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Green Tip: Replace Ammonia With Tea
Posted by Dan Gould
Jan 31, 2012
DIY cleaning solutions are becoming increasingly popular these days for their eco-friendly properties and how cheap and safe they are compared to harsh chemical cleaners.
The big names in the field are of course baking soda and vinegar, both which seem to have near-infinite abilities when it comes to cleaning (from shampoo to laundry detergent). But what else can be used to clean your home safely and effectively?
Portland landscaping and gardening writer Sayward Rebhal of the Bonzai Aphrodite blog recently experimented with using the multi-talented tea to clean windows.
Using a strong glass of Earl Grey tea (3 bags worth), Sayward discovered that the black tea was indeed a very effective glass cleaner. Simply spray cool tea on a window (or mirror) and wipe down with some newspaper and you'll have sparkling clean windows the green way.
