Homemade glass cleaner

While researching for alternative, homemade cleaning solutions; I came across this one, using corn starch. It is worth trying, as no streaks on my windows; is always a good thing.

No-Streak Glass Cleaner
For sparkling mirrors and windows, combine 1/4 cup undiluted white vinegar, 1 tbsp. cornstarch and 1 quart warm water. Divide into spray bottles...

Store bought no more

I have been cleaning everything for a while with my homemade, Windex type cleaner. This past week I have done a lot of cleaning. Everyday cleaning to the windows and the window blinds. I usually clean my window blinds, once a year. Typically I would use Simple Green. I did not have any so I decided to give it a try with the homemade. I was pleasantly surprised.

I am so pleased with the results, that I am ready to try a different homemade cleaning product.

Yesterday cloth bags...

and as soon as I finish the last of the Windex; the journey into homemade window cleaner.

5 ounces of wintergreen rubbing alcohol

5 ounces of vinegar

Fill the rest of the bottle with water

I use Windex to clean just about everything. What I like about the homemade, is that vinegar is a natural disinfectant; something Windex isn't. I might just phase out all store bought cleaning products as I run out. The only item I don't think, that I will be changing is laundry detergent; fabric softener, maybe.

I have been washing more dishes by hand. I am sort of defeating the purpose of hand washing; as my dish drain sits in the sink. Thus I have to run the water while rinsing. Simple solution, is to buy a plug for the drain or a plastic tub.

I have just run out of the paper napkins. I do have one unopened package, but I think I shall save those, for messy meals. It is rather exciting, when all the things that months before, were just endless possibilities; now are woven into my daily life.

And the journey continues...

Homemade cleaners

I have been really skeptical, about even trying homemade cleaners, as I am left wondering if it will do a comparable job. After making my mind up to consume less paper and plastic, the thought of homemade cleaners; is now leaving my mind open, to at least give it a try. Homemade window cleaner will be the one I experiment with; as in my home, it is used for many things. I know it will be economically a better choice. I can buy vinegar at Costco, I can buy by the gallon and wintergreen rubbing alcohol, is sold at the 99 Cents Only Store.