Quick and Easy DIY Window Cleaners

Who doesn't love that streak-free shine on windows and glass? But you don't need to buy glass cleaners full of petro-derived chemicals to achieve it. You can either invest in safe, sustainable brands or make your own homemade glass and window cleaner.

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Also read: 5 Easy Homemade Kitchen Cleaners

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Making your own cleaner can be sustainable, economical, effective, and a safer alternative for your kids and pets. Here are 4 DIY window and glass cleaner recipes:

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Vinegar and Water

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The simplest DIY Glass Cleaner recipe just needs two ingredients: vinegar and water. You can use either white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. All you need to do is add vinegar and water to a bottle using a funnel, shake it gently, date and label the bottle, and your homemade glass cleaner is ready. This combination also works well as an all-purpose cleaner. To increase the effectiveness of this DIY cleaner, you can use distilled water instead of tap water.

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Vinegar, Water, and Alcohol

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To make a rubbing alcohol-based glass cleaner, pour 1 cup of rubbing alcohol, 1 cup of distilled water, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar into a bottle. Shake it gently, and your homemade window cleaner will be ready in minutes. The acids in vinegar combined with alcohol solvents effectively remove tough grease from windows.

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Also read: 5 Cheap DIY Bathroom Cleaners

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Vinegar, Water, Alcohol, and Cornstarch

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For particularly dirty windows, try using cornstarch. While vinegar and water cut through grime, cornstarch provides a gentle abrasive effect that enhances cleaning power. To prepare this DIY window cleaner, combine ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol, ¼ cup of distilled white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 2 cups of distilled water in a spray bottle. Shake the mixture thoroughly to blend all ingredients.

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Vinegar, Water, and Dish Soap

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If you don't have rubbing alcohol or cornstarch, you can also make a DIY glass cleaner using liquid dish soap. To make the cleaning solution, you need 2 cups of lukewarm water, 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of grease-cutting liquid dish soap (preferably from a sustainable brand). Shake the mixture, and your homemade glass cleaner will be ready in no time.

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