Vinegar and Dish Soap
Vinegar and dish soap offer a non-toxic alternative to standard glass cleaners. Grab a clean, empty spray bottle and fill it up the bottom with ⁄2 tsp (2.5 mL) of liquid dish soap and ⁄4 c (59 mL) of white vinegar. Then, thin out the mixture by pouring in 2 c (470 mL) of water. Tighten the lid on the spray bottle, shake everything up, and you’re ready to start cleaning with the help of a microfiber cloth! If you can’t stand the smell of vinegar, feel free to mix in 10-15 drops of essential oil. Just be sure to store your mixture in a glass, polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) plastic, or high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bottle, since essential oils can break down regular plastic over time. Vinegar is chock full of acetic acid, which makes it a great ingredient for homemade cleaners. This mixture works well on a variety of glass surfaces, like windows and glass doors.
Vinegar and Rubbing Alcohol
Alcohol helps keep your glass streak-free. Start by filling up an empty spray bottle with 2 c (470 mL) of water. Then, add 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of white vinegar, 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of rubbing alcohol, and 5 drops of peppermint essential oil into the mix. Shake all of the ingredients together, and get cleaning with a microfiber cloth. Make sure that you’re using a bottle made of glass, PETE plastic, or HDPE plastic. This way, your essential oils won’t degrade the container.
Vinegar and Corn Starch
It may sound corny, but this starchy solution is a great way to keep your glass clean. Cornstarch is a simple but effective way to keep your glass surfaces from getting streaky; best of all, you only need 1 tbsp (7.5 g) to whip everything up! Just pour 2 c (470 mL) of warm water into an empty spray bottle, along with ⁄4 c (59 mL) of white vinegar, ⁄4 c (59 mL) of rubbing alcohol, and a spoonful of plain ol’ cornstarch. Shake everything together, and you’re ready to get spritzing and wiping. Cornstarch helps clear away any pesky, stubborn messes that are stuck to your glass. It works in tandem with the vinegar, which tackles dirt and grime head-on, along with the rubbing alcohol, which dissolves your cleaning mixture away. This is an especially great option for cleaning your windows.
Vinegar and Water
Lots of home DIYers love this 2-ingredient cleaning solution. Set aside an empty spray bottle and fill it up with a mixture of 3 c (710 mL) of water and 1 c (240 mL) of white vinegar. Shake everything together, and bam! You’re ready to get that glass squeaky-clean. This recipe works especially well on windows. Some DIYers like wiping down this mixture with a sheet of an old newspaper. Newspaper has a great texture for scrubbing; plus, it won’t shed any pesky fibers on your glass. Just take a moment to wipe a small corner of glass first to make sure that the ink won’t smear.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a bit acidic, which makes it the perfect ingredient for a glass cleaner. Plus, a little goes a long way—you only need 1 US tbsp (15 mL) to make a potent cleaning mixture. Just pour the lemon juice directly into a large spray bottle, along with 1 US qt (0.95 L) of water. Shake the bottle around to mix up the ingredients, and your lemon-fresh glass cleaner is ready to go.
Dish Soap
Dish soap’s not just for dishes anymore! When mixed with hot water, this sudsy cleaner is masterful at clearing away dirt and grime without as much as a single streak. Just pour 2 c (470 mL) of hot, distilled water into a clean bucket, along with 3-4 drops of liquid dish soap. All you need is a microfiber cloth to get your cleaning session started. You can use regular water for this mixture, but you’re more likely to end up with streaks that way.
Windshield Wiper Fluid
Tired of your old chemical-filled windshield wiper fluid? Look no further: vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and liquid dish soap are all you need to keep your windshield spotless. The next time your washer fluid reservoir runs low, fill it up with a mixture of 1 US qt (0.95 L) of rubbing alcohol, ⁄4 c (0.059 L) of white vinegar, and 3-4 drops of liquid dish soap. It might help to stir all the ingredients together in a large, 1 US gal (3.8 L) jug, which you can pour directly into the reservoir.
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