How to Use Vinegar & Water to Clean Glass

Clean glass surfaces with a homemade vinegar and water solution.

Glass surfaces require regular cleaning and maintenance. Dust, fingerprints and food crumbs collect on the glass quickly, leaving it covered with a dirty, cloudy film. There are many cleaning products designed for use on glass, but you can make a simple solution of vinegar and water that cleans glass just as well and costs less than commercial cleaners.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Vinegar
• Liquid dish soap
• Spray bottle
• Lint-free cloth or newspaper

Instructions

1. Pour 1 cup of water and 1 cup of white vinegar into a spray bottle. The vinegar will clean and disinfect the glass effectively.

2. Add 1 tsp. of liquid dish soap to the spray bottle. The soap will assist in cutting through any residue on the glass surface, but will dry with a streak-free shine.

3. Twist the lid onto the bottle. Shake it to combine the ingredients, then spray onto a glass surface.

4. Wipe the glass surface with a lint-free cloth or a piece of newspaper. Both will work better than paper towels or a lint cloth, which can leave behind lint particles that will make your glass surface look dull.

5. Wipe the glass in large circular motions. Repeat until the entire surface has been cleaned.

References

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