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Easy Homemade Glass Cleaner

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easy homemade glass cleanerI wanted to find an easy, non-toxic homemade glass cleaner that would work just as well as the commercial version.  And, be so inexpensive that you’d be crazy to go pay $5.50 for it (that’s what a bottle of Windex® was going for at the store).

What’s In Easy, Homemade Glass Cleaner?

Homemade glass cleaner recipes generally start with vinegar and water, and then add alcohol and/or cornstarch. I know, cornstarch? But, having tried recipes of vinegar/water, vinegar/water/alcohol, and vinegar/water/alcohol/cornstarch, the last concoction is the clear winner – and it really works – you won’t miss the commercial glass cleaner.

So, how does it stack up on cost? Well, I figure about $0.20 for the vinegar, $0.25 for the rubbing alcohol, $0.05 for the cornstarch, and our water is from a well (essentially free) – so a grand total of $0.045 for a bottle of glass cleaner – versus $5.50. Now I’m wondering what on earth they’re putting in the commercial stuff to make it cost so much?

Well, the bottle doesn’t identify what’s in it, but the Windex® website says it’s made of water, carriers (isopropyl alcohol, ethylene glycol), cleaning agents (2-Hexoxyethanol, ammonium hydroxide, Mirapol Surf S-210, Videt EGM), wetting agent (sodium C14-17 Sec-Alkyl Sulfonate), and dye (Liquitint® Sky Blue Dye). It also says to keep out of reach of children and pets. You can find out more information on it here.

Probably a lot of the costs are packaging and transportation, but at a savings of $5.00 for the non-toxic home version, we’re going to try the easy homemade glass cleaner! When using it, I do find that you need to shake the spray bottle occasionally to keep the corn starch mixed into the solution. 

For another easy, homemade (vinegar-based) solution to a common problem – weeds, try Weed-Be-Gone – A Safe & Easy Homemade Weed Killer.

 

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Best Homemade Glass Cleaner

This is an easy, non-toxic homemade glass cleaner that works just as well as the commercial version and costs a lot less.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Cost: .045$

Equipment

  • 1 Quart Plastic Spray Bottle

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups warm water

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well.
  • Also shake well before using to keep cornstarch mixed and prevent it from clogging the spray mechanism.


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Lesa Wilke is a homesteader and freelance writer who loves to inspire others on their journey to more sustainable lifestyles. She accomplishes this by sharing the skills she’s learned (plus support, advice & tips) while farming goats, chickens, honeybees, and produce.

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  1. Mary G says

    July 23, 2021 at 11:33 am

    What are the proportions of the ingredients? Why not give the recipe?

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    • Lesa says

      July 23, 2021 at 12:01 pm

      Hi Mary,
      I do give the recipe at the bottom of the post. Are you not able to see it?

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  2. jan harrison says

    June 15, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    Why the cornstarch in the window cleaning solution?

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    • Lesa says

      June 15, 2020 at 8:58 pm

      Hi Jan, I have no idea why the cornstarch makes it work better, but I tried all the different variations and the cornstarch clearly made it work better.

      Reply
      • Carol says

        June 24, 2020 at 4:37 pm

        don’t you mean CLEARLY made it work better?

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        • Lesa says

          June 24, 2020 at 7:22 pm

          🙂

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    • Mary Beth Young says

      May 8, 2021 at 7:58 pm

      Life is good!!! After 50+ years of washing windows and ALWAYS having them end up with streaks, this homemade recipe for window washing solution has done the trick. It is so simple, so inexpensive, so perfect and effective on windows. I am doing a happy dance right now!

      Reply

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