliances with no streaks.
And they go in the washing machine to re-use. Even using the cheapest cleaner( I use ammonia and water...make my own) I get NO streaks.
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:52 PM
 
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How do you make a window spray cleaner? I've seen recipes using vinegar, ammonia, liquid soap, etc, how to put together?

I have black appliances, and nothing seems to get them clean, including Windex. Seems all it does is smear, and they aren't that dirty! The only cleaner that works is Lysol kitchen spray cleaner, but its so expensive for everyday use.
I use the same cleaner for everyday use. The forty ounce bottle is 2-3 dollars at Target/Walmart. I usually get the 96 or 128 refill at Home Depot or Lowes for a lot cheaper per ounce.

I then make a 2-1 solution with the Lysol cleaner in my own sprayer and it lasts three times longer and cleans just as well for everyday use. If I have a really nasty mess then I use it full strength. All cleaners can be diluted and most of the labels recommend it for most cleaning jobs.
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Old 09-09-2011, 08:34 AM
 
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I agree with the 1 part white vinagar to one part water in a spray bottle. Works great and isn't expensive. Only problem is that DH hates the smell of vinagar!
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