In the UK, it’s known as “surgical spirits” and is available wherever you’d buy plasters or bandages. In the United States, it’s sold in the First Aid section of stores. It also speeds up evaporation, which helps avoid leaving streaks. Rubbing alcohol is a solvent that works in combination with the vinegar to dissolve grime on your windows. On shiny surfaces like glass and windows, pectin causes streaks. It’s roughly 5% acidity and works fine in this recipe-there’s no need to buy a pricey “cleaning vinegar.” Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is not a good substitute in this homemade glass cleaner because it contains pectin, a form of soluble fiber. Vinegar helps dissolve things like bird droppings and dead bugs on windows. But the amount of soap matters, so don’t just squirt it in-too much will leave streaks. Soap contains fatty substances that encapsulate greasy dirt particles, making them easier to rinse away. We’re using dish soap in this window and glass cleaner recipe because it has additional grease-fighting properties. That’s why you’ll still find dirt on your windows after heavy rain. When water interacts with city grime, it can make the mess cling harder. This is the product of smog and other airborne particles.
If windows only got coated with dirt and pollen, a strong spray of water would get them clean. What Ingredients are Best for Window Cleaning? Since this window cleaner recipe contains rubbing alcohol, do not store or use it near open flames or in direct sunlight. If you want to store the unused portion, keep it in a cool, dark place beyond the reach of kids and pets.
Use a clean microfiber cloth or towel right away to dry any drips on the ledge or sill. Spray a second time and draw the squeegee’s rubber strip down the window in a smooth stroke. Spray the glass, then scrub with a microfiber cloth to loosen grime. In the spray bottle, shake together 1 cup rubbing alcohol (“surgical spirits” in the UK) and 1 cup white distilled vinegar, then add 3 drops of dishwashing liquid. Microfiber cloth, towel, or lint-free rags.For those, try my homemade granite cleaner instead. But, since it contains vinegar, it is not for use on granite or natural stone surfaces.
It cleans and shines ceramic and porcelain tile, too. Try spraying it onto rags or paper towels to polish picture fronts and knickknacks. You can use it on any glass surface, including glass shower doors. This streak-free window cleaner is cost effective, yet it works well. So, I created a DIY version to get the job done right the first time. With 36 windows in our house, I need something that works quickly, cleans thoroughly, and doesn’t cost a lot. Window cleaning is never a fun task, and it’s even more miserable when the product you’re using leaves streaks. This easy homemade glass cleaner leaves your windows streak-free and sparkling clean every time.
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