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(@Texas_girl)
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So I've been here a week now (yea!), and we're in a rental by the beach so I'm sure you guys can imagine what my windows look like by now. I tried to clean them with 409 glass & surface cleaner, and I think I just spread the salt spray around! Is there any special way or product I should use to clean them?

Thanks


 
Posted : August 23, 2008 2:49 pm
Trade
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Cheap vodka works.


 
Posted : August 23, 2008 2:56 pm
(@Texas_girl)
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I guess that will make cleaning fun! 😉


 
Posted : August 23, 2008 4:03 pm
(@Beach_Bumz)
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I was thinking you drink the cheap vodka and then you won't care so much about your windows 😉


 
Posted : August 23, 2008 4:08 pm
(@Linda_J)
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We leave ours open all the time!!


 
Posted : August 23, 2008 5:16 pm
dntw8up
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Ammonia works best for me.


 
Posted : August 23, 2008 11:05 pm
 trw
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you can get a cheap bottle of vodka for cleaning at plaza extra for 2.98 a bottle


 
Posted : August 23, 2008 11:46 pm
Jules
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Someone sent me a bulk pack of microfiber towels. They are fantastic for cleaning windows. You don't even need a special cleaner-- just water. I get two buckets of water-- one for the dirtier rinse and a second dunk to get the towel cleaner before swiping more windows. Absolutely streak free, less elbow grease, less expense, quicker! A second towel is used to dry.


 
Posted : August 24, 2008 12:45 am
(@stephaniev)
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can someone come and clean my windows?


 
Posted : August 24, 2008 6:04 pm
(@GoodToGo)
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I've used a variety of products to clean windows over the years but the best old reliable standby is a mixture of vinegar and water. It will clean any gunk on your windows as it is a weak acid.


 
Posted : August 24, 2008 6:08 pm
(@Alexandra)
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the vinegar-water is good to wipe your applicances down with also to keep the salt condensation from building up and speeding rust/corrosion.


 
Posted : August 24, 2008 6:34 pm
(@stt007)
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i use ammonia, vinegar and water, but i'm not sure ammonia helps,,,in fact i wonder if that hurts the rust situation.


 
Posted : August 25, 2008 6:51 pm
(@Suzette)
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I use vinegar and water - and I use a squeegie. I got one in the auto dept at good ole K-mart. Works great.

If you would like to practice, please feel free to come to my house !!!


 
Posted : August 25, 2008 8:05 pm

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