How to Make Quick and Easy Homemade Window Cleaner

Get clean and streak-free windows with a homemade window cleaner.

Making a homemade window cleaner can save you money and help protect the environment. Glass cleaner can be made easily and quickly at home, which means skipping harmful additives and unneeded ingredients found in store-bought cleaners. You probably don't need to go any farther than your cleaning supply cabinet and pantry to make your cleaner.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol
• Vinegar
• Spray bottle
• Paper towels, rags or newsprint

Instructions

1. Combine 1 cup of rubbing alcohol, 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar in a clean and new spray bottle.

2. Label the spray bottle as "window cleaner only." This safety tip creates less contamination, which can cause products to not work correctly.

3. Spray the glass cleaner on windows and other surfaces just as you would use store-bought glass cleaner. Spray some of the cleaner on the surface and wipe with paper towels, a rag or newsprint.

4. Store excess window cleaner after using with the rest of the household cleaning supplies.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep the ingredients for the homemade window cleaner on hand to quickly and easily make the solution.

• Vinegar is a popular homemade cleaner ingredient. Buy it in bulk to save money.

• The smell of vinegar dissipates after the solution dries.

References

• Mrs. Clean: Make Your Own Glass & Window Cleaner
• The Vinegar Institute: Uses & Tips