Mrs Hinch fans rave about 50p item that leaves windows sparking and streak free
MRS HINCH fans have shared a 50p trick to get your windows sparkling – without leaving any streaks.
As the days are getting longer and the temperature is beginning to climb, you may have have started to notice that your windows are in need of a good scrub.
When cleaning windows, it can be tricky to prevent them from going streaky, but Facebook users may have found a simple solution.
Posting in the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, one person said: How on earth do I get my windows smear free?
“Everything I clean them with ends up making them awfully streaky”.
The post was flooded with helpful responses from cleaning whizzes, many who shared the same advice.
One person said: “I use old newspaper and glass cleaner.
“My local Tesco has a rack outside with free local papers and I just take a stash”.
Responding to this comment, another person said: “I was going to say that.
“Wash your windows and then dry them off with newspaper.
“I’m trying to scrounge some newspaper for mine as I no longer buy one”.
A third said: “I use soapy water and then dry it with a newspaper.”
A fourth added: “I use a scrunched up newspaper”.
A fifth said: “If you do them at night you will be able to see all of the smears.
“Use a newspaper to wipe them away”.
This cleaning method is super cheap, as you can pick up a newspaper for around 50p or even use a free local paper.
It is also an environmentally friendly alternative to using harsh chemicals on your windows and reduces waste, as you are recycling an old product.
Other methods suggested by the Mrs Hinch fans included using white vinegar, fairy liquid and Pink Stuff window cleaner.
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Dirtiest Items In Your Home You’re Probably Forgetting To Clean
Research shows people are exposed to an average of 60,000 types of germs on a daily basis.
Cleaning expert and Product Development Scientist at Astonish, Olivia Young, reveals the dirtiest items in your home and how to clean them.
Kitchen sponges or cloths
Some of the items we use to clean surfaces are actually the dirtiest. From wiping down worktops, to cleaning dishes, kitchen sponges or clothes are used multiple times throughout the day. And when doing so, it’s usually wet and warm, meaning if it’s not cleaned properly, it can be a prime spot for bacteria to grow.
As a general rule of thumb, if you’ve used your sponge for around two weeks – it’s time to replace it.
Shoes
Shoes are without a doubt an item in your home that is full of bacteria. A study suggested a single shoe sole has an average of 421,000 units of bacteria, but there’s no need to panic.
Most of these germs that gather on shoes won’t come into contact with other areas of your house, assuming that you take them off as you enter or put them in a box in your wardrobe.
Pet bowls and toys
Pet bowls have actually been found to be the third most contaminated item in households, meaning they are a breeding ground for germs and bacteria that could make you and your pet unwell.
Give them a wash with warm soapy water after each use to keep bacteria at bay. For toys, if they’re plastic you can soak them in warm water with either disinfectant or soap, soft toys can be cleaned thoroughly in a washing machine on a gentle cycle.
Toothbrush holder
Your toothbrush holder is probably not something you’ve considered to be dirty – but there’s more germs in the container that holds your toothbrush, than the taps on your sink.
Clean your toothbrush holder at least once or twice a week.