Cleaning Cloths for Clean Windows

As I continue my transition to a lower waste lifestyle, I find myself looking at what I already have that I can use in a new way.  Over the weekend, I was counting birds for the National Bird Counting Day, https://www.audubon.org/conservation/about-great-backyard-bird-count

and I realized that the windows were all grimy from dog nose and kid fingers. Possibly good for the birds, but that’s an aside. 

Looking through my DIY cleaning cabinet, I found some glass cleaner that I had made but not actually used. Okay, I tested it on the bathroom mirror and was happy with it, but I didn’t actually get much window cleaning done 😂

Can you blame me?

Anyway, so I had some cleaner made, but I wanted to challenge myself to use something other than paper towels. After some rummaging around in my closet, I came across an old night dress that I never wore because it was too long.

It is pictured in its new, shorter version. 

I was able to cut 4 nice-sized cloths from the bottom section. I set to work on the windows and in a fairly short amount of time, found them gleaming back at me. 

Here is the recipe I used. It is a nice streak-free blend, although I did also have to use a kitchen towel to finish the job because of the cornstarch, I think. I found this recipe online so I’m not sure exactly why it’s in there.  Maybe I’ll do some research on the subject and get back with an update at some point. But I’m happy with the results. 

I guess I should get around to doing all the windows (don’t look too closely).