Spring Cleaning: Windows

Window cleaning is an important part of getting your home ready to enjoy as summer approaches.  


The first step is to clean the glass.  We like to use a homemade solution that works better than any commercial product we have found.  


Window cleaning solution:
1 gallon warm water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tsp. dish soap

Pour all ingredients into a bucket, wash windows with a clean sponge and use a squeegee to remove.  This solution will clean windows without streaks both inside and out.


Next, step is to clean the blinds.  We like to use Swiffer Dusters Extender because they make this process quick and easy.  

Start by closing the blinds so that they are facing you.  Take the Swiffer Duster and run it from top to bottom sweeping dust as you go.  Repeat the process until the entire face of the blind is dust free.  Next open the blinds again and use the duster to get any remaining dust from the surface of the blind.


Congratulations!  Now you can sit back and enjoy your sparkly clean windows.

Tiffany Blue

Today's post, more inspiration from my recent trip to New York.  I snapped this photo on the fourth floor in the gift section of Tiffany's.  I was just in awe of all the gorgeous displays and all of the products that are produced in the coveted Tiffany blue - even coin purses!  In this picture you can see an old fashioned typewriter that has been carefully painted Tiffany blue.  It got me thinking.... what could I paint Tiffany blue?


That lead me to my next search for a paint that would best approximate the iconic color.  Sherwin Williams manufactures a color called Tiffany Blue, but if you are looking for something close to that of the little blue box, don't waste your time.  I did however find four colors I think are worth checking out.

Benjamin Moore, Tropicana Cabana 2048-50

Valspar, Seafarer 5007-10A

Sherwin Williams, Mariner 6766

Benjamin Moore, Caribbean Cool 661

I was able to pull these great color swatches off of a very helpful site called My Perfect Color.  My favorite blue is definitely the Valspar, but I need to find something fun to paint that color so stay tuned!