Cleaning Your Windows with Vinegar
I absolutely love those window cleaning commercials that show people walking into glass doors because the cleaner that was used on them was so thorough they couldn’t even tell that the door was closed.
If you've spent a small fortune trying every commercial window cleaner on the market and you're still not satisfied, don't give up. Try a chemical free approach to cleaning windows using homemade natural organic cleaners to do the trick.
Vinegar is an excellent cleaner. It is economical. It contains no chemicals or preservatives and it's not harmful to you or the environment. It leaves no residue, so it drys "cleanly". This means you do not have the rinse the window with water after washing.
After reading this you'll want to get busy cleaning your windows right away. Say goodbye to those dirty, streaky windows forever.
Heavy Duty Window Cleaning:
If your windows have heavy duty grime and build up use this cleaning solution to tackle it. The detergent gets rid of greasy, waxy build up and the vinegar helps to dissolve mineral deposits.
In a spray bottle mix the following ingredients:
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 tsp dish detergent
Stir mixture together, don't shake. The dish soap will help to wash away that waxy build-up, leaving a streak-free shine. It may take a few washings, but eventually, just vinegar and water will be all you need to get those windows and glass doors crystal clear – and streakless!
The soap will leave a residue so make sure that you rinse with clean water to finish and buff dry with a microfiber cloth.
Regular Window Cleaning:
After you've removed any heavy duty build-up from the windows, all you need now is a little white vinegar mixed with water.
Use a 2:1 ratio of water to vinegar. Pour in a spray bottle and you're on your way to streak free windows.
Try to keep the window cleaner on the glass. Over time if the rubber or silicon sealant gets too much vinegar on them that isn't dried off, it can dry them out possibly causing them to crack.
Cleaning the Oven Door Window With Vinegar:
If you have grease splattered on the oven door window, use white vinegar full strength to clean it away.
Wait until the oven has cooled. With the door open spray the window with vinegar. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes (leave the door open), then wipe off.
More Window Cleaning Tips:
Follow these expert tips to make sure that all of your glass surfaces are easily cleaned and streak free:
- Always work from the top down to cut down on streaking
- A squeegee is preferable, but you can use newspaper, brown packing paper, or towels if needed
- Do not use sharp or abrasive brillo pad type abrasive cleaners on your windows
Cleaning your windows with vinegar is a safe and inexpensive way to give all of your glass surfaces the clear shine you are after. Forget spending $5 or $6 for a bottle of glass cleaner. There’s no need. A $1 bottle of vinegar will last several months – plus it works great.
