Are you tired of windows and mirrors being covered with cloudy streaks after cleaning?
Professional cleaners have kept this trick a secret for decades, but it has made its way onto social media.
Real Simple called the paper "the best tool for windows," and celebrity interior designer Kelly Wearstler admitted on the Living podcast: "This is the only method I use for my projects. No rags!"
The reason is the printing ink.
As Clorox chemist David Whitman explains, it contains microbeads that act as a mild abrasive, polishing glass.
A study by the American Chemical Society found that newspaper absorbs 30% more liquid than microfiber and leaves no lint.
But it's important to choose the right newspaper. "Avoid glossy magazines—their paint contains plastic," warns cleaning expert Lisa Bronner on the blog Organic Housekeeping .
How to achieve the perfect result?
Mix 1 cup of water, 50 ml of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Spray on the glass, then wipe with crumpled newspaper. The starch creates a protective film against dust.
For difficult stains (such as fingerprints), it is recommended to add a drop of dishwashing liquid to the solution. The grease disappears instantly.
Reviews confirm: the method works even in extreme conditions.
Andrey from Norilsk writes on the forum: "After the renovation, all the windows were covered in white stains from the plaster. I thought I'd have to change the double-glazed windows. I tried newspaper with vinegar - now the windows look like they're in an Ikea store."
The mistake 90% of people make is washing windows on a sunny day. As the experiment by Martha Stewart Living has proven, the liquid dries quickly, leaving streaks. The best time is a cloudy morning.
Author: Elena Shimanovskaya