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Posted by james_powers SD CA (My Page) on Thu, Jul 14, 05 at 13:16
| Anyone know of a way to remove water spots from windows? Windex just does not cut it!!! Is there a homemade solution I can make? |
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RE: Water spots on windows
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Ammonia or rubbing alcohol should cut the spots then use windex to spiff back up the glass.
I don't use Windex anymore. Dollar General stores carry a foam window cleaner. There's other stores that have foam window cleaners also but I don't know your area. Anyhow, the foam cleaners are easier to use and seem to have a higher ammonia content without being smelly. They leave an excellant shine.
I hate spots too. And kid noses :) |
RE: Water spots on windows
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- Posted by dian57 M-H Valley NY-5 (My Page) on
Fri, Jul 15, 05 at 5:53
| I use ammonia and water for nearly all my cleaning and it works great. I remember reading somewhere that baking soda in water makes glass shine, but don't recall the proportions. |
RE: Water spots on windows
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I started using the microfiber (I know you know what I mean, for the life of me Im having a small brain fart) cloths..wet, wash the window, (I dont use soap), use a dry one to wipe off...virtually streak free!
(Is it miracle cloths? ) I shouldnt post before coffee :) |
RE: Water spots on windows
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- Posted by dian57 M-H Valley NY-5 (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 17, 05 at 8:10
| Yasmine, considering you posted BEFORE coffee (I'm not brave enough to attempt it), you used the correct word. They are Miracle cloths made of microfiber. And, yes, they are fantastic. If only I could prevent some others in my house not to use them to check the oil in their car, I'd be much happier. Good thing I get them at the Dollar Store. |
RE: Water spots on windows
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I picked up some in the automotive section in the local WalMart and they are way cheaper than a few ailes down in the kitchen towels section! (This is rather like mens clothing costing considerably less to dry clean than womens).
Ive experimented with the miracle cloths, also the magic eraser. Takes off the calcium buildup on pots..also removes stains on the carpets! :) damp a bit and scrub, voila! |
RE: Water spots on windows
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2 quarts of water
1/4 cup cornstarch |
RE: Water spots on windows
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| they're called Sano cloths over here, microfiber anyway you look at it, yep, fantastic. There are mops as well, great for ceramic flooring... |
RE: Water spots on windows
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| I've heard Coca Cola will remove water spots. Don't want to think about what it does to our insides! |
RE: Water spots on windows
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| OP's page says s/he lives in California. In the Southwest deserts water spots may be boron in which case glass cleaning products with ammonia are counter productive and mild acids like coke, vinegar and lemon juice may be worthless. If you have boron you need strong acids (Acids which can be dangerous unless you had a good lab in school that taught acid handling techniques.) I would start with lemon juice or commercial white vinegar. If that don't work, and you know acid handling techniques, hydrochloric (muratic) which has real nasty vapors. I had one place in the Nevada desert where I had to go to sulfuric which dissolved all my rags and a cheap toilet brush but it got the boron from the toilet and sink. BTW, old locals may call boron alkali salts. This bit of folk language may help you determine what your problem is. |
RE: Water spots on windows
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| I use a fine steel wool pad to remove water spots with whatever glass cleaner you want...and no it doesn't scratch the glass...it's what car dealers use on windshields to get the glass sparkling. |
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