Cleaning our windows and getting them streak free has become a challenge in our house. Using a natural window cleaner with essential oils has proven to be an effective solution with many benefits.

We made this change for a number of reasons. My daughters have taken over this job so we needed a simple and effective way to get the windows clean. Getting my kids to help clean is good parenting, yet exposing them to toxic chemicals negligent, especially when the natural solutions works better.

Plus we no longer receive the newspaper in it’s paper form (the age old way of getting a streak free shine) and have found the store bought window cleaners leave a sticky residue that attracts dust. Seeking out a more natural method seemed the obvious way to go. It not only gives us a better result but we are creating a healthier environment in our home.

The beauty of a natural cleaner is that all the ingredients are simple and you likely have them in your house already.

DIY Natural Window Cleaner Recipe With Essential Oils

What you need:

• Glass Spray Bottle natural window cleaner with essential oils
• ¼ cup Vinegar
• 2 cups distilled or boiled and cooled water
• 10 drops of citrus essential oils (Lemon, Wild Orange, Grapefruit, Lime)

Why should you use a glass bottle?

A glass spray bottle is recommended because citrus essential oils should always be stored in glass containers. In plastic bottles, they will break down the plastic (putting toxins into your solution which is what we are trying to avoid) and will eventually leak.

You can purchase a glass spray bottle on Amazon; Empty Amber Glass Spray Bottle – Large 16 oz Refillable Container

Essential Oils for Cleaning

For cleaning you can use any grade of essential oils, however I recommend sourcing out a top quality brand like DōTERRA as these oils can also be used for cooking and other natural health remedies. The cost is similar to other brands if you buy wholesale so it’s advantageous to get oils that are safe to ingest.

Any citrus oil works great for cleaning. I find lemon essential oil masks the vinegar smell the best and the Abode Blend from dōTERRA is great for tough cleaning jobs.

Benefits of Using Essential Oils in Your Cleaning

Citrus Oils are energizing so you actually get a boost while you clean and the aromatic mood lift will continue to last after you finish cleaning.

Directions:

• Mix these 3 simple ingredients (vinegar, water and citrus essential oil) in your glass spray bottle.
• Spray over mirror, window or glass surface.
• Use a flat weave microfiber cloth in an S pattern to avoid streaks.

The Secret to Getting a Streak Free Shine?

Use a flat weave microfiber cloth - here's a really high quality microfiber cloth from dōTERRA.

Newspapers used to be a great way to achieve a streak free shine, but they have so much colour in the ink now they do not produce as good a result as they used to. Plus we no longer get our newspaper delivered in paper form so getting the squeaky clean shine depends on the polishing cloth.

An easy source for a flat weave microfiber cloth is to cut up old microfiber sheets.

Use this homemade streak free window cleaning recipe along with a microfibre cloth for an easy shine.

Breathe deeply, enjoy your naturally streak free clean windows and the fresh natural aroma; knowing your house is your healthy safe haven.

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