DIY Glass Cleaner: Recipes And More

Did you know you can clean your windows for less? The secret is DIY glass cleaner!

Homemade DIY glass cleaner is a win-win situation, because it’s easier on the environment, easier on your wallet, and you can customize the recipe to clean different sorts of problem windows. Stick around and see how easy it is!

For any of these DIY glass cleaner recipes, you will need some common items, any of which you can buy at Amazon in bulk, at great prices. You will need:

• a spray bottle
• distilled water
• regular or cleaning white vinegar

Vinegar/Essential Oil

Basic Glass Cleaner

• 1 cup distilled water
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 5 drops of lemon essential oil

Thoroughly mix all ingredients together in a 16 ounce spray bottle. Shake well to evenly distribute the essential oil. Use this solution for basic glass cleaning tasks such as lightly dirty windows and mirrors.

Alcohol

• 1 cup distilled water
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol

Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake together thoroughly. This mixture is great for removing stubborn dirt or fingerprints from windows and mirrors.

Extra-strength Streak Free Glass Cleaner

• 1 cup distilled water, heated until hot
• 2-3 drops of dishwashing soap
• 1/4 cup white vinegar

Dissolve dishwashing soap in hot distilled water in a spray bottle by shaking gently. Add white vinegar. This solution works like a charm on really dirty windows, including hard water spots!

Window Cleaning Tips:

• Give each cleaner adequate time to work its magic. Just spray it on, wait a minute or two, then wipe the glass clean.
• Always use a clean microfiber cleaning cloth rather than paper towels or newspaper, which can leave lint and streaks behind.
• Start at the top of the window or mirror, and work your way down to the bottom.
• Use distilled water in your homemade glass cleaner because it gives the cleaner a longer shelf life.

Now that you’re armed with homemade glass cleaner recipes that work, you are on your way to clean, streak-free windows and mirrors. Still want more, read here for our top 10 cleaning hacks.