How to Make Homemade Window Cleaner

Tired of the wafting smell of window cleaner every time you decide to clean house? This homemade, all-natural alternative takes the cake. Like many people, I had grown accustomed to buying window cleaner. It was usually dyed an unnatural blue and smelled strong. Now I make homemade window cleaner.

Sometimes the cleaner would even have ammonia in it. As part of my DIY/homesteading goals, I wanted to learn to make my own. This recipe is so simple, it will take you longer to read the instructions than to make it.

Homemade Window Cleaner

Homemade All-Natural Window Cleaner

2 Parts Water (I used distilled water)

1 Part White Vinegar

Add a splash of Rubbing Alcohol (OR) Witch Hazel

1 Tbs Corn Starch

Simply mix together and pour into an old spray bottle (cleaned of course!). The trick is before you clean your windows always give the bottle a shake to stir up the corn starch from the vinegar.

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I have read that wiping a window with newspaper helps add to a streak-free shine, however, we rarely have newspaper around so I am using paper towels. So far I’ve had no streaking issues and I have welcomed an all-natural cleaner that doesn’t smell strong either! Enjoy!

Homemade Window Cleaner

In Summary

This homemade window cleaner is easy to make. It only contains a few ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your home. The cleaner keeps well and lasts a long time. Just give it a little shake before each use.

By using this all-natural window cleaner you can avoid the use of chemical and other unnatural ingredients in your cleaning routine. This is important not just for adults but also for households where children and pets reside. Also, you can save money by making your own window cleaner as the ingredients are not expensive.