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How to Clean Glass With Vinegar

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By Darlene Zagata
eHow Contributing Writer
(12 Ratings)

Vinegar a wonderful product that is good for 101 uses. If you run out of things to use it for, keep in mind that it's also good on salads. This article discusses using vinegar as an economical and environmentally friendly glass cleaner.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Cleaning glass: Fill a new spray bottle with a solution of 50% water and 50% vinegar. Shake well. Spray mixture on window glass and clean with a dry cloth. The vinegar and water mixture cuts through the greasy, grimy film that accumulates on window glass. Once you've finished cleaning the window take a piece of newspaper, crumple it up and go over the window with it to remove any streaks.

  2. Step 2

    Cleaning mirrors: Fill a new spray bottle with undiluted white vinegar. Spray mixture on the mirror. Clean with a dry cloth. Your mirror should shine like new. If there are any streaks, try the newspaper trick.

  3. Step 3

    Cleaning your glass coffee pot: For mild to moderate stains, fill with a half and half mixture of vinegar and water. Let soak for 30 minutes, then empty, rinse, and wash as usual. For a heavily stained pot, let soak overnight.

  4. Step 4

    Cleaning shower doors: Spray the doors with undiluted white vinegar. It cuts through the soap scum and wipes clean easily. There's no need for expensive store bought cleaners.

  5. Step 5

    Cleaning your eyeglasses: Spritz each lens with a bit of water and vinegar solution and clean with a soft cloth. You'll be able to see with crystal clarity.

  6. Step 6

    Cleaning your microwave: Clean the glass door in your microwave with a vinegar and water solution inside and out using a soft cloth to clean and dry. You can even place a small bowl filled with the vinegar and water mixture inside the microwave, turn it on for a few seconds, then remove the bowl. The inside of the microwave will wipe clean quickly and easily. Vinegar has the added bonus of removing any leftover food odor.

Tips & Warnings
  • Use vinegar to clean other glass items easily. A solution of vinegar and water works well to clean glass vases, picture frames, stovetops, glass tables and more.

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