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Like cleaning my car, cleaning my windows seems like a chore around the house that always sets me up for failure. It doesn't seem to matter how much I scrub and buff, I constantly end up with soapy streaks staring back at me. Sometimes, I wish I'd just left my windows as they were.While I've tried following advice on how to clean windows and leave them streak-free, at this point I'm inclined to just blame my cleaning products and give up. That's easier than blaming my own cleaning skills, right?Instead of throwing in the towel though, I find myself constantly on the hunt for hacks that promise a streak-free solution and I'm hoping this expert hack will be the answer. Not only is it affordable, but it uses two unusual household items I already have in my home. Costing nothing to try, I thought I'd give it a go and I was surprised by the results.How does it work?
(Image credit: Future)Allan Reid, uPVC specialist and founder of Art Windows and Doors knows a lot about windows. He also advocates for a really simple cleaning technique that I'd never heard about before and it uses two items – white vinegar and newspaper.It sounds like something you'd try out when there weren't any proper cleaning products available, rather than something you'd opt for instead of cleaning products.But, Reid says it's worth trying: "It does sound a little strange if you've never tried it before. But it works surprisingly well. You don't get those annoying bits of fluff left behind, and it helps leave the glass looking really clear."It's really cheap and easy to do, following these three simple steps:Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a bottleSpray it on windowsQuickly scrub it with scrunched up newspaperReid adds: "Sometimes we convince ourselves we need loads of products for every little job around the house. But this is one of those simple tricks that's stuck around because it genuinely works."With that bold statement in mind, I thought it was only fair to give it a try and see if I can finally get rid of those streaks that seem to appear as soon as I think I've done a good job.Here's what happened when I tried it
