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Homemade Glass Cleaner Recipe - Not Ammonia or Windex

9 August 2008 2 Comments

Window and glass cleaners such as windex contain harmful chemicals such as ammonia. Ammonia is a severe respiratory tract irritant. It is known to cause sore throats, induce asthma like symptoms and is generally a chemical you want to avoid using in your home where children and pets especially are around.

Why not try out a homemade glass cleaner recipe. This recipe is completely safe, non-toxic and can be used on any type of glass. It can be used as an auto glass cleaner, it can be used to clean your mirrors, if its glass this homemade recipe will do the trick!

Natural Window and Auto Glass Cleaner

1 part vinegar
1 part alcohol
1 part water

Mix this stuff up in a trusty spray bottle. Shake it well and use it to clean windows or any other glass. This recipe is also very effective in cleaning chrome, stainless steel surfaces, and tile.

2 Comments »

  • kim said:

    Just wondering if rubbing alcohol is the alcohol of choice here. I am just starting the process of changing how we live and think at our house and while it may seem elementary, I really have no idea what kind of alcohol should be used. Thanks!!

  • fishfinder said:

    Hi Kim,

    you are correct, plain old rubbing alcohol is exactly what you need!

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