Amy Childs shares the £2 secret to her sparkling windows & says you’d never know she had 4 kids as her home’s so clean
KEEPING windows and glass doors sparkling clean is a near-impossible task, especially if you’ve got kids who like to touch everything with their fingers.
But according to the former TOWIE star Amy Childs, there’s no need to fork out a fortune on posh products to remove the dirt and grime.
Chatting with the fellow celeb Charlotte Dawson, the busy mum-of-four revealed that she swears by a simple and foolproof routine to keep her home pristine at all times.
”I just get a window cleaner and a cloth,” she said, adding there was no special way of doing it.
”Just spray it on,” she chuckled, emphasising it was really that easy.
”I’ve got a lot of windows in my house. I do have a window cleaner every five weeks,” said the 34-year-old beauty who described herself as ”very OCD”.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, commonly referred to as OCD, is a severe anxiety disorder that affects 12 in every 1000 people.
The disorder doesn’t discriminate between age, race or gender and according to the charity OCD-UK, it can be so debilitating that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has ranked OCD among the top ten when it comes to the most disabling illnesses of any kind – in terms of lost earnings and lessened quality of life.
There are two aspects to OCD – obsessions and the compulsions.
Obsessions are thoughts, ideas and urges which feel impossible to ignore by sufferers – and they can be very persistent.
On the other hand, compulsions are the ritual sufferers perform to rid themselves of the anxiety felt from the obsessive thoughts.
”No one knows this about me but I’m very OCD – me and Billy row cause about the cleaning.
”You’d never know kids live in my house – of course, I’ve the toys out upstairs, whatever, but I’m very OCD.”
Spilling the beans on the secret product she uses to tackle the mess on the glass surfaces, Amy revealed it’s Mr Muscle Platinum Window & Glass Spray.
The spray, which you can find at Wilko for £1.79, contains a popular cleaning ingredient – vinegar – and promises ”to give surfaces a streak-free shine”.
This easy-to-use spray defeats tough dirt, helping to make window cleaning a breeze – simply spray and wipe with a clean cloth or a newspaper.
Cleaning hacks and tips
Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro:
- How to clean your washing machine in a few easy steps
- Keep on top of cleaning your oven regularly
- Clean your shower to ensure it’s always sparkling
- How to clean your microwave using cheap household items
- Here’s how to get rid of that nasty limescale in your kettle
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- If you haven’t cleaned your mattress in ages, here’s how
- Steps to cleaning your dishwasher to leave it looking brand new
- This is how to clean mirrors and windows without streaking
- Keep your toilet clean in four easy steps
- Give your TV screen a once-over
- Did you know your Venetian, Roman, vertical, or roller blinds also need cleaning?
- Deep-clean your fridge in five simple steps
Charlotte chimed in: ”Get yourself down to Home Bargains or B&M.
”Get Mr Muscle – you might even end up with a Mr Muscle,” the mum-of-three chuckled on the Charlotte Dawson’s Naughty Corner podcast.
As explained by Bedword Window Cleaning, this cupboard essential is not only safe and environmentally friendly, but it also provides a high standard of cleaning for your windows.
This is due to vinegar’s acidic nature that helps dissolve grime, stains, and dirt present on glass surfaces.
Moreover, vinegar leaves a streak-free shine that makes windows look crystal clear – it’s really a win-win that also doesn’t cost a fortune.