DIY window cleaner: All you need is shampoo – NEWS.com.au

Cleaning supplies might be in high demand but a Melbourne mum has found a way to sidestep that aisle at the supermarket.

When it comes to spotless, streak-free windows, a member of the Mums Who Clean Facebook group says a mixture made with hot water and shampoo is as good as any store-bought window cleaner. Plus, its one less thing to pick up on your weekly shop.

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Sharing her discovery in the group she says all you need is a bucket, hot water, shampoo, sponge and paper towel.

Put hot (as hot as your hands can take) water in bucket, add a squirt of shampoo and mix it up, she writes.

Dunk your sponge and cover your entire window with the solution. Leave it for a minute or so until it's almost dry then buff with a square of paper towel.

Streak-free spotless windows with so little effort. Just did all my windows today inside and out so quickly.

Responding to a comment, the Melbourne woman confirmed her trick is effective on a range of grime and build-up, including dog slobber.

My back sliding door was caked with dog slobber/muddy dog paw prints and this worked well, she wrote.

Commenting on her Facebook post, other members also suggested diluted dishwashing liquid, baby shampoo and vinegar as other DIY alternatives.

I use dish washing liquid, then wipe over with cloths in clear water to get soap off and when almost dry. I use [an] old clean dry rag to go over them, perfect every time [sic]. My rags are old tea towels, commented one user.

We used vinegar other day. The windows came up awesome, shared another.

This handy trick comes as many supermarkets report empty shelves due to coronavirus-induced panic shopping.

While basic pantry items like pasta, flour and rice have been raided, so too have things like disinfectant, toilet paper and most cleaning supplies.

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