Before you head to the store, check out this easy Homemade Glass Cleaner with Vinegar! Not only does this miracle cleaner work like a charm, it will save you SO much money! Just 3 ingredients is all you’ll need for perfectly streak-free windows, mirrors, showers, and glass!
Homemade Glass Cleaner Recipe
Searching for the BEST streak free mirror, window, and glass cleaner? You just found it!
Who needs Windex when you’ve got this easy recipe for Homemade Glass Cleaner with Vinegar and Dish Soap??
Rejeanne writes: “I use this all the time in my shower. Shower comes out sparkling with minimal effort! My shower is 13 years old and looks brand new!”
Homemade Cleaners are seriously so easy to make, and such a simple way to save BIG!
Frugal friends Priscilla (who owns her own cleaning company), Gaye, and Amanda shared this Homemade Glass Cleaner with Vinegar recipe with me on The Frugal Girls Facebook page.
So I was excited to put this streak free homemade window and glass cleaner to the test!
Now let me tell you… I’ve been using this Homemade Glass Cleaner for years. I absolutely adore it!
It’s so fast and easy to make and SO frugal.
This simple glass cleaner solution honestly works better than what I’d been using for so many years.
Pretty amazing, right? I love how this little miracle cleaner works so well and is streak free, too!
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Are you ready to make some of your own?
Here’s what you’ll do to make your own budget-friendly homemade glass cleaner alternative right at home.
Prepare to be pleasantly surprised…
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Homemade Glass Cleaner Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this DIY Glass and Mirror Cleaner Recipe…
One reader writes: “Clean my glass tables and doors with this and they look amazing!!”
Janice writes: “Make this all the time! Its great”
Joanna writes: “Works amazing! I have big windows and windex wasn’t doing the trick. Kept leaving streaks all over. Tried this one out today and now I’ll never be going back to store cleaner again!”
Kathleen writes: “Best cleaner ever!”
Rebecca writes: “This is such an amazing solution! It works so well.”
Linda writes: “This is the world’s best shower cleaner spray on leave for an hour at least and your shower will shine!”
Lisa writes: “Love it! Windows look amazing!!”
Pat writes: “I made this and it is great for cleaning, especially bathrooms.”
Ann writes: “Love it, my windows sparkle!”
Kathy writes: “I have a spray bottle with this and a brush I keep in my shower!!”
Sheila writes: “This makes my shower shine!”
Amanda writes: “Yes it works!! I made it last night and cleaned my mirrors and windows.”
Michelle writes: “This works great on showers! Really helps cut soap scum!!! I clean houses and it’s definitely a go-to!”
Rejeanne writes: “I use this all the time in my shower. Shower comes out sparkling with minimal effort! My shower is 13 years old and looks brand new!”
Glenda writes: “Works great. What a savings.”
Becki writes: “Try it in your tub! It’s awesome.”
Anj writes: “Does a great job. It is amazing on cleaning my bathtub and shower and no unhealthy fumes is a plus for me!”
Debra writes: “I’ve been using it for 5 years. I absolutely buy no other cleaners for anything!! It is great!!! Saves lots of money and lungs!!!”
Cherry writes: “Also try drying windows with newspaper! Spotless!!”
Brittany: “This works perfect to clean the glass on an electric smoker!”
Colleen writes: “I use it in my grandchildren’s potty-chair after I empty it – a great deodorizer. Just one squirt really helps.”
Is Vinegar and Dawn Good For Cleaning Windows?
Yes they are.
In fact, these two work delightfully together to clean up dirty windows, streak free.
What I love most about this window cleaning solution is how inexpensive it is to make.
It literally costs just pennies to make up a small batch.
Window Cleaner Supplies Needed
You’ll just need a few inexpensive ingredients to make your own DIY Glass cleaner solution:
- 1/4 cup Distilled White Vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 3 drops Dawn Dish Soap
- Optional: 4 drops of your favorite Essential Oil (I like to use Orange or Lemon for cleaners.)
- Spray Bottle (glass is best if you’ll be adding in essential oils.)
That’s it. Easy peasy!!
Homemade Glass Cleaner Instructions
Mixing up a batch of this streak free homemade window and glass cleaner is as easy as mix and shake!
1: Combine Water, Vinegar, Dish Soap and optional Essential Oils in an empty spray bottle.
2: Swirl and shake gently to combine, and you’re ready to clean!
3: Use on indoor and outdoor windows, glass shower doors, and mirrors to get them sparkly clean.
Bonus Tip: Wash with Newspapers or Microfiber Rags for lint-free windows and glass!
You’ve just made Homemade Glass Cleaner! How easy was that?!?
I have to admit, I am now completely hooked on homemade glass cleaner!
It leaves the windows streak-free, and cleans those smudgy fingerprints from my little guys. (Who are magnetically attracted to dirt, sand, etc.)
It works so well ~ I love it!!
(I also really love the price!)
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I just tried your glass cleaner and it worked great! We have dogs (and kids) that get their nose and fingerprints all over our windows. This made them look great and the prints came off easier with this then Windex!
Oh good Daphne ~ I’m so glad you like it! 😉
I just love how well it cleans!
~ Heidi
Love this and can’t wait to try it! I’ve made my own laundry soap, fabric softener and my own dishwasher detergent and had great results with all! Now I’m ready to move on to other homemade cleaning ingredients! Great posting!
My Dog playes with tennis balls and when they get messy i wash them in a mesh bag and dry them and we have new tennis balls and the dog has fun . Thanks
Recently I accidentally discovered a way to keep bathroom mirrors clean. Use old fashioned white foan shaving cream. Spread a thin coating of shaving cream over the mirror and wipe off with clean rag. My mirror doesn’t get steamed up or smeared for weeks.
You can also use shaving cream to keep your car windows from fogging over. You take shaving cream and apply it to the inside of your car windows and then wipe them clean. Shaving cream has many of the same components as defogging products you can buy at the store, only it’s a lot cheaper. I don’t remember where I heard about doing this, but it’s suppose to be great!
the shaving cream….is that like the one that comes in the red and white striped can? barbosol and should it be without moisturrizers?
I tried this yesterday and when I showered this morning, it didn’t work…..my 2 mirrors were just as steamed up as if I didn’t do anything. I used Dollar Store moisturizing shave cream…..is that why? and I had to rinse out my cloth several times to continue wiping off the shave cream, which made the cloth damp. any ideas?
Need to ask a car expert if this will affect the windows of a car. I was warned to not use regular window cleaner on vehicles because it disintegrates the chemicals in the glass.
This is an old recipe, but thanks for the reminder I had forgotten about!
I’m wondering if you can use this recipe on granite surfaces, too?
you should NEVER use Vinegar or anything acidic cleaner on a granite surface! because acids will cause etching in the surface, which are tiny lines and fissures. Etching mars the surface of granite. Since vinegar is a strong acid, you want to leave it on the shelf when choosing a cleaner for your granite. It will clean and disinfect the surface, but it can also mar the finish permanently.
use rubbing alcohol, which isn’t acidic and will clean and disinfect granite surfaces, leaving them grime-free and shiny. You can also use a few drops of dish detergent and water. You could even pre-make a custom granite cleaning solution, suggests the website HouseCleaningTips.com: combine 1/4 cup of isopropyl rubbing alcohol, 1 tsp. or so of dish washing detergent, and enough water to fill a quart-sized spray bottle.
I use this cleaner to clean everything but windows. The recipe make 1 gallon.
In a gallon container mix:
16 oz. rubbing alcohol
1/4 cup ammonia
1 tablespoon dish soap(add after the water)
water to fill
It works great, and disinfects.
This sounds great if it’s SAFE to mix ammonia and alcohol…you know how we’re cautioned not to mix chemical because of the potential for toxic fumes that can be produced. Any input on this? Thanks!
I forgot to add, make sure the cup or bowl is sitting upright in the bottom rack of your dishwasher. The vinegar mixes with the water, and will neutralize anything that will make dishes look dull. Hope this helps.
We have well water and have to filter out the rust. However, the water still leaves a white film on my glasses after the dishwasher cycle.
My husband googled and got this wonderful tip for making glasses and everything else come out sparkling clean. Take a cup or small bowl, pour 1/4 c white vinegar and let it go through the wash/rinse cycle. Magic happens!!
Thanks for that warning.
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I LOVE this idea! I always feel bad for tossing/recycling old cards but half the time they never have anything written inside but the name! What a great idea!
I also take my favorite old Christmas cards, punch a hole in it and use it over and over each year for gift tags. Slip the ribbon through the punched hole.. If the person lives in your home, its much easier to save them and use year after year. If they don’t live at home, its an idea passed on to them.