House Mate Foaming Glass & Mirror Cleaner, 400ml

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Our homemade product successfully cleaned messes off windows, mirrors, and other surfaces. While windows and mirrors may be left with faint signs of streaking, the long-lasting, refreshing scent of your favorite essential oil — and the incredible low price of making the mixture — more than make up for the flaw.

Our simple, homemade Your Best Digs cleaner is by far the cheapest way (per ounce) to clean glass surfaces although it is more costly, both in time and money, upfront. Glass Plus was effective, but we needed to apply more effort and pressure to scrub away the toothpaste. There were also slight streaks left on the surface. Zep Streak-Free Glass Cleaner did a better job cleaning without leaving streaks, but the odor was too unpleasant. The strong scent of ammonia takes away from an otherwise very effective product. How we selected Many of the products easily removed the stains, but Windex did so with only moderate pressure being applied and it required very little buffing to completely eliminate streaks. The mirror simply looked the best after it had been cleaned with the Windex solution. We tried several combinations of the most popular ingredients with varying results. We decided to move forward with a slightly modified version of a recipe provided by Crunchy Betty, who performed similar tests using different natural ingredients and concluded that warm water, white vinegar, and cornstarch provided the best results. Ingredients in the Crunchy Betty DIY SolutionThe Your Best Digs homemade glass cleaner is an all-natural, biodegradable, digestible, non-toxic, all-purpose cleaning solution. These cans are metallic, and their contents are under extreme pressure. Exposure to high heat or accidental puncture of the cans can be dangerous. The best product for getting reliably clean and clear glass is Windex. It can be used on a variety of surfaces to clean without leaving streaks, and it’s strong enough to get rid of tough stains. Corn starch is an important ingredient because it eliminates streaking. Streaking happens because glass is not entirely smooth. The surface of glass contains microscopic pits and divots that collect water molecules, which bond to other water molecules as a cleaner is being wiped off.

The great thing about making your own cleaner is you can select your favorite fragrance. Essential oils come in dozens of scents, including rosemary, lavender, tea tree, and lemongrass.

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Before we tested our products, we practiced several variations of wipe strokes, amount of liquid, and timing and application. The following steps are our recommendations for cleaning all glass surfaces. How to clean glass Vinegar is also a common ingredient that’s used in more natural cleaners. It performs like ammonia—only a little more prone to streaks. Though it still has a smell, it’s not as pungent. Amount The best way to clean windows without streaking is to use a 100% microfiber towel to wipe the cleaner across your windows. Using an absorbent paper towel can contribute to streaks. Can I use window cleaner on my car’s windshield? Spray evenly in horizontal rows, six inches apart. This should ensure that the circumference of the sprays overlaps on the glass. Once we selected the proper tool, we started researching the method of cleaning. Interestingly, we learned that the weather can have a significant impact. We found that if you’re cleaning windows on a hot sunny day, you’ll end up with streaks — no matter what kind of material or product you use. The sun will dry the liquid on the glass before you’re able to wipe it clean, so it’s best to wait until dusk or a cloudy day.