There are several ways to clean your windows, mirrors, and other glass in an environmentally friendly way.

Solution # 1 - Vinegar Solution

Add 1/8 to 1/4 cup of vinegar to a large spray bottle, and fill the rest of the way with hot water. Shake. Spray on windows and wipe. Old newspapers work well.

Solution #2 - Citrasolv

Add 1-2 tablespoons of Citrasolv to a spray bottle and fill with water. Spray on windows and wipe. (Citrasolv is a natural cleaner made from citrus, it can be found in many health food stores)

Solution # 3 - Microfiber Cloth

I’ve seen two types of cloth marketed as “Microfiber”. The first looks rather like a washcloth. It may work on windows, but I’ve never tried it (if anyone has experience please comment!). The second looks and feels like a very stiff, dried out, thick diaper wipe. This is the kind that I wash windows with. Simply get it wet, wring it out, and rub on your windows. It works beautifully - even on dog slobber! What’s best is that there are NO chemicals. These cloths can be used on any glass safely.

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A freezer needs two things: Enough room for the air inside to circulate over the food, and enough space taken up so that everything remains solid without the freezer having to work too hard. A full freezer will save energy because it can operate efficiently, but do not over-fill your freezer. Don’t block any vents you see inside the freezer.

If your freezer is only half-full, try this trick: Freeze gallon jugs of water (this is a good way to store water for emergencies) and fill in the spaces. Alternatively you could try this: Stuff small cardboard boxes with newspaper, and fill in the empty spots with them. If you only rarely eat food from your chest freezer, stuff the bottoms of the boxes with paper, and then categorize the food in the top for easy sorting.

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