I tried this DIY window cleaner last week when I just needed to clean my front door windows. Not a full window-washing day, just a quick fix for one small area. This small batch cleaning recipe was exactly right, and it worked so well I knew I had to share it.
If you’ve got a single door, a small window, or a spot that just needs a quick refresh, this homemade window cleaner is the recipe to reach for. No big containers, no squeegee, no half-gallon of solution you’ll never use up.
DIY Small Batch Window Cleaner Recipe
Mix everything in a bowl. Dip a cleaning cloth in the solution, rinse the cloth frequently as you work, and dry with a soft, clean cloth as you go.
All-Purpose Cleaning Soap / Cleaning Cloth Kit
That’s it. The rubbing alcohol is what makes this a streak-free window cleaner — it helps the solution dry quickly without leaving spots behind. And because it’s a small batch cleaning recipe, you’re not stuck with leftover solution or a bulky bucket for one door’s worth of glass.
I keep this homemade window cleaner in my back pocket for those in-between cleanings — a door that gets smudged from pet noses, hands, a window by the entryway that needs a quick once-over before guests come. It’s fast, it’s simple, and it works.
Need a plan for the rest of your cleaning, not just your windows? Get my free Clean Mama Routine Guide — it’s the simple system I use in my own home to keep things clean, calm, and manageable, one small task at a time.