Homemade Glass Cleaner Recipes

Below is a collection of homemade glass cleaner recipes that have been sent into me by readers, and in addition that I've also found from other sources.


I think it is amazing the wide plethora of recipes that people use successfully. That's because, as with most homemade recipes, many varieties can work.

Check out the recipes below to see what you have on hand and find one that can work for you.

In addition, you can check out my favorite homemade window cleaner recipes here.

Now for the recipes sent in by other readers:

Simple Recipe: Hot Water & Squeegee

Michelle says: "I use hot water and a squeegee - no streaks & no fumes!"

Recipe Using Vinegar & Essential Oils:

Lynn said, "I use 2 cups distilled water, 1 cup vinegar, 5 drops of Lemon Kosher Certified Pure Therapeutic Essential Oils. This works great on all my windows, TV screen (as mine are not the flatscreens), kitchen glass tabletop, and mirrors! :)"



I am always looking for even more recipes. You can see additional ones I've collected below. In addition, you can share your glass and window cleaner recipes here and I'll add them to the page.


Top photo by psyberartist

Use Generic White Vinegar & That's It!

by Jemima

Jemima says:

I used to use the glass sprays and wipes when I worked in a bakery to keep the glass sparkly and streak free, BUT I was given a handy hint that absolutely worked much better, and was so much cheaper too.

A clean cloth like Chux and warm water and WHITE VINEGAR. THAT'S ALL.

I couldn't believe it worked so well, and with the generic brand white vinegar costing so little for so much, I now clean any glass, mirrors with just vinegar and water.

Try it. you won't be sorry!!

Taylor says:

Thanks Jemima for your recipe. As you can see a couple other readers also use vinegar as well.

Here's what other readers also said:

Daneil's recipe: I just use white vinegar in a spray bottle. I water it down for my little helpers that enjoy spraying more than wiping the glass!

Ron says: Vinegar works good on hard water stains on your windows too. Its acidity neutralizes the alkalinity of calcium deposits. Its cheap too.

There are actually lots of uses for this natural product around your home. I've collected lots of uses for vinegar here, so come check them out or share your own uses as well.

Dish Soap For Cleaning Glass, Mirrors & Windows

Several people swear by using dish soap. In all the recipes that follow the soap is always very diluted in water (because otherwise it would streak and leave a residue), and sometimes other ingredients are added as well.

Haley's recipe: I use 2 cups distilled water, 2 tsp clear, natural ingredient dish soap and 3 tbs white vinegar!

Angie's recipe: 4 drops of Dawn dish liquid in a tall spray bottle and the rest filled with water, and use newspaper to wipe the windows for a streak free shine! And it's smells pretty too.

Fiona's recipe: Splash of Palmolive dish washing liquid in a spray bottle with water and a squeegee. Trust me you'll never look back.

There are actually lots of ways to use dishwashing liquid around your home for cleaning and stain removal, not just for washing dishes. I've collected many of these uses here, so come check out even more of them.

Rubbing Alcohol To Clean Glass Windows

by Crystal Jeffreys
(Virgie, Kentucky)

Crystal says:

I use rubbing alcohol as a window cleaner on glass.

Please don't use it on window tent, it will destroy the tent, but use it with a micro fiber cloth and you will have a streak free glass.

Taylor says:

Thanks Crystal!

Lots of other readers agree with you as well about how well alcohol works on windows, glass and even mirrors. Here's what some other readers also said:

Rhonda says: My son always gets some unknown and impossible spots on the bathroom mirror - nothing gets it off - I finally tried rubbing alcohol and finally they came off. I think it is a mix of hard water spots and hand soap drops. Now I keep a bottle under the bathroom sink just for the bathroom mirrors.

Dawn says: Rubbing alcohol cleans mirrors with no streaks.

Stephanie says: Rubbing alcohol with a window cleaner cloth, it's sort of like a microfiber cloth, but smooth and lint free.

Rubbing alcohol can be used for cleaning and stain removal all around your home. You can read about more alcohol uses for your home here, or share your own ideas and tips too.

My Go To Recipe Uses Ammonia

by Betsy
(Lakewood Ranch, FL, USA)

Betsy says:

I use a very inexpensive product for windows and mirrors.

With a quart size spray bottle, fill the bottle with hot water, leaving 2 inches for a quarter cup ammonia and 3 drops of dish soap.

Screw top on tight and gently mix solution.

I have washed windows for 50+ years and I use paper towels because it does the best job.

Taylor says:

Thanks Betsy. You can get more ideas and uses for ammonia here.

Use Cheap Vodka: Works Great

by Beth

A similar tip to using rubbing alcohol (see above) is to use cheap vodka.

Beth shared, "cheap Vodka for windows works great."

Make sure to use only the cheap stuff because otherwise that could get expensive really fast, plus why waste the good stuff on glass?

Photo courtesy of allesok, from Flickr CC

Corn Starch & Water Makes The Best Glass Cleaner

by Christie
(Indiana)

Christie shared a homemade glass cleaner recipe passed down from her grandmother.

Christie says:

Fill a 2 qt pan with warm water and add one fourth cup of corn starch and stir.

Use a terry cloth wash rag to wash glass with mixture, and wipe off with clean terry hand towel.

The glass not only shines but repels dirt!

My grandmother's tip: corn starch will settle in the bottom of the pan if not in use, so just mix again and continue.

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Taylor says:

Thanks for sharing this recipe Christie.

There are lots of uses for cornstarch around your home. Click the link to see others that have already been submitted, or share your own!

Clean Your Windows With A Lemon

Another recipe for cleaning windows is to use lemon juice and vinegar.

Both lemon and vinegar are mildly acidic, and therefore can be great cleaners for your windows.

Ingredients::

• Juice from 1 lemon (which is equivalent to approximately 3 tablespoons of lemon juice)


• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar


• 2 cups hot water


• spray bottle

The measurements are pretty loose because it does not need to be exact.

A nice thing about this cleaning recipe, too, is that it makes a nice smell in your home.

The vinegar smell dissipates quickly, but the lemon scent lingers which is really nice.

You can learn lots more ways to clean with lemon juice here.



Photo by geishaboy500

Homemade Window, Glass And Mirror Cleaner

by SR101 Reader

SR101 Reader says:

Ingredients and supplies:

• One bottle of club soda (Walmart Brand will do)


• Two old cloth rags


• One spray bottle (found at the dollar store)

Directions:

Put the club soda in a spray bottle. Spray on glass, windows or mirrors. Wipe off with cloth rag.

LOOK AT THAT CLEAN SURFACE!

Taylor says:

Thanks for the recipe!

There are other readers who've also shared with me their love of using club soda for their windows.

For instance, Monica says: "I use club soda. Try it, you will be amazed."

In addition, Sarah says: "I use vinegar for most of my cleaning. But for windows I use club soda."

Does anyone else have a homemade window cleaning solution recipe to share?

If so, submit your recipes here, or read other recipes already submitted.



Further, there's LOTS of additional homemade cleaners recipes here on the site. Click the link to check out even more!

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