14 Proven DIY Recipes for Streak-Free Windows, Even in Direct Sunlight

Want streak-free windows that sparkle brilliantly, even in direct sunlight? Cleaner glass lets in more natural light and brightens your home.

No need for expensive cleaners or gadgets. As cleaning experts, we've tested and selected the most effective, budget-friendly methods using everyday items like squeegees, newspaper, baking soda, and white vinegar.

Here are 14 professional tips to clean greasy, dirty windows without streaks—even on sunny days. See below:

Contents

• 1. White vinegar
• 2. White vinegar + 90° alcohol + Cornstarch
• 3. Dishwashing liquid + White vinegar
• 4. White vinegar + Newspaper
• 5. Liquid soap + White vinegar + Newspaper
• 6. White vinegar + Water + Dishwashing liquid
• 7. White vinegar + Dishwashing liquid + Garden hose
• 8. Baking soda + White vinegar
• 9. Demineralized water + Methylated spirit
• 10. Onion
• 11. Microfiber cloth + Water
• 12. Meudon White
• 13. White vinegar + Newspaper
• 14. Household alcohol + White vinegar

1. White Vinegar

How to

1. Mix white vinegar with hot water (25 cl vinegar to 75 cl hot water).
2. Clean the windows with a sponge using this solution.
3. No rinsing required.
4. Wipe with a clean cloth, or microfiber cloth for the best results.

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2. White Vinegar + 90° Alcohol + Cornstarch

How to

1. Pour all ingredients into a spray bottle.
2. Shake vigorously to combine.
3. Spray onto the glass.
4. Wipe with a dry cloth or newspaper.

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3. Dishwashing Liquid + White Vinegar

What you need

• Dishwashing liquid
• White vinegar
• Squeegee
• Microfiber cloth

How to

1. Pour hot water into a bucket.
2. Add a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
3. Add a glass of white vinegar.
4. Clean windows using the squeegee.
5. Finish with a microfiber cloth or chamois if needed.

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4. White Vinegar + Newspaper

What you need

• Lukewarm water
• White vinegar
• Spray bottle
• Newspaper (crumpled into a ball)

How to

1. Fill spray bottle 1/3 with white vinegar.
2. Top up with lukewarm water.
3. Spray the mixture on windows.
4. Let it sit briefly.
5. Wipe with newspaper ball.
6. Finish edges with microfiber cloth.

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5. Liquid Soap + White Vinegar + Newspaper

How to

1. Mix a few drops of liquid soap with 10 cl white vinegar.
2. Pour into spray bottle and fill with water.
3. Spray on windows.
4. Rub with one sheet of newspaper to loosen dirt.
5. Polish with another sheet for crystal clarity.

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6. White Vinegar + Water + Dishwashing Liquid

How to

1. Reuse an old spray bottle.
2. Fill halfway with water.
3. Add white vinegar to fill the rest.
4. Add 3 drops dishwashing liquid.
5. Shake well before each use.

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7. White Vinegar + Dishwashing Liquid + Garden Hose

What you need

• 50 cl hot water
• 5 cl white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp dishwashing liquid
• Bucket with handle
• Soft-bristle brush
• Garden hose
• Telescopic handle (optional)
• Spray gun (optional)

How to

1. Mix dishwashing liquid, vinegar, and water in bucket.
2. Attach brush to telescopic handle if using.
3. Dip brush in solution.
4. Scrub outside of windows.
5. Rinse thoroughly with garden hose—avoid letting solution dry.

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8. Baking Soda + White Vinegar

What you need

• Baking soda
• Vinegar water
• Microfiber cloth
• Newspaper
• Sponge

How to

1. Wet the sponge.
2. Sprinkle baking soda on the scrub side.
3. Wipe both sides of the glass.
4. Dry with microfiber cloth.
5. Finish with newspaper dampened in vinegar water.

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9. Demineralized Water + Methylated Spirits

What you need

• Demineralized water
• Methylated spirits
• Lemon essential oil
• Spray bottle

How to

1. Fill spray bottle 90% with demineralized water.
2. Add 10% methylated spirits.
3. Add 10 drops lemon essential oil.
4. Shake to mix.
5. Spray on windows and wipe with clean cloth.

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10. Onion

How to

1. Cut an onion in half.
2. Rub the cut side on fly spots or stains.
3. Wipe with a clean cloth.

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11. Microfiber Cloth + Water

How to

1. Take a microfiber cloth.
2. Dampen with water.
3. Scrub the windows.
4. Let air dry.

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12. Meudon White

How to

1. Mix 1/2 volume water, 1 volume Meudon white, and two small pieces of soap to form a milky paste.
2. Apply to windows with a brush.
3. Let dry completely.
4. Buff off with a little water.

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13. White Vinegar + Newspaper

How to

1. Fill empty spray bottle halfway with white vinegar.
2. Top with water.
3. Shake well.
4. Spray on windows.
5. Wipe with crumpled newspaper.

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14. Household Alcohol + White Vinegar

What you need

• 4 tbsp household alcohol
• 4 tbsp white vinegar
• Empty spray bottle
• 1 glass water
• Microfiber cloth
• 10 drops essential oil (optional)

How to

1. Pour 4 tbsp rubbing alcohol into spray bottle.
2. Add 4 tbsp white vinegar.
3. Add 1 glass water.
4. Add essential oil if desired.
5. Spray on windows.
6. Wipe with clean microfiber cloth.

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