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Washing windows or anything that contains glass can be a challenging task. How so? Well, how many times after washing your windows etc., have you encountered nasty streaks? Streaks are fortunately easy to prevent with a little attention to detail. Here are some handy tips to avoid those unsightly streaks according to Handy Household Hints.
Streak Free Tips
- The best tip I have heard and never knew until today is to never clean your windows while the sun is hitting them. Why? Apparently the sun’s heat causes the cleaning solution to dry quickly which causes the streaks to appear. Makes sense doesn’t it?
- Always use different strokes on each side of the glass to avoid streaking. Rubbing all over in every direction is a sure way to stir up those streaks in the glass.
- What about dirt, grease, or soil on the windows? Simple, handy household hints tells you to combine 1/4 cup of water and ammonia. Rubbing alcohol and, ammonia, and water can also do the trick including your car windows.
- Vinegar and 2 quarts of warm water works great on items that contain glass like fish aquariums.
- It is also said that just a little bit of baking soda and a damp sponge or cloth will go a long way to getting your glass clean, shiny, and streak free. You can also polish the cleaned glass with a lint free cloth.
For more tips on how to keep any type of glass in your house clean, shiny, and streak free go to Cleaning Tips.net.
Do you have any household tricks that keeps your windows and glass clean, shiny, and streak free? Please feel free to share with us what works for you.
Are you ready to swing into spring? Spring fever is definitely coming early this year so why not kick it off with your family in Jacksonville?
In a previous post I briefly outlined a list of events and activities for you and your family to enjoy in the month of February. Check out what’s going on in Jacksonville in March according to the Florida Union Times (Jacksonville.com.)
Fairs and Festivals
Saint Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
When? Friday, March 11 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Francis Field, St. Augustine FL
Clay County Agricultural Fair Opening Day
When? Thursday, March 31 @ 10:00 am
Location: Paul E. Reinhold Agricultural Fairgrounds, Green Cove Springs FL
For more events in March go to Fairs and Festivals
Music
The Jacksonville Blues Festival
When? Friday, March 11 @ 8:00 pm
Location: Moran Theater, Jacksonville FL
James Taylor
When? Tuesday, March 22 @ 8:00 pm
Location: Moran Theater, Jacksonville FL
For more events in March go to Music
Performing Arts
John Mellencamp- No better than this Tour
When? Saturday, March 5 @ 7:30 pm
Location: Moran Theater, Jacksonville FL
Spring Awakening
When? Thursday, March 24 @ 7:30 pm
Location: Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
For more events in March go to Performing Arts
Education/Campus
Art Matters Lecture Series: “New Acquisitions”- Debra Murphy
When? Wednesday, March 2 @ 10:30 am
Location: MOCA Jacksonville, Jacksonville FL
Florida Master Naturalist Program
When? Tuesday, March 15 @ 6:00 pm
Location: Duval County Extension Service, Jacksonville FL
For more events in March go to Education/Campus
For a complete listing of fun family activities and events in the Jacksonville area go to the Florida Times Union for more information.
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Looking for something fun to do with your family in the coming month?
The City of Jacksonville has a variety of fun events for you and your family to participate in.
According to the Florida Times (Jacksonville), there is an abundance of fun things going on that may be of interest to you and your family. Check these out and mark your calendars! These are just some of the events that will be going on in Jacksonville! Come on down.
Arts and Crafts
ImprovEffect at MOCA
When? Thursday, Feb. 10 @ 7:00 pm
Location: MOCA Jacksonville, Jacksonville FL
Layers, A Visual Dialogue
When? Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Avondale Artworks, Jacksonville FL
For more February events go to Arts and Crafts
Community
12th Annual Fur Ball Gala: Pets in the City
When? Saturday, Feb. 5 @ 6:30 pm
Location: Omni Hotel Jacksonville, Jacksonville FL
Community Connections’ Mardi Gras 2011
When? Friday, Feb. 4 @ 7:00 pm
Location: The Carling, Jacksonville FL
For more February events go to Community
Dance
Winter Dance Concert
When? Thursday, Feb. 10 @ 7:30 pm
Location: Swisher Theater, Jacksonville FL
Tango Inferno
When? Tuesday, Feb. 22 @ 7:30 pm
Location: Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville FL
For more February events go to Dance
Sports and Outdoors
Jacksonville Giants vs. Mobile
When? Sunday, Feb. 6 @ 1:00 pm
Location: Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville FL
LaCrosse-2011 Sunshine Classic
When? Sunday, Feb. 20 @ 12:00 pm
Location: EverBank Field, Jacksonville Fl
For more February events go to Sports and Outdoors
For a complete listing of activities and events in Business and Tech, Education/Campus, Fairs and Festivals, Food and Dining, Music, Performing Arts, Shopping, Visual Arts and more got to the Florida Times Union (Jacksonville.com)
