The Best Homemade Non-Toxic Glass Cleaner With Vinegar

This really is the best homemade glass cleaner with vinegar that will give you a streak-free windows and mirrors every single time.

Making your own window cleaning spray is not only much more budget friendly than using store-bought products, but it’s made with only natural ingredients you can feel safe using in your home.

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What you need to make non toxic glass cleaner

ingredients

• Vinegar – white distilled vinegar is a great non toxic cleaner! Its high acid levels can break down dirt, smears and smudges easily. Because vinegar doesn’t leave any residue when it dries, its a great ingredient to use on glass surfaces.
• Castile Soap – adding a little castile soap to DIY glass cleaner will help with any greasy or oily spots on your windows and mirrors, like fingerprints and little nose smudges. Castile soap is completely natural and non toxic.
• Vodka – alcohol dries quickly and helps give you a more streak-free surface making it perfect for cleaning windows. Rubbing alcohol is a good substitute but it’s not completely non toxic like vodka is.
• Distilled Water – distilled water is what you want to use when you’re making homemade cleaners since using regular tap water, bacteria will start to grow inside your spray bottle before too long.
• Essential Oils (optional) – a few drops of essential oil is a great addition to this recipe, but you can leave it out if you want to.

I like to use my homemade thieves essential oil because its known for its cleaning and germ fighting qualities. Lemon or orange oil are good options too.

Supplies

• 16 oz Spray Bottle –  I prefer glass bottles since plastic contains some nasty chemicals that we don’t want in our all natural cleaning products.

how to make non toxic glass cleaner

Combine – In an empty spray bottle, combine the vodka, vinegar and castile soap. Add essential oil if you’re using it. Fill the bottle the rest of the way with water. Shake well.

tips for success

To Use – Spray the glass cleaner on the surface that needs it. Wipe the excess away and rub the surface with a clean microfiber cloth or paper towels.

To Store – Store this spray in a room temperature or cool, dark place for several months.

Variations – Try different essential oils for a fresh, clean smelling spray. Lemon, orange, thieves oil, clove or cinnamon would also add to the cleaning power of this spray.

Substitutions – Rubbing alcohol can be used in place of the vodka in this recipe. Dish soap will work instead of the castile soap in a pinch.

A mild liquid dish soap can be used instead of castile soap if that’s what you have on hand.

about this homemade glass cleaner recipe

Its Completely Non-Toxic

This cleaner is made with only 3 natural ingredients, no artificial fragrances or harsh chemicals. Its a good choice to use around young children!

Easy to make

All you have to do is add the ingredients to a spray bottle, top it off with 2 cups of water and shake. That’s it!

Much cheaper than commercial window cleaners

It costs less than a dollar to make a 16 ounce spray bottle full of glass cleaner!

Effective window cleaner

The important thing is it has to work, right? This simple homemade solution works just as well at cleaning glass and dirty windows without any toxic chemicals as any commercial window cleaner I’ve tried!

FAQ about non toxic glass cleaner

what can you clean with non toxic glass cleaner?

This cleaning solution isn’t just to clean windows! You can use it clean so many other things!

• glass cooktops
• shower doors
• mirrors
• glass windows
• shiny, hard surfaces
• stainless steel
• large surface areas like tables and countertops

is vinegar good for cleaning?

White distilled vinegar is a great non toxic cleaner! Its high acid levels can break down dirt, smears and smudges easily. Because vinegar doesn’t leave any residue when it dries, its a great ingredient to use on glass surfaces.

Vinegar does not disinfect much so mixing it with disinfecting essential oils such as cinnamon, tea tree, clove, lemon and eucalyptus will give you the best results.

Have you tried making thieves oil from scratch? It contains several of these disinfecting essential oils!

Can I use homemade glass cleaner with vinegar on all types of glass surfaces?

Yes, you can use DIY glass cleaner with vinegar on windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces. However, avoid using it on marble or granite surfaces, as vinegar can damage these materials.

Will the homemade glass cleaner leave streaks on the glass?

If the ingredients are completely mixed together, it will not leave streaks. Use a lint-free, soft cloth to wipe the glass for the best results.

what are some store-bought options for a non toxic glass cleaner

If you’re not quite ready to jump into making your own homemade glass cleaner, there are some great non toxic you can buy premade.

Seventh Generation is one of the best natural glass cleaners I’ve come across. Its a great place to start when you’re shopping for a safer choice than the leading window cleaner brands.

More Homemade Non-Toxic cleaner Recipes:

If you’re looking for more homemade cleaning products to replace your store-bought cleaners with, check out these other recipes on the blog!

• Thieves Multi Purpose Cleaner From Scratch
• Homemade Hardwood Floor Cleaner
• DIY Laundry Stain Remover Spray
• Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner Tablets
• DIY Leather Cleaner

I hope you love this homemade window cleaner recipe! If you make it, I’d love for you to come back and leave a comment and rating so that I know how you like using it!

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