DIY Homemade Window and Mirror Cleaner
I switched to natural cleaning products about 15 years ago. There weren't many brands available then, so I had to make my own. I went through a lot of trial and error before I came up with a window cleaner that I liked. This has the benefits of two different cleaners plus a secret ingredient.
You'll need:
1/2 cup distilled water
1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
20 drops lemon essential oil
You'll also need a spray bottle. It's best to use glass when you use essential oils.
I really like these spray bottles. They come in a three pack with clear, blue, and amber. They have a cap, sprayer, and pump, so you can use them for several projects.
Add the distilled water, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, and arrowroot powder to the bottle.
I used a little funnel just so I wouldn't spill anything.
Then I added the lemon essential oil.
This makes it smell great and helps cut grease.
You can use this glass cleaner on windows, mirrors, and other glass. I don't use it on my TV because I'm not sure if the arrowroot powder will scratch it.
The arrowroot powder can leave a film if you don't buff the glass enough while cleaning. If this happens, use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe it.
So why do you use arrowroot powder in a glass cleaner?? It helps cut through grime because it's a mild abrasive, but it's not harsh enough to scratch the glass.
Click over to the blog post to learn more about why I used each ingredient.
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anything else to use besides arrowroot powder
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