Great Uses For Windex

You thought Windex was just for windows and mirrors.  Think again.  The high alcohol content makes it great for all sorts of jobs around the house.  It's more economical too.  All the specialty cleaners that you buy for say, toilet, kitchen and bathroom shower, can be thrown away.  Windex will do it all, as well, and cheaper.  Here are some of the many uses for Windex.  (I would use the brand name product not a generic, as the generic has a different chemical makeup). 

1.  Stain remover.  Try spraying Windex on carpet stains, furniture stains, or clothing stains.  Rub with a brush, rinse and repeat if necessary.  Use the colorless Windex, not the blue Windex.>P>

2.  Jewelry cleaner.  Take a glass and fill half way with Windex.  Heat in microwave until warm.  Drop jewelry in glass and let it sit for a few minutes.  Remove and rinse.  Voila!  Sparkling jewelry.

3.  Bug deterrent.  Spray directly on bugs to kill instantly.  Also, set a small bowl of Windex in an area where bugs tend to congregate.  They don't like the smell and will stay away.

4.  Grease removal.  Use it in the kitchen anywhere there is grease.  Stove top and counter tops will be nice and clean with the use of Windex.

5.  Multi purpose spray.  Windex can replace any cleaner you are now using for toilets, bathroom counters, just about anything except wood.

6.  Ring removal.  Ever get a ring stuck on your finger due to heat and swollen fingers?  Try spraying finger with Windex.  The alcohol helps constrict blood vessels and lubricate finger for easier removal.

Hope these tips save you some money and some space in your cabinets.  Where you used to have three or four different cleaners, you can really use only one.  I am so happy I discovered these tips, as cabinet space is something I'm very short on in this house, and with one bottle of Windex most of my cleaning needs are now taken care of.