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Cleaning Hack: How to Have Spotless Windows for Months

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Thanks for sharing!

Spotless Windows usually do not last very long… until now! 

I have been blessed with a husband who is a perfectionist. I, on the other hand, am not a perfectionist.

One way this has really been benefited me is that my husband, Seth, notices dirty windows. Me… yeah, not so much. So once or twice a year my wonderful, perfectionist of a husband will drag out the ladder and clean the outside of our windows. (I clean the bathroom once a week so I’ll call that even!) 

spotless windows

This spring he cleaned the windows a little differently. Isn’t it funny how men can think of things so differently? I would never have thought to clean a window with anything other than a window cleaner. But Seth values productivity and was trying to make our clean windows last longer than the first rain storm. 

He used Rain-X 2-In-1 Glass Cleaner Plus Rain Repellent on our living room and dining room windows. But he cleaned the bedroom windows with normal window cleaner. 

Update: A lot of people have been asking in the comments for more details on the actual cleaning process. This product is a 2-in-1 cleaner and repellent. There is no need to clean the window before using this product. This product and some paper towels are literally all you need. Spray the Rain-X on the window then wipe off with a towel. Done. 

It’s so simple! It’s so obvious! I would never have thought of this myself! 

Check out what our windows look like today–3 months later! Yeah! The last time these windows were cleaned was in April! 

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I know a picture of a window doesn’t really show how clean it is but trust me these windows are spotless! Plus, last night we got 3 inches of rain. It has stormed every day this past week and now we are under a flood advisory! It has been crazy how much rain we have had this past month! But that really proves how well this Rain-X can work–not only your vehicles but also on your home windows and even on your shower doors!

These windows are also facing West, which is the direction all the weather comes from. 

Oh, and the windows that were cleaned the normal way–not with Rain-X– they are covered in water spots. 

FYI: Rain-X is NOT sponsoring this post! We received our can of Rain-X as a Christmas gift with a bunch of other car cleaning things from a family member. Seth just got this idea one day that it would work on house windows to keep them spotless and it did work! We have not tried other brands or products of Rain-X, but if you do would you please let me know how they work! 

To find this product click on this link to Rain-X Glass Treatment. 
Anna

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  2. WindowGirl says

    Thanks for sharing! I love little tricks that make our life easier. Cleaning the shower walls/doors with a dishwasher tablet is another example. I'm definitely going to try this out perhaps on my glass shower doors first.
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  3. Carpet Cleaning Services says

    Wow what a detailed article! Such great tips and tricks I'm sure many people never knew, thank you so much for the information. We are actually a carpet cleaning company and we work with a lot of window cleaning businesses. There are some tricks in here they told us about, so you definitely know this is professional advice!
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  4. Debbie says

    Hi I have tried this product on my windows HELP what am I doing wrong. They are terribly smeary and I keep rubbing and rubbing and I can’t get rid of the smears. I am using a micro fibre cloth.
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    • Glenn says

      I've never used the rainx for house windows, but I have gotten streaks from cleaning with a microfiber cloth. Have you tried using paper towels instead of the microfiber cloth?
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  6. Adrian Bell says

    So windows can be cleaned and stay clean? Where have this information been all this time? The campus would have saved loads on daily window cleaning services. My Profile
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  9. Angeline Wallace says

    Is RainX safe to use in an environment where small dogs are? not too sure how to keep the windows downstairs, where my pups stay clean and bright. Do you think using vinegar would be an option? My Profile
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  10. James says

    This sounds almost too good to be true but your picture of 3 months in is crazy...Will have to take a look at this and give it a try. Many thanks for the insight
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  11. Emily Johnson says

    I have been wondering about that. I use Rain-X on my truck windows and on the terrace glass door, but didn't know how it would work on my huge plate glass window - and monsoon season is coming. Thanks for this awesome post!
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  14. Window Cleaning says

    WOW! Thats amazing, i have never heard of this Rain-X product.. Dirty windows after rain and particularly over a winter season is a constant problem for many people i know. I must see if i can get this product over here in Australia, we have such wild weather and it makes it such a challenge to be able to easily maintain them... Thanks to you and your hubby for sharing the valuable insights! :)
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  15. Johnny McCarron says

    Good idea to use rain repellent on your windows. Our windows are a little hard to reach though. We might have some window cleaning services come to give them a good shine.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Johnny, Thanks for your kind words. I understand about your windows being too high to reach. My 86-year-old parents have windows like that too and they now have a window cleaning service come in and wash their windows. It's not worth the risk of falling and getting hurt. Thanks for stopping by! Here's to clean and sparkly windows! Linda
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  16. Janet says

    This tutorial is not just great for windows... but any glass! And I have to say, yo really CAN see how clean your window is.... because it looks like there's no window there! haha that is exactly the look I try an achieve on my patio doors.
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  20. Melissa says

    This is great info! I never would have thought of using Rain-X on the outside of my windows but it makes total sense. Have you ever heard of using cornstarch or arrowroot powder in your window cleaning solution for the inside of your windows?? I've heard it works a treat in some homemade window cleaners. Really appreciate the time you put into providing us all with great, easy solutions and am happy to have found your site. Thanks again for the great information!
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  21. Rosana says

    Hi ~ The windows look so spotless and perfect! Did your husband also clean the inside of them with this product? Thanks for passing on this great idea!
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      • The Ayatolla of Rock'n'Rolla says

        Makes you wonder what effect it would have on internal glazing with regard to condensation, normally near the bottom of the window?
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  23. andrea fisher says

    About men thinking different-Just saying, I do my own organizing, cleaning repair and think of innovations fairly often. Also pick them up from the web. Men think of ideas, and so do women.
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  25. Veronica says

    Hi, what a great idea! My husband uses RainX for his car windows, I wouldn't have even thought of using this product on my house windows thank you so much for recommending this. :)
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  26. Easton Memmott says

    I really liked your tip to buy a hydrophobic chemical to spray onto your windows so that you will not have any water sticking which will prevent hard water. I had to replace my window recently after a rock broke it. I will be sure to try and use one of these chemicals on my new window so that it will stay clean for longer periods of time.
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  27. Karen Rich says

    I tried the Rain-X 2 in 1 window cleaner a few weeks ago and my windows still look great. I'm so happy I found this post. Thanks for sharing .
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  28. button says

    I have been wondering about that. I use Rain-X on car windows and the inside of my glass shower door, but didn't know how it would work on my huge plate glass window - and monsoon season is coming. Thanks.
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  31. Rhonda says

    Any suggestions for keeping flies off my windows? We live in the country and have tons of flies. I just paid $80 a month ago to have my windows cleaned and they already need it again.
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      • Sharon says

        U were wondering how to keep flies off ur windows. Don't know if this will work but I read somewhere that flies don't like the smell of pinesol. Get a spray bottle with pinesol in it and spray around the windows.
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      • Lisa says

        VODKA! Pour some cheap vodka in a zip lock type bag, leaving it un-zipped and hang from your eves. Flies hate the smell of vodka and will stay away. It's cheap and lasts for months. Then get some better quality vodka, make a nice cocktail and enjoy your fly less yard.
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          • Robin Needham says

            Hello, I just came across your post searching for the best ways to clean glass doors ocean front which is usually a smeared, recurring NIGHT MARE on its own!!! ???? I'm really intrigued to try this, so do you think it stands a chance up against the SEA???? ????‍♀️????‍♀️??? ???? Thanks In Advance!!

    • Claudia says

      window hotels that are covered by white card board sticks in corner work great. But I also know a penny or two in a sandwich bag of water hung up keeps flies away from where ever you want.
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    • Anna Martin says

      Most of my windows have screens. However, the picture from the inside looking out to the grass does not open and it does not have a screen. I have not noticed a difference in results.
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  33. Karen says

    I live on a gravel road, there is a mechanic who lives at the end of the road so there is quite a bit of traffic. I'm curious if anyone else who lives on gravel has tried this and if so how well did it work. I have serious dust allergies ( I know... Why do I live on gravel? It's a tiny Town and it's just home.) the less often I have to clean the dust up the better.
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    • claudia says

      use air purifier helps on dust. Also try just having sprinkler in early morning spray road by ur house to keep dust down.
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  34. Dre Laurent says

    I have found the site very informative! I only recently came upon it, and wish I’d seen it sooner. It does a great job of pulling different topics/disciplines/perspectives — something unique and valuable here. Thanks — hope you keep it up! http://www.veterancleaninggroup.com My Profile
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  35. Carlo Smith says

    I have been looking for such solutions and your post has given me a point to stay here. I have learned few tricks how we can keep our window without spots in the home. Can it be used to car window?
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      I haven't tried that yet but it might be worth a try! Let me know if you try it and how it worked out!
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    • JJ says

      Rain-X Absolutely will work on mirrors. It not only keeps them clean for longer, it also cuts down and/or completely eliminates your bathroom mirrors from fogging up while showering, especially if your bathroom doesn't have a fan. Just as rain water is repelled from windows, steam & tiny water particles do the same on mirrors. I'm glad that I came across this post today because I forgot that I had used Rain-X on my bathroom mirrors in the past; now I just have to buy some more. Thank You for a great blog post, & thank you also Alicia for reminding me about Rain-X with mirrors. ????????
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Well, it depends on how many windows you have. We only have about 8 sets of windows so we can use 1 can two or three times. If you use a window cleaner first and then apply the Rain-X you won't need to use as much of the Rain-X and it would last longer.
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  40. mari says

    Anna, tell your husband I'm going to try rain in my pressure washer to do my patio windows 12 sets of them. Thanks for the idea!
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  42. Cassie says

    I use this product for shower glass too. It reduces the water spots on the glass. Ventilation while applying it is important because of the enclosed nature of the shower stall and the very strong odor of the product.
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  45. Debbie says

    We gave a lawn business and we use rain X window washer in our trucks. When it rains, the water is repelled. Love Rain X.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Debbie, Oh wow, that's really good to know! Thanks so much for the tip and thanks for stopping by and leaving us a message! Have a great day! Linda
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    • Bobbi DG says

      I use it on my car, especially when I travel in inclement weather! And Fog-X on the inside. Snow! It works awesome in the SNOW! I have also used this combination in my glass shower, Rain-X on the inside and Fog-X is used on the outside. Looks fantastic!
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  46. Catherine says

    We have an insane amount of cobwebs, spider webs, etc on all of out windows. Any chance RainX will keep those away (crazy question)?
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Catherine, Hum, not sure that it will but it's definitely worth trying. Someone else mentioned that peppermint helps with spiders so you may want to try that too. Good luck! Linda
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    • Alice M. Ross (Sue) says

      In looking for a natural spider repellent, I discovered that all spiders have their taste buds on the tips of their legs. There are certain natural oils they hate, including citrus, lavender, peppermint, citronella, cinnamon, tea tree and cloves. This natural spider deterrent does wonders to combat an arachnid invasion, and with repeated use will help repel spiders year round: • Add up to 5 drops of essential oil (lemon is my favorite and spiders detest it) and up to 5 drops of dish washing liquid to 1 qt. of water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and shake well. • Spray the mixture on cobwebs, around doors and windows, around the lawn and garden and on any surfaces where spiders lurk. In addition to having a pleasant aroma, this mixture is nontoxic. • Oils may stain or cause spots, so be sure to test the mixture on a small section of carpet or upholstery before spraying an entire surface. • Reapply the spray once a week during peak "spider seasons." Natural spider repellents have to be applied more often than pesticides, but they are safer for to use in your home and have a pleasant smell. Pots of mint and lavender inside your home on a sunny windowsill will also help deter indoor spiders. Or you can dust your window sills and furniture weekly with a lemon-scented cleaner to help deter spiders. Last, but certainly not least, you can stop a household spider infestation through simple, nonchemical means. Use a vacuum cleaner to suck up spiders and cobwebs. Seal cracks in the foundation and close gaps in windows or beneath doorways to deny spiders access to your homes. Spiders thrive in dark, cluttered places, so keep stacks of debris, woodpiles and thick plant growth away from the sides of the house. The fewer places spiders can easily inhabit, the more effectively they can be repelled. RESEARCH #2: ww.naturallivingideas.com - 8 Natural Ways To Keep Spiders Out Of Your Home MINT THEM OUT - Did you know that spiders HATE peppermint? Most people don’t! An easy way to keep spiders from invading your space is to fill a spray bottle with peppermint essential oil (which you can buy from here on Amazon) and water, and then spray it around your home. Plus, your home will smell great!! Use Vinegar - White vinegar has about five trillion uses around the house (look it up!), and repelling spiders is one of them! Repelling spiders with vinegar is much like repelling them with peppermint oil, in that you fill a spray bottle with vinegar and water, and spray all the cracks and crevices around your home. Enlist The Help Of A Furry Friend - Cats are a great spider deterrent! Four legged furry friends can be great hunters and will definitely not let a spider crawl across the floor without going on the prowl and taking care of business! Don’t Let Them In - A great way to keep spiders out of your home is to never let them in in the first place! Make sure the exterior of your home is free from leaves, grass clippings, wood piles, or any other notorious spider hangouts. You can also check all door openings and windowsills to make sure there isn’t room for spiders to get in that way,and apply caulk when needed. Citrus Does The Trick - It’s common knowledge that spiders hate all things citrus. Rubbing citrus peels on areas where spiders are known to frequent, like baseboards, windowsills and bookshelves, is a great way to keep them from coming around. Even using lemon scented furniture polish can drive spiders away! Let Cedar Do The Work - Cedar can be a great deterrent for spiders. You can use cedar mulch outside around the perimeter of your home to try to keep spiders from ever getting inside. If you have access to a cedar chest or cedar hangers to use in your closet, that is a good choice as well. Using cedar blocks or shavings inside closets, cupboards or drawers can make them think twice about hanging out in there too! Chestnuts - Yes, you read that right, chestnuts! They have been known to drive away spiders, so placing a few in your windowsills or along your baseboards can keep spiders from hanging out there. Many people also believe that the same thing can be done with an osage orange (also known as a hedgeapple) You can keep chestnuts and hedgeapples in the house for a long time before they go bad, so it’s worth giving it a shot! Tobacco - It sounds weird, but spiders hate tobacco just about as much as they hate lemons and chestnuts! You can sprinkle small pieces of tobacco where spiders are troublesome, or you can soak tobacco in water and then spray the mixture all around. However, tobacco is pretty expensive these days, so you can likely find a more affordable fix for keeping spiders at bay!
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      • Viola Payne says

        One more that really works: Avon's Skin So Soft. Spray a little inside the window frame, door frame, spiders stay away, ants do not like it either. Use on smaller jobs unless you REALLY like the smell.
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        • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

          Hi Viola, Thanks for the tip! It's always good to hear what products and methods works well for others. Thanks again for sharing! Have a great day! Linda
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Alice, Yes, I agree! It really does work well on shower doors too! Thanks for stopping by! Linda
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        • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

          Hi Debbie, Totally understand about the whole tub thing! Thanks for stopping by and leaving us a message. Happy "window washing!" Linda
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        • Ph says

          All I do to keep my tub sparkling is to take an old towel to wipe down the tub and fixtures after each use. All my friends remark on how clean it always is. Only takes a minute. Most of the time soap scum and water spots are the culprit and the towel removes it before it has a chance to dry and build up. I never have to "clean" my tub!
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Jeannie, Sure, you can use this product on the inside of your windows if you want too. The product is mainly to keep rain spots from forming on your car windshield, although it works great on windows and shower doors. I checked, and Anna and Seth do not use it on the inside of their windows. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day! Linda
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  51. Karen says

    I've waxed my windows for over 25 years! Not only does the water bead up and roll right off, the dirt doesn't stick to the glass so the windows are much easier to clean the next time. I Used regular Rain-x at first but the past 5-6 years have used a spray silicone car wax. I've not seen the Rain-x you have pictured but will be on the lookout for it.
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    • Karen says

      Wash your window like usual, then apply the Rain-x (if using regular Rain-x). The product mentioned here though makes it seem like it's a cleaner and repellent in one.
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      • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

        Yes it is a two-in-one so you don't have clean them before applying the Rain-x. This type of Rain-x does both the washing and the water repelling.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Judy, Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate you stopping by and leaving us such a nice message. Enjoy, Linda
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  54. Jessica says

    Does this also help with fingerprints? I have many little children and they destroy the Windows right after I clean them.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Jessica, It will not prevent fingerprints. We too have little children that destroy our interior windows. If you ever find a solution please come back and share :) Have a great day, Anna
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  55. jean says

    I have been using RainX for years . The idea also came from my husband. He had a 1938 Ford and was having trouble finding wiper blades and wanted to use the car no matter if there was a chance of rain. After many hours of research he came up with Rain X. Worked like a charm on the windshield, house windows and shower doors. Another tip is I also use RainX windshield washer fluid to clean the outside windows when it is still freezing cold out. Doesn't freeze up on the glass. For some reason after taking the Christmas decorations down I always want to clean the windows. Crazy I know. LOL
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  56. Lyn says

    I have not heard of this product here in Australia. Do you know if it is sold here, if not is there a similar product that is just as good. Cheers Lyn
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      I'm sorry I don't know. I know it can be bought from Amazon (see links in post). I wonder if you could order it from there and it would ship to you?
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    • Wendy says

      Hi Lyn I'm in NSW & my local SuperCheap Auto stocks several rainx products. I've used it & it works for windows. Try your own Super Cheap in the area for products to put in your windscreen water. Hope this helps.
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    • Wendy says

      I can get the rainx products at Super Cheap Auto (I'm in NSW). It works, I've done it on my home windows and have started doing some windows for clients. No complaints!
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      • Lyn says

        Thanks Wendy. I went online and Super Cheap Auto stock it in the next town so will purchase it there. Thanks everyone for the info. I'm looking forward to nice clean windows that stay clean for quite awhile. I have a huge amount of windows that face South and get all the weather.
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  57. Madonna says

    Yes, I have had them cleaned at the jewelers BUT only if they do it in front of me! I never let them take my pieces into the "back" to clean. NEVER.
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  58. Glo says

    It may not be hard water deposits. Acid rain can also leave marks on a car's finish. Go to the auto parts store and get some compounding. Apply it to the paint following the directions and it should remove the marks. Or you can take your car to be detailed and they will remove it for you. Doing it yourself will be much cheaper so you might want to try that first.
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  59. Erin says

    Okay, this is a bit off topic, but related. For a really long time, I had to park my car outside where a sprinkler regularly sprayed on it. We have REALLY hard water where I live, so there are deposits on the surface of my car. Does anyone have any suggestions to get it off without doing any more damage to the finish than the deposits would have done? I know vinegar cuts the calcium, and certainly CLR, but I'm afraid to use anything that might mar the finish.
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    • Cheryl says

      I'm not sure if you found the answer to this yet, but something I have used over the years is DE – SOLV – IT. It works really well, my husband got tar all over our boat and I was able to remove it with this product. I found it at my local Ace Hardware.
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  60. Christine says

    I love streak free windows and this worked great! I won't use anything else! Thanks for the great tip!
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Christine, Yay! So glad that you like clean windows too and thanks for stopping by and leaving us a message. Have fun! :) Linda
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  61. Kelly says

    Thanks for this idea! Gonna give it a try this coming week on my Gram's house that I am cleaning out ever so slowly (it's not in same state I reside in after all). Washed her windows 2 visits ago, but noticed last visit that they were spotted all up already. It is FL so know it'll be tested by rains.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      He's a perfectionist and I'm not! When something is dirty chances are good that it will bother him faster than it will bother me so he just cleans it up before I get to it! Difference in personalities! ;)
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  64. Glo says

    I've used car wash containing wax for the shower stall and glass doors for many years now. It cleans at the same time as it protects, saving a step, and it keeps the shower and glass doors beautifully clean and spot free. If Rain-X contains wax it sounds similar to the car wash, but you have to clean first before applying. Is there is any other advantage to Rain-X over what I am using now, or should I just keep using my method?
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      We did not clean the window before applying the Rain-X. The product we used was a 2-1 so it cleaned and prevents future water spots.
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  65. Wendy says

    Thanks so much for this post. I found a different recipe on Pinterest using a woolmix + water recipe that worked well on outside windows but didn't remove the many years (yes, embarrassed to admit is has been several years since I cleaned outside windows). So, I added a big squeeze of rain-x extreme clean to the same woolmix/water bucket and did the windows again. Voila! Really clean windows :) I am really very grateful for your post (and the woolmix poster) for my now clean windows. Seriously, my house looks like I've just had a skylight installed - so much more light.
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      • Wendy says

        Hi Delena - I use about a cap full of woolmix to a about half a bucket of water. Make sure there is NO fabric softener in the woolmix - it causes hazing. I also now add a squirt of rain-x to the bucket. Cheers
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  66. Susan says

    We use the car window washer fluid if we have to clean at freezing. Not sure how it took me nearly 40 years of how ownership to think of. Told husband to pick up rainx
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      • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

        Hi Shevona, Yes, it really does work. Just clean your shower doors really well before spraying on the Rain-X. Then follow the directions on the spray bottle. You will need to reapply the Rain-X every so often. Thanks, Linda
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hey Lisa, Thanks for stopping by and dropping us a note. It's nice that windows can actually stay cleaner longer. Have a good weekend! Linda
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  71. tlg says

    Sounds great for glass... But does anyone have any ideas on how to keep white vinyl deck railings from turning green? It takes forever to try to get them clean.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi there, Hmmmmm, not sure what you should use on vinyl deck railing. I would suggest that you contact a home improvement store, or the actual manufacturer of the railing and see what they suggest. Please let us know if you find out the answer. If we hear of something we'll be sure to let you know too. Good luck! Linda
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        • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

          Hi Christine, Are you asking if you can use Clorox Mold and Mildew remover on windows? Thanks, Linda
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      • Mary says

        There is a product called Wet and Forget. I order it from Amazon. We live on a lake, and the northwest side of the house gets green algae. This product is amazing. You only apply it about every 6 months, and it reactivates when it rains. I also use the shower version once a week, and I rarely need to scrub. Will try the Rain-X on my Windows, however.
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        • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

          Hi Mary, We have never heard of the product called Wet and Forget. It sounds amazing, especially for someone living next to a body of water. We need to check it out. Thanks so much for the recommendation and for leaving us a note! Have a great day! Linda
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          • MaryJane says

            Love Wet and Forget, bought on Walmart site......recently bought the shower version but haven't tried it Yet! Have used RainX on my car windows and don't even need Wipers! Can't wait to try it on my house windows!

    • Deb says

      After you bleach it clean, Try car wax or boat wax, I use detailing wax on my fiberglass shower and it helps keep the water spots off.
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    • Jean says

      I have a white vinal fence that gets green stains. I use chlorox - sparingly to protect my plants - and a Mr Clean eraser. The fence came clean easily and stays white all season.
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  72. wynnkin says

    I've used rain-x on the car windshields for years. WORKS GREAT!!! never thought to use it on the house. great idea.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi there, Yes, this product seems to have many great uses beside just using on windshields. There are probably many more that we haven't thought of. Thanks so much for stopping in and leaving a message. We appreciate it! Linda
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        • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

          Hi Donna, That is an interesting question. I'm not sure if this product will remove cigarette smoke, but it is certainly worth a try! Please let us know how it works for you if you do decide to try it. Thanks for dropping us a note. Linda
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        • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

          Hi Kathy, Yes, absolutely you should try it on your glass patio tables! Great idea! Thanks for sharing that idea with us! Linda
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  73. Taylor says

    I have a mirror in my shower that drive my OCD-cleaning brain crazy with water spots! I had the idea of using this to fix that problem and although water spots still show up its much clearer than before and the other mirrors in the bathroom don't fog up as badly ????
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  74. Clara says

    I can't wait for spring to try this on my outside windows. I use a Norwex cleaning cloth and a Norwex polishing cloth on my inside windows...only need water with them and they do a great job of cleaning streak-free. I also use my Norwex on my inside car windows. Love the idea of adding rain-ex to windshield washer fluid in car, will share this with DH when he gets home from work!
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Clara, Thanks for mentioning the tip about the Norwex cleaning cloth and for stopping by and leaving us a note. Have fun keeping all of your windows clean! lol Linda
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      • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

        Hi Patty, Oh, that's a good tip to know. We'll have to check them out. Thanks again! Linda
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  75. Nick says

    I use rain x as well. The only problem with rain x is if it is allowed to build up heat i.e.( on the inside of a storm door) it will eventually have a residue or hazy film.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      This is not paid for by Rain-X. As mentioned in the blog post the reason we tried it in the first place was because it was gift we received last Christmas and we had it laying around. It worked great and I just wanted to share our cleaning hack with our readers to hopefully make your life easier! I'm not sure which ad is popping up and not letting you read the post. We don't have that many ads on our site to begin with and none of them should be pop ups. If you could please be more specific I will try to remove that ad. Thanks, Anna
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  77. Brian Shaffer says

    This product contains alcohol which does not do well with most types of silicone. Especially the type used in shower door installation. You are better off using an alcohol free window cleaner. Once a month and squeegee every time you shower.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Brian, That is a good tip to know and we will definitely keep that in mind! Thanks so much for sharing that information with us! Linda
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    • charly says

      Oh contraire Brian I have been cleaning condos for over 10 yrs and I use it on the shower doors. It works great!
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      • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

        Hey Charly, Thanks for jumping in and sharing your experience with cleaning shower doors. We appreciate your input! Linda
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  78. Woody K. Hess says

    RainX is also great on fiberglass shower walls. Don't get it in the tub, as it's quite slick, but it sure helps keep my shower walls and glass doors from soap scumming up as fast.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Woody, Thanks so much for sharing this tip with us. Several other's have also mentioned it as well and they also said not to get it on the floor of the tub. Isn't it great that there is a product out there that really is good and doesn't cost a ton?!?! Thanks for dropping us a note. Have a great day! Linda
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Pyyllis, Wow! Another great use for this product! Thanks so much for sharing that tip with us and for stopping by! Have a great day! Linda
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    • Lorrie says

      I clean house for people on the side and I see this so often. I have to get this product especially for that. I'm loving this post. Thank you:-D Lorrie
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Sue, No doubt! That would be amazing wouldn't it? Thanks so much for stopping by and dropping us a note. Have a great day! Linda
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  81. Brittany says

    I use it on my outside porch lights and lamp post too!! It is amazing how bright and clear the glass is. We also use it on our sunglasses. Wonderful stuff!
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Brittany, Wow, how clever! It's amazing how many ways this product can be used! Thanks so much for sharing your tips with us! Have a great day! Linda
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Darcy, What a great idea! Never thought of using it on swimming pool glass fencing! Thanks so much for sharing this tips with us! Linda
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  83. Jennifer says

    How about the spiders and bugs? Our main problem are the cobwebs on our windows and they aRe all hard to reach! Suggestions?
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  84. Carla says

    I use the Rain X wiper fluid - the pink stuff. And I love it! One day, I was comparing it's label with another brand, and something clicked - if it repels rain & snow, why not put some in a spray bottle in the winter, too defrost my windows, when they're iced up & I need to drive. Guess what! Works like a charm! So, while everyone else is outside, scraping their windows & windshield, I start the car, like they do, then grab my spray bottle & give all the windows a good spray, then get back in the car, where is warming up. In less time than it takes to do a good scraping job, I'm on my way, with clear windows, all around, & I'm warm & dry. In the Chicago area, that's something!
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    • Ruth says

      Since you use the pink liquid rain x, can you tell me how you clean the house windows? Do you clean them like normal and then go back and spray the rain x? Do you wipe it or just let it air dry? Thanks
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      • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

        Hi Ruth, The Rain-X we use isn't pink. I use the exact product that is pictured in the post. We use the Rain-x to clean the windows since it's a 2 in 1. Then it gets wiped off--not air dried. Anna
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  85. Susan says

    Awesome idea!! My windows face West too and get pelted with sea spray. We get powerful Southeast Alaska low pressure storms (called hurricanes in the lower 48) through the winter months. Can't wait to see how this works! :)
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  86. Rachel says

    If you've never used Rain-X on your car, you need to try it. I live in south Florida where rain can be blinding. With Rain-X, I rarely have to even use my wipers because I can see so well, and the amount that it improves visibility is unbelievable. I don't like the 2 in 1 for car windshields as much as the Original, so this gives me a use for that bottle now! Thanks for sharing!
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      So far we have done this once, about six months ago and haven't had to do it again since. I'm guessing we will need to do it every 9-12 months. I think it could easily last a whole year, I'm just not sure having not tried it out through the winter months yet.
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  88. Hope says

    Next time you clean your shower and it dries use rain X on the shower and it too will stay cleaner alot longer just make sure you're in a ventilated area and wear a mask it smells stout. I even use it on my sink and counter love rain X so many uses.
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    • Jim Durst says

      Be careful using it in your shower and bathtub. It is a wax and can make it slippery. It's great for the sides, though.
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      • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

        Hi Jim, Thanks so much for the great reminder to always be careful when using any product in the shower/bathtub. Have a great day! Linda
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  93. Debbie says

    Great idea and link- thank you! Do you clean the insides of the windows with RainX too? Or just the outsides and then clean inside with regular glass cleaner? I'd like to give it a try! :)
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      We clean just the outside with Rain-X. The inside we clean with regular glass cleaner. We have small children so the inside windows don't seem to stay clean for long!
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  94. Tiara says

    I'd like to remove the hard water spots before i try this... on my outside windows, and ideas what the best way to do that would be? Or will it take care of them when i do this?
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      If your windows are really dirty I would try washing them before using the Rain-X. You could try using CLR (Calcium, Lime, Rust) to make washing them easier. Just be sure to read the directions. Then use the Rain-X to keep them clean longer!
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      • Judy morgan says

        The best way to clean your windows is to put one, just one, drop of Dawn detergent in a spray bottle of water. Shake it up just a little to mix it and spray and wipe clean. I learned this from a maid that took care of cleaning condos. It gets glass so clean without spots or streaks. Then use the rain x treatment, which I'm going to try.
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        • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

          Hi Judy, Hey, thanks for the tip on using a drop of Dawn in a spray bottle. When I was growing up my Mom would wash windows with a little vinegar in warm water, (this would cut the scum) then wipe with a soft rag, spray with window cleaner, dry with a cloth again. The final step was to wipe the glass with a crumpled up newspaper to get all the streaks. We didn't have the Rain X back then or I'm sure she would have used it. Thanks for stopping by and leaving us a note. Have a great day! Linda
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          • Jennifer says

            2 cups of warm water 1/4 cup of vinegar 1/4 cup alcohol 2tsp of corn starch all shaken up in a spray bottle is the best way to eliminate all those stubborn hard spots. I also use a soft steel wool pad (s.o.s pad) to get stubborn areas around the edges where water tends to sit...I've never heard of the rain-x....but after seeing this post you can't bet your sweet backside I'm going to do this today!

          • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

            Hi Jennifer, Sweet! Thanks for the recipe for a good DIY mix. I've never heard of using corn starch in a mixture before. Thanks for letting us know that awesome tip! Have a great day and "Happy Window Washing!!!" :) Linda

    • MONICA says

      I had the same issue, spots on my window from the sprinkler. I used Dawn dish soap and a magic eraser. Did the job. Now I will follow up with Rainx and see how it goes.
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  96. Sue says

    I struggled for years with spotty glass in our shower - it drove me crazy. I wondered why on earth anyone would put glass in their shower. We now use Rain-X on our glass shower. It's amazing!!! I'm one happy girl "with a clean shower".
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    • mjfluke says

      I work for a cultured marble/glass company. We recommend using rain-x on the shower windows too. Glad to hear others are on the same wave length.
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      • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

        That's great! We've had others suggest that this product be used on glass shower doors so it's really good to hear that you recommend it as well. Especially since you work for a cultured marble/glass company! Thanks so much for the thumbs up! Linda
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      No. I did some checking on RainX website and this is what they had to say about using this product on treated windows: "This product needs to be used on clear glass that is void of anything else on it such as tints." Sorry for the bad news!
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Turnergl, I guess it is a great post if it makes you actually want to wash the windows! HA! Glad that you like it and hope you don't work too hard. Thanks for stopping in and dropping us a note! Linda
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  99. Brygida says

    oh! I live in Ireland and we have rain almost every day. I really need something for my windows and I will try your method (I'm so excited!)
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Yay! I'm so happy for you! Please let me know how it works for you! I hope this will save you tons of time!
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  100. Lisa Tighe says

    I used a product like this on my car windows. For months I didn't even need to use my window wipers when it rained. Then after a few months, the windows got dirty. Really dirty. And cleaning that stuff off....let's just say I had to pour coke on it to get it off. IMHO, it isn't worth it. But I'm hoping this product has improved since I tried this last.
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Wow, that's weird. We have used Rain-X on our car windows for years and years and never had a problem. Did you use an off brand? Maybe the brand has something to do with it...?
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    • Penny says

      We had the same problem with using RainX it works great but after a while it seems to build up like wax on floors and is hard to get off of the wind shield. Please keep us updated on how this comes out. Thanks
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      We weren't sure it would work. Next time he probably will. This was a trial period. It was also a good comparison for us to see just how well Rain X did work compared to the windows that didn't have it.
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  104. Jeanette Miles says

    I use Rain X on our glass bathroom sinks - It keeps the water marks down and with a quick wipe they are bright and shiny. Never thought about using Rain X on the windows but will give it a try. Thanks!
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  105. Danielle says

    We love Rain-X! My husband is a firefighter and a total OCD perfectionist too. Annoying, until he comes up with stuff like your husband did. We are avid boaters, every time we take the boat out of the lake, we wipe it down with Rain-X. Much like your result, it is amazing!!
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  106. Vickie - HorseMark Cards says

    What a great idea! Rain-X was recommended to us from the contractors that installed our new shower and it really works! We have very hard water. I also use it on my windshield; the wipers love it! :) Now I'm going to use it on my windows! Thanks for sharing!
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    • Blessed Beyond Crazy says

      Hi Vickie, Isn't it great when someone shares a great tip or hack with us? So glad your contractor recommended the Rain-X to you. It really works well. Thanks for stopping by! Linda
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  107. Blessed Beyond Crazy says

    Thank you so much for sharing our post with your readers! We hope they enjoy having clean windows as much as we do! Take care, Linda
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  108. Sherry says

    am in the process of emptying and cleaning a 5 level home with 6 sets of french doors and a huge sun room ...therefore many windows to wash I am going to try this it sounds like a solution for my problem thanks.
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  109. Blessed Beyond Crazy says

    Hi Sherry, Sounds like you have some amazing light in your home with all those doors and windows! Yes, this product will certainly help with keeping all of that glass clean for a much longer time. Don't work too hard! :) Linda
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  111. Frances says

    RainX will leave a film on windshields that you may periodically have to clean off. After years of doing that, my husband started adding it to the windshield washer fluid in the car. Whenever you use the windshield washer you get a little rainx.....you never have to strip it off! Yay...
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