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Is cleaning windows with newspaper effective?

My grandma used to talk about how she used to sometimes clean her windows with newspaper. Is cleaning windows with newspaper possible?

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Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
How well it works might depend on the type of paper and ink, but if you’re low on resources like paper towels,
cleaning windows
with newspaper could definitely work in a pinch!
Just make sure you have the correct supplies ready. You’ll need:
  • At least two sheets of newspaper (one for cleaning, one for drying), AND
  • Glass cleaner, OR
  • Water and vinegar or dish soap mixture
Depending on the type of ink printed on the newspaper, there’s a chance some of it could transfer when it gets wet, so you’ll have to be mindful of that. Hold a piece of newspaper between your fingers for about a minute—if it doesn’t stain, you’re good to go!
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