Friday, March 11, 2011

Homemade Glass Cleaner

With the flurry of spring cleaning looming, I thought I'd share my favorite homemade glass cleaner. I watched my mom use vinegar and newspaper growing up, so it was easy for me to grasp  the concept that I didn't need anything blue or fancy and I likely had the ingredients already on hand to make something suitable.  

 

Here is the recipe I think works best.

1 cup of water
1 cup of isopropyl alcohol 
1 tablespoon of white vinegar

That's it.  

Just put it in a spray bottle.



I haven't tried to make laundry detergent yet but the blog  Home Sweet Farm has a recipe for it, so I might be giving it a go soon.  

Another resource for homemade substitutions is EarthEasy.com.  They have a great list of green solutions and ideas.

If you have one you like, please share!

5 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    My mom actually makes simple, eco-friendly cleaners and sells them in her Etsy shop (SimplySmitten.etsy.com) and her ArtFire studio (Inspiration-Earth.artfire.com). She sells the products, and she also sells a green products recipe pack, if you wanted simple recipes. :) (Look at me, giving Mom free advertisement! ;)

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  2. KaylenMarch 12, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    That is wonderful! I love it! Thanks for the links. :)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    You're welcome! :D

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  4. Andy and DebMarch 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    WOW I remember my grandma using vinegar and newspaper :)

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  5. KaylenMarch 21, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    It really works, Deb!

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