Homemade window cleaner

Homemade window cleaner is an easy recipe to make, and it's cheaper than store-bought cleaners. It's also much more eco-friendly because it doesn't contain ammonia or vinegar, which may be harmful to plants when used in the garden. This homemade window cleaner works great on windows, mirrors and shower doors!

Homemade window cleaner: Ingredients

There are two main types of alcohols: isopropyl and ethyl. The difference between them is that isopropyl has a higher percentage of propanol, which makes it more effective at dissolving oils and grease. Ethyl alcohol has a lower percentage of propanol, which means it isn't as effective at removing oils and grease.

That being said, 70% isopropyl alcohol can still be used to clean a variety of surfaces around your home—it just won't remove oil stains as well as 99% ethyl alcohol would.

1 cup water

If you have hard water, use distilled water so that you don't get a white residue on your windows. If you have cold water, warm it up before adding the soap and vinegar. Hot water will also work here—it's just recommended to dilute your cleaning solution with warm or cold water instead of boiling-hot water because it could cause the soap to foam too much and make for an uncomfortable experience when using this at home or in the workplace!

1/4 cup rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol)

• 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol)

• 1 quart distilled water

• 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid or castile soap (unscented)

1/4 tsp dish soap such as Dawn, Palmolive or Seventh Generation

The first ingredient in our homemade window cleaner is dish soap, which acts as a surfactant. A surfactant is any chemical that reduces surface tension. Surfactants allow water to penetrate materials more easily, making it possible for the water and detergent mixture to lift dirt from surfaces. Dish soap also helps break down oils and grease so that they can be removed from the surface by rinsing with water. This is why we use dish soap instead of laundry detergent or hand soap when washing windows: it will clean better!

You can choose any type of dish soap you'd like, but I recommend using either Dawn or Palmolive blue gel (because they smell nice) or Seventh Generation liquid (because it's environmentally friendly).

Homemade substitute for ammonia or vinegar

• Vinegar is an excellent alternative to ammonia and vinegar. It’s a natural disinfectant, deodorizer, and cleanser all in one bottle. The best part is that it won’t harm your home or make you dizzy like ammonia does!

• If you don't like the smell of vinegar or are worried about using this cleaning solution on wood furniture (which will darken over time), try using a combination of baking soda, water and lemon juice instead.

Homemade window cleaner: Directions

Directions

Before you begin, shake well. Spray on windows and glass surfaces, wipe clean with a microfiber cloth. Do not spray on colored or textured glass or window screens. Never use on plastic, fiberglass or painted surfaces.

Combine all ingredients in a small glass spray bottle. Shake gently before use. Spritz on windows and wipe clean with a piece of microfiber cloth.

To make your own window cleaner, combine all ingredients in a small glass spray bottle. Shake gently before use. Spritz on windows and wipe clean with a piece of microfiber cloth.

This homemade window cleaner works great and is less expensive than store-bought cleaners.

It’s important to note that this homemade window cleaner works great and is less expensive than store-bought cleaners. This recipe is also much safer than store-bought cleaners and more effective, too!

Conclusion

We hope that you found this article helpful in creating your own homemade window cleaner. Do you have any tips for us? Let us know!