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Are you looking for a great recipe for a homemade window cleaner? As a professional window cleaner of more than 14 years, I have experimented with and have been given many different window cleaning recipes to try. Even though many professional window cleaners will not easily give away their time-tested secret recipes that they've developed from years of experimentation, there is a simple window cleaning solution that you can start with that will work just fine. In this article, I will also talk about the two main functions of the window cleaning solution as well as which chemicals to avoid putting into your recipe. Now, let's start with the two main purposes of the window cleaning solution. First, it helps to penetrate and lift dirt, grease and other natural debris form the glass. Second, it provides a lubricant which is the key element that allows the squeegee rubber to travel smoothly across the glass. If the window squeegee does not have enough lubricant to provide that smooth glide, you will more than likely end up with streaks every time. Chemicals - You do not need to put any harsh chemicals into your homemade window cleaner. Common chemicals people tend to use are: ammonia, alcohol and vinegar. These chemicals may be a great cleaning and disinfectant agent when used solely but, is not needed to produce a fine window cleaner. The only time you might use such chemicals is in the event that you run into a hard to remove substance such as some sort of sticky residue, paint / lacquer over spray, calcium deposits etc. which is an entirely different subject in itself. Some of these chemicals can also cause damage to window frames, sills, and exposed rubber seals. Framework can be discolored, finishes ruined and chemical reactions can take place when coming in contact with exposed rubber seals causing them to dry, crack or peel apart. So, if you need to use such chemicals make sure you use extreme caution. Here it is. For the average homeowner trying to clean a few windows, a simple concoction of regular liquid dish soap mixed into soft or distilled water will do the job. Start by adding about a half teaspoon of the dish soap into a gallon of soft or distilled water, that is it. You can also pour your homemade window cleaner into a spray bottle for easy application.
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