Using a homemade glass cleaning to clean windows and mirrors is a safe and cheap way to get windows and mirrors without bars. With all the natural ingredients, the construction of a DIY cleaner is safe and harmless for young children. This simple recipe contains simple ingredients and can be done in a few minutes and used on other glass surfaces. In addition, you will save a lot of money! Whether you clean your window glass surfaces or the mirror of your bathroom, this DIY cleanser, of course gets the job without any stroke!
I haven’t bought Windex for decades. Using vinegar, distilled water and essential oils was my go-to. It was time to share this simple homemade window and glass. However, there are even more options for cleaning solutions to make the best homemade window cleaner for your home!
Why make your own window and glass cleaner?
One big reason to make your own glass is that homemade versions are safer than commercial cleansing glass such as Windex. If your child or pet gets into this recipe, there will be very little damage. Also, you will not have to worry when you use it inhaling hard chemicals with intense odors. A glass cleaner purchased from the store is full of toxic chemicals.
The second reason is that you will save money. Making your own cleansing glass lasts minutes and costs pennies! Windex is $ 4+ these days!
Another big reason to make homemade window cleaner is that you can use this natural recipe for a cleaner as a cleanser of all uses. It can be used in car windows, shower doors, mirrors, countertops and devices.
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Possible ingredients to use for your own glass cleaner:
There are so many homemade recipes for cleaner windows floating online and pinterest that it can be difficult to decide which is the best for you. Below I have developed popular natural ingredient options for cleaning glass. My recipe works better for me, but you may want to experiment with other additives according to your special needs.
- Distilled water It is the best as it is free of minerals that are usually in hard water and can cause water stains.
- Rubbing alcohol It quickly dissolves the streaks and is a powerful solvent and disinfectant.
- White vinegar It contains acetic acid which helps to break up mineral deposits, water points and persistent dirt without destroying surfaces.
- Corn starch It can be used as a gentle abrasive that can help remove persistent particles in dirty windows.
- Baking soda It is more abrasive, but it can also help remove mineral deposits, cinematic residues and other particles. Use carefully. At large spots I make it in a paste and rub it in the windows instead of adding them to the spray.
- Essential oils It can help you dissolve oils and fats, customize your homemade solutions and give a string finish. Citrus essential oils have particularly cleansing properties.
- SoapWhen used very sparing, it can remove grease and accumulation, but if too much is added, streaks can be a problem. Dawn Dish soap is the best commercial dishes soap when it comes to release.
- Lemon juice It is mildly acidic and cuts through fat and dirt easily.
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What do you need to make a homemade window cleaner:
Materials
- 1 cup of distilled water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 10 drops of lemon essential oil
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil or tea tree
Tools
- Blank spray bottle (16 oz.)
- Microfiber cloths
- Funnel
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a clean spray bottle. I recommend using a funnel.
- Replace the spray lid and shake the ingredients to combine.
Recipe notes:
If you have been washed your glass for years with Windex or Formula 409 your glass will have a fine wax. By adding dish soap, you can eliminate this quite easily.
** For additional fat cutting action add 5-10 drops of dish soap to this recipe.
When I add essential oils to my cleaning products, I compromise the quality of the essential oil. I buy 4 oz. bottles of THIS Brand and use them only in DIY cleaning products. You will find that perfumes are not compared to higher quality of essential oil, but when it comes to domestic work and DIY cleaning products, I prefer to save money in this way. Since I repeat this product again and again, it makes sense. If you are simply testing this DIY, do not hesitate to use higher quality oils if this is what you have at hand. Once you decide whether this is something you will repeat, you can consider buying large bottles of cheaper essential oil.
This recipe makes 16 oz. Because it contains half vinegar, it has a smell initially, but it dissolves after a few minutes of cleaning. See below if you prefer to create an alcohol -based recipe to avoid the smell of vinegar.
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Alcohol -based glass recipe:
If you are looking for a multipurpose cleanser that will clean the bacteria and germs, and give you a glow without bars, I recommend using alcohol (isopropyl alcohol).
- 1 cup of distilled water
- 1 cup of alcohol with friction
- 1 tablespoon. White vinegar
This is a great recipe for all surfaces, including buttons and door handles.
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Tips and tricks for shine without bars:
- Use the right tools. A microfiber cloth or a lint -free cloth is better. A squeegee is also a great addition. The napkins actually leave dust and lint. Believe it or not, coffee filters work very well!
- Avoid cleaning windows in the heat of the day. The hot glass will make your glass spray dry very quickly and this could leave streaks and spots. A cloudy day is a good day to clean windows, especially outside the windows.
- After spraying, wait before wiping. If you allow the window cleaner to sit, it has time to relax dirt and dirt.
- Using a dry, clean microfiber fabric, first remove the dust and loose dirt to get better results without bars.
- Clean your windows with warm water. Hot or hot water has a better ability to clean more carefully.
Making your own window cleanser is so easy and definitely one of the homemade cleaners that blow a water cleaner. Make yourself and your home a favor and make this DIY recipe. This homemade window cleaner is cheap and crazy effective! Don’t forget to see all my home recipes.
xx, Jenny