Tag: DIY cleaning

Beyond Glass: 10 Unexpected Ways to Use Windex
August 17, 2025 Off

Beyond Glass: 10 Unexpected Ways to Use Windex

By The Admiral Staff

Beyond glass cleaning, Windex has a surprising range of uses. It can help move heavy furniture by reducing friction, clean carpets and upholstery, repel insects, and clean car interiors. It’s also effective for washing makeup brushes, de-greasing kitchen surfaces, disinfecting doorknobs, removing clothing stains (avoiding delicate silks), and cleaning patio furniture and outdoor surfaces. Different Windex formulas are recommended for specific tasks, with clear Windex generally preferred for fabrics and ammonia-free versions for

Beyond Burgers: 13 Unexpected Ways to Use Ketchup
July 2, 2024 Off

Beyond Burgers: 13 Unexpected Ways to Use Ketchup

By The Admiral Staff

Beyond being a condiment, ketchup has a surprising number of uses. It can loosen burnt food from cookware, shine copper, silver, brass, and car rims, remove rust from cast iron and outdoor furniture, and even eliminate bugs from car headlights. Other unexpected applications include acting as a mini ice pack, neutralizing green tints in blond hair, creating fake blood, soothing insect bites, and serving as an ingredient in a DIY facial scrub. Empty ketchup bottles can even be repurposed for pancake mix or paint.

Beyond Windows: 10 Unexpected Ways Windex Works
January 6, 2024 Off

Beyond Windows: 10 Unexpected Ways Windex Works

By The Admiral Staff

This article highlights 10 surprising uses for Windex beyond cleaning windows. It can be used to move furniture, clean carpets and upholstery, repel insects, clean cars, wash makeup brushes, de-grease kitchens, disinfect doorknobs, remove clothing stains, clean patio furniture, and make jewelry sparkle. The article also provides important considerations for different Windex formulas (clear vs. blue, ammonia-free) and cautions against using it on certain delicate gemstones.