A reusable cloth priced at around £2 from Home Bargains has been praised for keeping windows and mirrors streak-free, with one user describing it as a permanent item in her cleaning cupboard.
The green Minky Window & Glass Cloth has been used for years by Sophie Harris, Senior Audience Writer for Spare Time. She says that despite trying many alternative products, gadgets and sprays over the years, she always returns to this particular cloth.
How the cloth works
Rather than relying on numerous sprays and specialist products, the cloth can be used with just water, although a window spray is sometimes used, especially on the shower door. The cloth is designed specifically for glass and windows, with its microfibre texture helping to lift dirt and grime from the surface.
Harris finds it particularly useful for everyday fingerprints, marks and smudges that quickly build up on windows and glass doors. One of the biggest advantages, she notes, is that it never leaves streaks when used correctly. It is also reusable; she has washed it many times and it remains in its original condition.
Product description and alternatives
The product description reads: “The cloth is made from millions of tightly woven high-density microfibres, which quickly remove dirt and grease from windows and other glass surfaces. Its generous size makes light work of large surface areas, leaving a crystal clear finish every time. Its powerful high-density microfibre structure gives up to seven times more cleaning power compared to standard microfibre cloths.”
When a window cleaning spray is used alongside the cloth, Harris reaches for Elbow Grease’s Glass Cleaner, priced at £1. She has found it to be the best glass cleaner on the market, removing grease, grime and fingerprints with ease.
Other window-cleaning hacks
Harris has tried several window-cleaning hacks over the years, including using black tea, which is said to dissolve dirt and grime thanks to its tannic acid. It worked well but was time-consuming because the tea had to cool before use.
Other window hacks include using white vinegar and newspaper, which is a great alternative to microfibre cloths.
