Do not allow the ammonia and alcohol solution to drip into flowerbeds while washing windows because it can kill plants. Step 5: Turn dial to RINSE and rinse product off of surface. Step 4: Wait for formula to soak for about 15 seconds, but do not allow suds to dry. This outdoor window washer recipe is for cleaning the higher windows on your house that you can’t reach except with a ladder. Step 3: Turn dial to CLEAN and spray product on surface. Add ammonia, if desired, for extra cleaning power and degreasing. Step 2: Turn dial to RINSE and rinse surface. Mix two cups of rubbing alcohol, four ounces of ammonia and a teaspoon of liquid dish soap in a gallon container store any unused solution away from kids and pets. Step 1: Attach Outdoor Sprayer to garden hose and unplug yellow plug. Mixing ammonia, rubbing alcohol and water creates the closest formula to commercial outdoor window cleaners, though it is not as safe as the vinegar or soda mixtures. Lemon juice and toothpaste make good homemade window polishes wait for the windows to dry and polish scratched or dull areas with toothpaste or lemon juice and a soft cloth. Mix a half cup of hydrogen peroxide into homemade window cleaning solution when cleaning outdoor windows with moldy trim or frames.
After cleaning windows with borax or cornstarch mixture, rinse the glass using a solution of equal parts vinegar and waterīaking soda makes an effective outdoor window cleaner use two tablespoons per gallon of water.
Substitute cornstarch if borax is unavailable. Borax and water solution is also an effective outdoor window cleaner mix two tablespoons of borax with three cups of water, apply to windows and wipe clean.
Use full strength vinegar on stubborn smudges. Windex recommends using the Windex Outdoor Cleaner on windows, outdoor furniture, boats, trailers, play sets and aluminium siding. A bottle will last me two applications for all of my windows around the house. The instructions are easy to follow and my windows shine afterwards.
Print Date Revision Date MSDS Number 350000004965 5/7 11. I discovered this product years ago and absolutely love it for a streak free window. It’s designed with an all-in-one trigger to help remove any need for ladders and buckets. WINDEX® OUTDOOR WINDOW & SURFACE CONCENTRATED CLEANER Version 1. For very dirty windows, make the traditional vinegar and water recipe and add a half teaspoon of dish detergent. Windex Outdoor Surface & Glass spray may provide a solution for your outdoor dirt.