Achieve Sparkling Results! 3 Best Homemade Window Cleaner Recipes

by John Griffith
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Clean windows not only improve the look of your home, but also the light levels. However, in order to achieve sparkling results, you need a good cleaner. But why give a ton of money on commercial window cleaners when you can make them at home? That’s right, you can make your own! Homemade window cleaner has many advantages over store-bought cleaners. Not only is it way cheaper, it’s also just as effective at cleaning. You can easily mix it up in no time while using ingredients you already have in the pantry. Amazing! Homemade cleaners are also more environmentally friendly, as you won’t be throwing away so much plastic. Plus, there are no harmful chemicals inside. There truly are no downsides to making your own eco-friendly cleaner. And today, we will show you some of the best window cleaner recipes you can make for spotless, streak-free results!

Homemade window cleaner has many advantages over store-bought cleaners

person cleaning windows

Homemade Window Cleaner Recipes

Clean windows instantly make the home feel and look nicer. There is simply no other feeling as satisfying as laying on the couch enjoying the sunshine beaming through the crystal clear windows warming up the room. However, in order to enjoy this magical moment, you need to clean the windows. While you can go and buy a commercial cleaner, we’ve got something even better. These homemade cleaner “recipes” are super simple to make and do a better than job than most store-bought cleaners. Just give your windows a good clean with the cleaner you made and see them sparkle.

Clean windows instantly make the home feel and look nicer

homemade window cleaner woman holding spray and gloves

#Dish soap cleaner

Most homemade cleaners use water as a base, this one included. However, it’s best to use water that is distilled as dirty water can leave stains on the windows, which defeats the whole purpose. This cleaner is super simple to make and you only need two ingredients.

Dish soap is an effective cleaner

homemade window cleaner dish soap sitting near sink

Materials

  • 2 cups water, distilled and hot
  • Dish soap
  • Bowl or bucket

Method

  1. Gather everything you need. Then measure your water.
  2. Take your empty bowl or bucket and add the water, as well as a couple of drops of dish soap. Then mix everything together.
  3. Depending on how big the cleaning surface is you may need more water and dish soap.

Make sure to shake before use

homemade window cleaner clear spray bottle

#White vinegar cleaner

Vinegar is a cleaning powerhouse. It can clean pretty much anything around your home, windows included. That’s exactly why we are going to use it to make a homemade spray. Thanks to its acidic properties it will easily remove all the dirt and grease from your windows.

Vinegar is a cleaning powerhouse

white vinegar and gloves

Materials

  • 2 cups water, distilled
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 5 drops essential oil of your choice (optional)
  • Empty spray bottle

Method

  1. First gather all your ingredients in one place. Then measure each ingredient in the quantity you will need it.
  2. Take your empty spray bottle and pour all the ingredients inside. Then gently shake the bottle until everything is combined well.
  3. The mixture is ready to use. Make sure to give it a good shake before each time you use it.

Take your empty spray bottle and pour all the ingredients inside

clear spray bottle

#Rubbing alcohol cleaner

If you want a cleaning solution that will evaporate fairly quickly, then make one with rubbing alcohol. Adding this type of alcohol will reduce the chances of water spots, will disinfect the surface, and it will reduce drying time.

Adding rubbing alcohol will reduce the chances of water spots

homemade window cleaner rubbing alcohol on the counter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water, distilled
  • 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
  • 3 tbsp white vinegar
  • Empty spray bottle

Method

  1. Add the rubbing alcohol and vinegar to the spray bottle. Then fill up the bottle with the water.
  2. Now it’s time to give the bottle a good shake. This will ensure everything is well mixed and ready to use.

Mix everything in a spray bottle

homemade window cleaner spray bottle and rubber gloves

How To Use Homemade Window Cleaner

After you have made your very own cleaner, it’s time to put it to good use. But before you start spraying you need to first dust the area. Spray your windows evenly with the homemade cleaner and let it sit for a bit. Then take your microfiber cloth, squeegee, or newspaper and wipe the windows dry. Try to avoid getting the cleaner on materials on marble, granite, slate, tile, and other surfaces where the acidic ingredients may cause damage.

Use a microfiber cloth, squeegee, or newspaper to wipe the windows dry

homemade window cleaner cleaning windows with microfiber cloth

These were some of the best homemade window cleaner recipes you can make yourself. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can easily make your very own cleaner and have sparkling, streak-free windows!

These were some of the best homemade window cleaner recipes

super clean windows

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.