Homemade glass cleaner recipe

Cleaning windows is always an important task on my spring cleaning list. I usually neglect my windows all winter, and it’s nice to see the sun shining through my sparkling windows again in spring. My favorite glass cleaner includes alcohol, a trick professional window washers use to eliminate streaking and residue.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rubbing alcohol or high proof clear grain alcohol (Everclear, vodka, etc.)
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid soap
• water

Directions:

Combine alcohol and vinegar in a bucket. Add enough water to make 1/2 gallon. Add liquid soap and stir gently to combine. Pour into spray bottle and store the rest in a clean, well-labeled container with a tight-fitting lid. Use to clean windows, mirrors, glass tables, or even countertops. Spray on surface and wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Note: Avoid cleaning windows when sun is shining on them. Warm windows will show streaks after drying.