How to wash windows in an ecological way? There are numerous do-it-yourself alternatives to commonly sold window cleaning products. They are economical, ecological and guarantee excellent results. For optimal cleaning of the windows, combined with the detergents we indicate below, the use of cotton or microfibre cloths, avoiding everything that is disposable. Recover old product sprayers as containers for your new eco-friendly do-it-yourself detergents. The following recipes are suitable for cleaning both glass and mirrors.
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How wash the windows in an ecological way? There are numerous DIY alternatives to glass cleaning products commonly on sale. They are economical, ecological and guarantee good results. For optimal glass cleaning, combine with the detergents that we indicate below to use cotton cloths or microfiber, avoiding all that is disposable.
Recover old product sprayers as containers for your new do-it-yourself window cleaners. The following recipes are suitable for cleaning both windows and mirrors.
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Lemon-flavored window cleaner
500 milliliters of water
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
For the preparation of this detergent for cleaning windows, use del fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed. It will be sufficient to have a spray bottle with a capacity of at least half a liter. Pour all the ingredients into it with the help of a funnel, shake and sprinkle. The solution can be kept for a few days without problems. You can prepare it in small quantities depending on the surfaces to be washed, or use what is left over for the cleaning floors and tiles.
Vinegar-based glass cleaner
500 milliliters of water
3 tablespoons of vinegar
½ teaspoon of liquid soap
To prepare this detergent, use del liquid soap or dish detergent ecological. Pour the water, the chosen liquid detergent and the vinegar into a spray bottle. Shake and use for cleaning the windows, drying with a cotton cloth. The preparation can be kept for a few weeks and can be used when needed.
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Window cleaner with soap flakes
1 liter of hot water
1 tablespoon of natural soap flakes
Use del flake soap ecological, again better if prepared at home with the cold method. The soap will dissolve better with hot water, which will also make the removal of streaks from the glass more effective. Pour the hot water and soap into a saucepan, mix and wait for the soap to dissolve. Transfer the liquid into a spray bottle with the help of a funnel and dedicate yourself to cleaning the windows. The product can be kept for a long time.
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Glass cleaner with essential oils
1 liter of water
2 tablespoons of vinegar
5 drops of lemon essential oil
5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
Start preparing the detergent by mixing the vinegar and essential oils. Add them to the water and pour everything into a spray bottle with the help of a funnel. Shake each time before use and use the preparation not just for the glass, but also for cleaning window and door handles. It keeps for a long time.
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Citric acid glass cleaner
1 liter of water
1 teaspoon of citric acid
1 teaspoon of ecological liquid soap
For the preparation of this glass cleaner you can use liquid soap or ecological dish detergent. L'citric acid it can be purchased online or at the pharmacy. It is sold in granules. Pour the water, citric acid and detergent into a spray bottle. Shake before use. It keeps for a long time and is also suitable for cleaning tiles and sanitary ware.
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