Making your own glass cleaner at home is easier than you think. Also, they are free from the harmful chemical smell that you usually find in commercial window cleaning sprays. There are a ton of quick, and easy ways to mix up a glass cleaner with ingredients readily available at your home. In this article, we’ll discuss a recipe for a DIY glass cleaner that can remove any tough stain or tackle any streaky or grimy glass surface with ease.
DIY Glass Cleaner Recipe
Make your windows and mirrors sparkling clean with this DIY glass cleaner. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make one:
Ingredients For DIY Glass Cleaner
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of cold water
- 2 cups of cold water or distilled water
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
- spray bottle
- liquid measuring cup
- whisk
- funnel
- microfiber cloth
- cotton cloth
- lemon essential oil (optional)
Steps To Make DIY Glass Cleaner
Combine Vinegar and Rubbing Alcohol
Take a spray bottle and transfer 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol to it using a liquid measuring cup and a funnel.
Mix Cornstarch and Cold Water
In the measuring cup, combine one tablespoon of cold water and one tablespoon of cornstarch. Whisk to combine the ingredients until the cornstarch appears to disperse and not clumpy. Use a funnel to transfer the solution into the spray bottle.
Add Water and Scent
In the spray bottle, add two cups of cold water. If there’s a supply of hard water at your home, consider using distilled water instead. If you want to give the glass cleaner a fresh citrus scent, then consider adding a few drops of lemon essential oil. Without it, the cleaner will smell a bit like a pickle. However, the smell does go away as the cleaner dries.
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Shake Well and Use
Close the cap on the spray bottle and shake it well so that the solution gets mixed properly. You can use this DIY window cleaner to clean dirty glass and mirrors. It is advisable to use microfiber cloth to wipe properly in circular motions to remove any buildup. Followed by that, dry the glass with an absorbent, cotton cloth. You may also use paper towels or a coffee filter to leave a streak-like shine.
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