10

Things You Didn’t Know

You Could Do With Windex

To remove stains, spray the garment lightly with Windex and let sit for 15 minutes. Blot it with a clean cloth, rinse with cold water, and wash as recommended.

1. Banish Laundry Stains

Windex can soften built-up grease throughout the kitchen, especially on hard-to-clean range hoods, fans, and light fixtures.

2. Degrease Kitchen Surfaces

Just attach the Windex outdoor sprayer to a garden hose, rinse and clean the surface, then let stand for about 15 seconds before rinsing the product off.

3. Wash Patio Furniture

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Don’t use Windex on painted or tinted pieces, however, as it may remove the pigment.

4. Shine Crystal

Water can leave unsightly spots on some types of upholstery, but a spritz of ammonia-free Windex can work wonders on W-code microfiber.

5. Clean Microfiber  Upholstery

Spray a small amount onto the sticker or decal without oversaturating the surrounding surface and let it sit for a few minutes to loosen the built-up adhesive.

6. Remove Stickers and  Price Tags 

Grab a clean cloth, spray some Windex, and gently rub away the wall doodles. Don’t go too wild, though—always test a small spot first to make sure the paint tolerates the treatment.

7. Spot-Clean Walls 

Working in small sections, spray on Windex and dab it with a rag.

8. Freshen Mattresses 

Spray a bit of Windex (with or without ammonia) on the faux flowers and wipe them down with a dry paper towel or lint-free cloth.

9. Clean Faux Plants 

Wipe down plastic, cases, boxes, chests, handles, shovels, pruners, and more.

10. Keep Tools Clean

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