DIY window cleaners are the most popular option for homemakers who have tried multiple commercial glass cleaning products to not great results. You need to consider which products give the best results and the amount of money you spend to buy those products. Sometimes, you get the result you are hoping for, and other times, the product doesn’t seem to be that effective, leaving you with no option but to repeat this cycle.
A quick search online on DIY glass cleaners will offer you plenty of recipes. The most common ones involve baking soda and vinegar. They are quite effective. However, if you are looking for something unique, consider the solutions we have listed here.
Denatured Alcohol
Denatured alcohol is an effective cleaning ingredient and is added to all commercial cleaners. It’s harder to find than rubbing alcohol, but you only need a small amount to make the DIY spray. It leaves a streak-free shine that stays on for a long time.
One of the best things about this cleaner is that it also kills any bacteria on the surface, making it completely safe for your toddler if they press their face to the surface. Here’s how to make this DIY cleaner:
Ingredients
- Dish Soap: 50 ml
- Denatured Alcohol: 200 ml
- Water
Directions
- In a spray bottle, add equal amounts of denatured alcohol and dish soap
- Fill the rest of the bottle with water and give it a good shake
- To clean the windows, spray tap water on the glass first and wipe the surface with a cloth
- Now spray the denatured alcohol solution, and use a fresh lint-free cloth to wipe the glass
- Swipe in circular motions to avoid leaving streaks behind
Lemon Juice
Who would have thought that the lemon you use for making a tall glass of lemonade could also help clean your windows?
Lemon has the same acidic properties as vinegar and is a much safer option for cleaning windows. Lemon breaks down grime, and cornstarch acts as an abrasive agent that removes caked-on dirt. Here’s how to make this DIY cleaner:
Ingredients
- Club Soda: 2 Cups
- Lemon Juice: 3 Tablespoons (Freshly Squeezed)
- Cornstarch: 1 Teaspoon
Directions
Note: Club soda is used in this recipe instead of water because the latter dilutes the ingredients’ cleaning properties.
- Mix all the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well. Add more club soda if the cornstarch forms lumps or the solution is a bit thick.
- Spray the window with the solution and use a lint-free cloth to wipe the surface
Use Newspaper
The newspaper has great absorbency, making it a great window cleaner. You can use it to wipe the glass between cleanings and after. It won’t just keep the surface free of streaks but also brush off the dust and give the glass shine.
Keeping your windows clean is quite easy if you have the right cleaner. Commercial products often weaken the strength of the glass and leave it vulnerable to cuts. So, try these DIY cleaners and make your windows look new again.
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