May 8, 2013
DIY Homemade Cleaners: Glass + Mirror Cleaner
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Glass + Mirror Cleaner
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 3 drops essential oils – mint or lemon is great for this
Mix, spray, wipe clean! This is a great window and mirror cleaner – it works especially well with a microfiber cloth made specifically for mirrors and windows.
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Trine @ Creative Pink Butterfly Says
Thanks for this great post! I have been wondering what i can use. Now I use store-bought glass cleaner and microfiber cloth.
I have a question about the essitial oil – how long does the smell stay? Or is it just to hide the vinegar smell?? 🙂
Crista Says
This solution and a microfiber cloth is what we currently use and it works great. The smell of the oil does not linger, but it smells much better than the vinegar.
Becky Says
Post authorHi Trine!
I only use the essential oil to mask the vinegar smell while I’m cleaning – it lingers a little, but not long.
xo, Becky
Jennifer Says
I’ve seen this pairing recommended at different strengths and haven’t tried it yet. How did you decide 1:1 vinegar to water?
Becky - Clean Mama Says
It’s what worked best to get the dirt off my windows – especially outside!
xo, Becky
luci Says
Hi, what’s a good trick for cleaning inside your windshield to prevent window fog?
Becky Says
Post authorI haven’t found anything yet!
margaret minor Says
I have heard if you wipe shaving cream on your bathroom mirror it stops it from fogging up. But have never tried it. Guess it wouldn’t hurt to try!!
Lucy Says
It doesn’t work too well to use shaving cream,it only last for about one short shower, maybe a little more, then it stops working. We tried it at my house, and it ended up being a waste of shaving cream
Jenna Says
Hi,
I use a microfibre cloth on my windscreen. It seems to work pretty well. No other chemicals.
Jessica Says
Where do you buy the essential oils?
Becky Says
Post authorYou can get them from a health food store or a store like Whole Foods, Amazon (see the shop on my sidebar)…I also like doTERRA brand and Beeyoutiful brand as well.
xo, becky
gbartyeidbeg Says
COOL!!!!
Shandell Says
I’m looking for a vinegar-free solution to clean a large bathroom mirror above a granite countertop. Any suggestions?
Clean Mama Says
Post authorI’d use my Stone Cleaning Spray:
https://cleanmama.com/diy-cleaners-stone-cleaning-spray-a-video/