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Clean Green - Glass Cleaners

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Real Estate Agent with Windermere Real Estate

If you've been reading, I have been doing a series on eco-friendly household cleaners that you can make on your own out of everyday products you probably already have in your home!  This section is on Glass Cleaners - for a green way to that streak-free shine, read on.

1) Use undiluted vinegar in a spray bottle or
2) Equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle or
3) 1/2 lemon juice and 2 cups water in a spray bottle or
4) 1/2 cup vinegar or lemon juice, 2 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil based soap (such as Murphy's Oil Soap)
5) Mix 1/2 cup cornstarch with 2 quarts warm water. Apply with sponge then wipe with absorbent cloth or towel. Do not wash windows or glass when sun is on them or if they are warm. This causes the solution to dry too quickly creating unwanted streaks.
6) No-Streak Glass Cleaner: 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 quart warm water
Mix the ingredients and apply with a sponge or pour into spray bottle and spray on. Wipe dry with crumpled newspaper, buff to a shine. (Use crumpled newspaper instead of paper towels for lint-free results.
7) Rubbing alcohol is effective in place of glass cleaner.

As always, please feel free to comment if you have any questions, or anything to add!

Lance Winslow
The Car Wash Guy - Malibu, CA
Yes, good post. In fact, our company www.windowwashguys.com has switched to green glass cleaner too, its better for the employees and the homeowners house, no need to have fumes. I could not agree more, take it from someone who knows, you are ABSOLUTELY on TARGET here. Everyone listen to what she is saying. She's Right! Lance
Jan 20, 2008 03:09 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info
Newspapers are great, just watch out for the black hand syndrome..... wash your hands right away.
Jan 22, 2008 03:54 PM
Emily Johnston
Keller Williams Realty - Rancho Bernardo, CA

Jonelle-

My favorite is using microfiber towels. One damp and the other dry... wipe on wipe off and voila! All sparkly clean with no smell, streaks, or chemicals!

:-)

~Emily

The San Diego Real Estate Expert

Jan 28, 2008 05:29 PM