Window cleaning is one of my most dreaded chores, but this streak free homemade window cleaner that dries fast, makes cleaning windows so much easier! This window and glass cleaner is non-toxic and only has 3 ingredients, including a secret ingredient that makes it dry super quickly...cornstarch! You should check out how to make homemade de-icer Spray.
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Homemade Window Cleaner Ingredients
- ¾ cup of distilled white vinegar (
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- spray bottle ( Purchase HERE )
- squeegee - optional (
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Homemade Window Cleaner
Time needed: 5 minutes
How to Make Streak Free Homemade Window Cleaner
- Pour ¾ cup of vinegar into a spray bottle.
- Add ¾ cup of isopropyl alcohol.
- Add 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch.
- Label.
It's really important to make sure that your homemade cleaners are labeled so you know exactly what you are using and don't get them mixed up! You can print and use my free Printable Labels for Homemade Cleaners HERE or check out the Cricut Joy Label Maker that I use sometimes as well...it's super cool!
- Shake well before each use.
How to Clean Windows and Leave Them Streak Free
- Spray glass, window or mirror liberally with homemade window cleaner.
- Use a squeegee to clean the window starting at the top of the window and ending at the bottom.
- Wipe the squeegee off after each downward swipe.
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- Homemade Pot and Pan Cleaner that even removes burned on food
- Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner
Homemade Window Cleaner
Ingredients
- ¾ cup of distilled white vinegar
- ¾ cup of isopropyl alcohol
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- clean spray bottle Purchase Glass Bottle HERE
Instructions
- Add ingredients to spray bottle and shake well before each use.
- Spray glass, window or mirror liberally with homemade window cleaner.
- Use a squeegee to clean the window starting at the top of the window and ending at the bottom.
- Wipe the squeegee off after each downward swipe.
Marti says
Awesome! I just had my patio done and their was concrete splatters and dust all over my lovely picture windows. I used it on a day where the sun was bright and hot and had little to no streaks.
Then went to front windows with dog nosey prints all over them and those all came clean immediately.
Going to work on car windows next.
Thank you! No more windex!!!!
CJ says
Very interesting! I am curious though, WHY the cornstarch? Thanks for sharing with us all!
judy auth says
why the cornstarch???
Tracy says
Here’s something I read, not sure if it’s true. Turns out glass and mirrors aren’t actually perfectly smooth. They have teeny tiny pits in the surface. And water can get trapped in those pits and the water in most glass cleaners gets bonded or attracted to the water in those pits. That causes water spots and streaks. The cornstarch in this DIY glass cleaner breaks those water bonds and results in the most amazing shiny, streak-free, spot-free finish you’ve probably ever seen.
Anita Onsen says
Wow! I did not know we can use cornstarch for cleaning windows. I will definitely try this one!
But how often do you need to clean your windows ?
I have mine professionally cleaned twice a year, from PWCS. Here is there website, (www.pwcba.com) i hope this can help. They are really good window cleaners and their staff are very friendly too. Helped me a lot during gatherings when i need my windows spotless.
Tammara says
Going to try this. Once its made is there an expiration time for use?
Ivory says
Works perfectly. Thanks for sharing. You rock!
Joyce Meadows Powell says
Do you have a recipe for diffusers?
Darlene says
Does it make any difference of what the alcohol percentage to use?