Household Products

Make a general window cleaner using distilled white vinegar and water. Vinegar removes films from glass surfaces and leaves the windows free of streaks and smudges. Mix equal parts vinegar and water and pour into a spray bottle. Spray the solution onto windows and then wipe the surface clean with a lint-free cloth. For very dirty windows, prewash with soapy water . Use undiluted vinegar directly on hard-to-remove water spots. Apply the vinegar to a cloth and rub the area clean. Polish with a dry cloth.

 

Other Forms of Cleaners

When windows are dusty but not too dirty, clean with just a dry cloth for a streak-free shine. Use lint-free cotton cloths to polish windows. Newspapers work well for polishing windows, but the ink can affect some people if it contacts their skin. To remove light dust, slightly dampen a chamois cloth and rub down the windowpanes.

 

Cornstarch Or Borax

Make a natural window cleaner using borax and water. Mix 2 tablespoons of borax in 3 cups of water. Apply the solution to the window surface and wipe clean. After cleaning windows with borax, rinse the glass using a solution of equal parts vinegar and water to polish the surface and leave the glass streak-free. Alternatively, fill a gallon bucket with water and mix in 3 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/2 cup vinegar to apply and wipe dry  

 

Household Items

Lemon juice works much like vinegar to cut grease and polish glass surfaces. Mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice into 1 quart warm water. Spray the solution onto windows and wipe dry. Polish out scratches in windows and glass surfaces using toothpaste. Apply the toothpaste to the surface using a rag or cotton ball and work it into the area. Polish the scratched area with a soft cloth.