Making your own homemade glass cleaner: grandma's recipe
Economical, ecological and more effective than the blue commercial stuff. A simple recipe that leaves no streaks.
Recommended Materials
- Empty spray bottle (500ml)
- White vinegar (or household alcohol)
- Water
- Essential oil (optional)
- Cornstarch (the secret)
Steps to follow
Step 1
Recipe 1 (The Classic): In a spray bottle, mix 1/3 white vinegar + 2/3 hot water. That's it. The vinegar smell is strong but goes away completely when drying. It's the base.
Step 2
Recipe 2 (Quick drying): 1/3 household alcohol + 2/3 water. Alcohol evaporates faster than vinegar and water, it's ideal to avoid streaks if you are not very fast with the squeegee.
Step 3
Recipe 3 (The Cornstarch Secret - Ultimate Anti-Streak): In 500ml of lukewarm water, mix 1 level tablespoon of cornstarch (Maïzena), 1/2 glass of white vinegar and 1/2 glass of household alcohol. The starch has a very fine abrasive power (invisible) which polishes the glass without scratching and absorbs greasy residues. Shake well before each use because the starch settles at the bottom.
Step 4
Always use clean microfiber cloths (washed without fabric softener, because fabric softener leaves a greasy film on the glass).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I have streaks with vinegar when they say it's magic ?
If you used an industrial product before, it may have left a layer of wax or silicone on the window. It takes a few washes with vinegar to remove this layer and find the bare glass.
Can we add dishwashing liquid ?
Just one drop, no more! Dishwashing liquid helps wet the window, but if you put too much, it foams and makes iridescent marks when rinsing.
Precautions
- Label your bottle well.
- Do not drink.
