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Windex and newspaper always did the trick for me.
They still make newspapers?
When you didn’t have newspaper, pages from the phonebook would work, too.
I don’t think they make those anymore either.
See? This is why my windows haven't been clean in decades.
They do, but the white pages are nearly nonexistent now that almost everyone has a cell instead of a landline.
I haven't lived in the US for 4 years now, but when I did, we had phone books dropped on our front porch every six months. I'd see one, pick it up, carry it through the house, and deposit it directly in the recycling bin.
Why newspaper? Is it just lint free, or does it do something that paper towels won't do. I still get coupons in the mail with news print pages, so I'll have to give it a try.
I'll add to the conversation and say, denatured alcohol works great on anything that sticks or smears if you have a particularly tough spot.
It's lint-free... and free! Paper towels are definitely not the answer as they leave little bits behind.
Newspaper works really well, but in this day and age, a clean microfiber cloth may be more accessible to you
I can't handle the texture of microfiber in my hands. I get the shivers and goosebumps. I can't find a decent cleaning cloth any time I look. I remember my mom having cloth diapers from the 80s, and they worked great for 20 years or so. I should look into that.
Newspaper doesn't leave ink behind? I imagine the comics leaving a faint colorful streak.
Unless they've changed the formula it should work fine. I can't recall using the comics, there was always a more boring section to crumple up first.
The right paper towels can do the job well.