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Do you love to have squeaky clean windows and glass throughout your house? Do you want your mirrors to be streak-free with non-toxic products? Using products with natural ingredients throughout your home will make you feel better and healthier, too!

Natural options like homemade cleaning products are safer for your home, family, and pets!

The best part is that you probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry or around your home. It’s cost-effective and safe, and you can make it any time you need to.

The best way to kick off your spring cleaning is by making this amazing DIY glass cleaner. 

Why Should I Use a Homemade Glass Cleaner?

Do you know what ingredients are used in your cleaning products? Cleaning products are filled with all kinds of unwanted, toxic chemicals that are bad for us, our families, our pets, and more! By making our cleaners, we can be sure of what ingredients are in the products that we are using and that they are safe for our loved ones. 

This glass and window cleaner is very easy to make and cost-effective, and it doesn’t have very many ingredients. You may even have most of these ingredients in your cabinets at home. There is no reason why you need to bring unnecessary toxins into your home by using store-bought glass cleaner. 

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What Should I Use to Wipe the Glass Cleaner?

Many people use paper towels, coffee filters, or a towel to get their windows or glass streak-free. 

Instead of using paper towels or coffee filters, which create waste and leave streaks, use a microfiber cloth on glass surfaces. A clean microfiber cloth will ensure a streak-free shine on your windows, glass, and mirrors. 

What Should I Store My Glass Cleaner In?

When we buy cleaning supplies, they usually come in plastic containers, but is plastic really the best option for storing things?

Unlike a commercial cleaner or store-bought cleaners, you should store homemade cleaning solutions in glass bottles. Not only is this better for the environment (to cut down on plastic waste), but it’s better for the product as well. 

Plastic bottles contain toxic chemicals that can get into the cleaner and then into your home. You want to keep the toxic chemicals out when you make your own cleaners! 

Glass bottles are safer for your home and products. I recommend using a dark-colored bottle like amber or cobalt to protect the ingredients used in the homemade cleaner.

Why is it Important to Use a Dark-Colored Glass Bottle?

It’s important to use a dark-colored glass bottle for this mixture, or any mixture that you make with essential oils. Essential oils are very potent and could harm plastic bottles.

I also always recommend glass bottles over plastic because they are less environmentally harmful. The dark color (blue or amber) will protect the mixture from harsh lighting.

Where Should I Store My Glass Cleaner?

Store natural cleaners in a cool, dark, and dry place. It will help the product last longer while protecting the ingredients used in them. 

What Can I Use Homemade Glass Cleaner For?

This homemade glass cleaner is perfect for cleaning several things around your home. It will make a huge difference in the clean and shine of your bathroom, bedroom, and windows around your home. 

It’s perfect for cleaning smudges, water spots, or dirt off dirty windows in any room of your home, the bathroom mirror, bedroom mirror, picture frames, and more! It can be used on any product that is glass and will leave it clean, shiny, and smelling wonderful. 

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Homemade Window & Glass Cleaner

There are a few tools and some simple ingredients you will need to make this recipe. It’s simple and easy, and you won’t go back to commercial glass cleaner after making this product! 

Tools you will need:

There are only a few tools you will need to make your homemade cleaner.

• Funnel
• Measuring Cup
• Measuring Spoons
• Dark-Colored Glass Bottle

Ingredients:

You probably have most of these ingredients around your home to make this natural glass cleaner! If not, they are affordable to purchase, and get started making this recipe! 

• 2 Cups of Water (Distilled Water)
• 1/4 Cup Rubbing Alcohol
• 1 TBSP Corn starch
• 1/4 Cup Vinegar
• 10-20 drops essential oil of your choice

I absolutely love this Clean House essential oil blend from Plant Life. It smells wonderful! The blend includes Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Lime, Tangerine, Mandarin, and Lemongrass. It will leave your house smelling wonderful!

It’s great to use for this homemade cleaning recipe as well as others you may make in the future.

I also recommend using lemon essential oil if you want a fresh, clean smell lingering throughout your home after cleaning!

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Instructions:

It’s super easy to make this window & glass cleaner. All you have to do is combine all of the ingredients listed above in the ingredients list into a spray bottle (a glass, dark-colored bottle).

Shake the bottle well to mix all of the ingredients together. For best results, make sure to shake well before each use. Spray, wipe, enjoy!

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First, use the funnel to pour in the water, vinegar, and rubbing alcohol.

Next, add the corn starch to the mixture in the bottle.

Lastly, add the essential oil of your choice to the mixture. Shake well to mix all the ingredients. 

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Do you enjoy making your own homemade household cleaners?  Do you want to start switching your store-bought products over to homemade ones?

Making a DIY cleaner is the best option for your home! Grab this free printable recipe card for my favorite homemade dusting spray! 

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Creating a non-toxic lifestyle and home is so important for you, your family, and your home. I hope this recipe starts you on a journey to a natural home and using non-toxic cleaners! 

I hope this is what you’re looking for to replace your store-bought glass cleaners. I hope it helps cleaning windows and other glass around your home easier. It’s wonderful in so many ways! It’s easy to make, there are no harsh chemicals, and it helps to cut down on plastic waste, which is a win-win-win!

I would love to know what you love about this recipe or any changes you may have made to it to make it better!

Until next time,

Catherine