How to Make Window Cleaner with Lemon Juice and Vinegar

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Banish toxic chemicals from your life and make your own window cleaner that will make glass and windows sparkle without those harmful fumes. This recipe calls for ingredients most likely found at home so locate an empty spray bottle and get started.

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    If you have been cleaning the “green way” you most likely use white vinegar to clean a variety of items in your home.
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    Either works just as well but if you use the juice from fresh lemons you can throw the peel into the garbage disposal to clean and freshen the drain--cleaning using the two-for-one method!
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    If you are repurposing a spray bottle, especially if it contained cleaning chemicals, you will want to wash and rinse it extremely well.
    • Consider repurposing a spray bottle that contained window cleaner previously. For example, if the bottle used to house furniture polish there is still a chance some of the oil may be left over in the bottle and can diminish the power of your natural window cleaner.
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    A drinking glass will most likely do the trick or you can try to mix it directly inside the spray bottle.
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    of white vinegar and 2 tbsp. lemon juice in either the drinking glass or empty (and clean) spray bottle.
    • Stir or shake the bottle well to fully integrate.
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    The water needs to be hot, but not boiling.
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    • Be sure you shake or mix well (even shaking the bottle vigorously) to ensure ingredients are well blended.
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