Streak-Free Glass and Window Cleaner
Say goodbye to water spots, smears, and unsightly streaks. This 2 ingredient glass and window cleaner will save you money in your pursuit of having a clean home, the natural way.
Equipment
- 1 16oz glass spray bottle
- 1 funnel
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
- 1 tsp liquid castile soap (optional)
- 5-10 drops essential oil (optional)
Instructions
- Using a funnel, pour 1 cup of water and 1 cup of isopropyl alcohol into a glass spray bottle.
- Add optional liquid castile soap and/or essential oils.
- Shake and spray! Be sure to follow the tips below for a streak-free finish.
Notes
- A basic 1:1 ratio of water and rubbing alcohol produces the most streak-free finish. I sometimes add castile soap if I am cleaning the exterior side of my windows and they are extra grimy. They will still look excellent if I add castile soap, but sometimes I have to try a little harder in my wiping technique to ensure not even a hint of a streak is left behind (I know, I’m picky).
- Essential oils are good antimicrobials and they offer a natural fragrance. I usually don’t add any to this recipe, but if you do, try not to add too much in order to ensure a streak-free finish.
- Wiping technique helps with having a streak-free finish! It is best to use a microfiber cloth, or any lint-free cloth, and wipe back and forth from top to bottom. I wipe until the glass and window cleaner is fully evaporated.
- A lot of people say to spray the cloth and not the mirror and/or window. However, I don’t follow this rule. I just spray whatever I’m cleaning and wipe until the product is gone. It turns out fine every time.
- Some people recommend using distilled water so that no mineral residue gets left behind. My water isn’t particularly hard, so I don’t go that extra step.
- While I usually use amber glass spray bottles instead of clear, if you don’t add any essential oils to this recipe, clear glass is totally fine.
