6 Effective Home-Made & Chemical-Free Window Cleaner Recipes!

 

Making your own window cleaners is a pretty simple operation for which you will not require a large number of items. You will also avoid the use of potentially harmful chemicals such as those used in standard window cleaners, as well as saving a few euros.

Preparing a natural homemade glass cleaner at home is a simple and straightforward process. You may use it to clean windows without streaks while also being environmentally conscious, and you can do it for very little money.

Glass cleaning fluids sold in drugstores promise crystal clear windows with no streaks or smudges. The disadvantage of using these products is that many of them contain toxic compounds that can be ingested when washing your windows. In contrast, there are certain biodegradable and non-toxic home remedies for health that you can use to create a natural window cleaner that will not have to compete with conventional goods in terms of performance.

Additionally, using homemade glass cleaner not only allows you to save money over time, but it also allows you to reduce waste significantly because you will be able to reuse the plastic container when filling an old spray bottle with the items you have created.

By the way, avoid using microfiber towels because they release microplastics into the environment when they are washed. Instead, use cotton towels or cloths to dry your windows. Here are three recipes that you can use to make your own homemade glass cleaner in no time at all. Decide on the recipe that most appeals to you and that uses ingredients that you already have on hand.

1. Home-made Window Cleaner with Lemon and Vinegar

Vinegar and citric acid are two household items that should not be overlooked because the active components in these natural cleaning agents make them excellent cleaning agents. You can easily make an efficient glass cleaner at home with these ingredients. Vinegar, which includes acetic acid, prevents scratches from forming on the glass when cleaning windows. It also removes lime and debris from the glass, which is beneficial.

Ingredients:

• A lemon/lime
• 250 millilitres of vinegar
• 250 millilitres of water

How to prepare:

1. Squeeze the lemons.
2. Fill a spray bottle with lemon juice that has been previously used.
3. Combine the vinegar and water in a mixing bowl. Shake the bottle carefully to ensure that the solution is thoroughly mixed.
4. Allow for a few minutes of resting time for the cleaner.
5. Spray the homemade glass cleaner over the surface of the glass as you would normally do, and wipe it away with a soft cotton towel to remove any remaining residue.
6. If you wish to produce your own glass cleaner out of lemon and vinegar, keep in mind that the acid in the lemon and vinegar can damage the rubber gaskets on your windows. Consequently, do not spray them with the glass cleaner and promptly wipe up any spilled residue with a cloth after they have been cleaned.

2. Glass Cleaner with Natural Black Tea

Black tea not only offers you with antioxidants and minerals, but it can also be used to make your own glass cleaner at home. The tannins in tea help to release grease residues from windows and produce a protective coating on the glass, which helps to keep the window’s shine for a longer period of time.

Ingredients:

• 4 sachets of black tea
• 250 millilitres of water

How to prepare:

1. Bring the water to a boil in a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
2. Steep the tea bags for 10-15 minutes after adding them to the water.
3. After removing the sachets, pour the tea into a spray bottle and set aside.
4. Use your homemade glass cleaner to clean your windows as you normally would.

3. Vodka Based Window Cleaner

It may seem strange to use simple vodka as a cleaning agent, but it is effective. However, if you combine the high-alcohol liquor with an essential oil of your choice, the resulting cocktail is quite efficient against smells and unclean glass surfaces.

It is a very good idea to incorporate some peppermint essential oil into your final product. The fragrance of the oil keeps spiders and other insects away from your home, and it keeps animals from entering your home through open doors and windows.

Ingredients:

• 125 mL of vodka (clear)
• 250 millilitres of water
• 60 millilitres of vinegar
• 8-10 drops peppermint essential oil

How to prepare:

1. Combine the vodka, vinegar, and water in a spray bottle and shake well.
2. Add the peppermint oil and gently shake the bottle to ensure that everything is evenly distributed.
3. Use the glass cleaner to clean your windows as you normally would.

Express Window Cleaner

If you need a glass cleaner right away, you can use the same dishwasher that you use to wash dishes by hand, to clean the glass. Simply add a small pinch of your standard dishwasher detergent to a small amount of water. 

In this case, less is more because if you make the combination like the one while washing dishes, it will become soapy water and you will not be able to use it without cleaning it afterwards. Moreover, it will leave many scratches on your glasses if you do not rinse it afterwards. In any instance, you will end up spending significantly more time than is necessary to keep your windows sparkling.

Conclusion

So, we hope that you liked our home-made collection of effective window cleaners. Believe us, these home-made cleaners work like a charm! Moreover, they are completely natural and hence are quite harmless to your skin. Hence, we would strongly suggest you to spare some time making these home-made cleaners, rather than buying those chemical solutions from the supermarket!