Homemade glass cleaner SUX

[TOM KAN PA]

I was given a formula for a homemade glass cleaner, supposed to be better than
any commercial brand.
16 oz. rubbing alcohol, 4 oz. sudsy ammonia, 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent
and enough water to complete a gallon of the solution. I even used distilled
water. I tried it on the bathroom mirror. I had a hell of a time getting the
off that it left.
Any ideas?

[Nan]

On 28 Apr 2004 17:25:31 GMT, tomkanpa@aol.comic (TOM KAN PA) wrote:

> I was given a formula for a homemade glass cleaner, supposed to be better than
>any commercial brand.
>16 oz. rubbing alcohol, 4 oz. sudsy ammonia, 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent
>and enough water to complete a gallon of the solution. I even used distilled
>water. I tried it on the bathroom mirror. I had a hell of a time getting the
>off that it left.
>Any ideas?

Hmmm.... I've been using that concoction for over 2 years now, and
never have a problem.
You could always try using a vinegar solution instead.

Nan

[TOM KAN PA]

<< Hmmm.... I've been using that concoction for over 2 years now, and never
have a problem. >>
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I left the word "film" off my OP. Hell of a time getting the film off that it
left.
Is this the same proportions of the ingredients that you use??

[Nan]

On 28 Apr 2004 18:05:01 GMT, tomkanpa@aol.comic (TOM KAN PA) wrote:

><< Hmmm.... I've been using that concoction for over 2 years now, and never
>have a problem. >>
>____Reply Separator_____
>I left the word "film" off my OP. Hell of a time getting the film off that it
>left.
>Is this the same proportions of the ingredients that you use??

My recipe is:

One pint rubbing alcohol
One cup ammonia (I don't use the sudsy type... maybe that's the
problem for you?)
One squirt dish liquid (I have found using too much dish soap can
cause a little streaking),
Water to fill gallon jug

I tend to use mine as more of an all-purpose cleaner than for windows,
although it does great on the car windows.
It's a great grease-cutter, and I need that, as my hubby is one messy
cook <G>

Nan

[Vox Humana]

"Nan" <nlb63@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:3r0090505eepi6hcmcrmc6fjo233pshlr1@4ax.com...
> On 28 Apr 2004 18:05:01 GMT, tomkanpa@aol.comic (TOM KAN PA) wrote:
>
> ><< Hmmm.... I've been using that concoction for over 2 years now, and
never
> >have a problem. >>
> >____Reply Separator_____
> >I left the word "film" off my OP. Hell of a time getting the film off
that it
> >left.
> >Is this the same proportions of the ingredients that you use??
>
> My recipe is:
>
> One pint rubbing alcohol
> One cup ammonia (I don't use the sudsy type... maybe that's the
> problem for you?)
> One squirt dish liquid (I have found using too much dish soap can
> cause a little streaking),
> Water to fill gallon jug
>
> I tend to use mine as more of an all-purpose cleaner than for windows,
> although it does great on the car windows.
> It's a great grease-cutter, and I need that, as my hubby is one messy
> cook <G>

I use a few drops of dish detergent in very hot water. I use a fleece
window swab and a squeegee. This is the best, easiest, and quickest way I
have found to clean windows. I had a professional winder cleaner at my
office who used a little TSP in the water. He also used a squeegee.

[Nan]

On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 20:30:39 GMT, "Vox Humana" <vhumana@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>I use a few drops of dish detergent in very hot water. I use a fleece
>window swab and a squeegee. This is the best, easiest, and quickest way I
>have found to clean windows. I had a professional winder cleaner at my
>office who used a little TSP in the water. He also used a squeegee.

I hadn't thought of it, but I also use a squeegee when doing windows.
I think that might be why I don't see much streaking or haze.

Nan

[Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr.]

Hi Tom

I see two possible things wrong.

The first is using sudsy ammonia!
The second is, you didn't say what kind of dishwashing liquid.
There are tons of dishwashing liquids out there that have all kinds of
hand lotions in them. The only two I ever use are Lemon Joy and Lemon
Dawn, I think the Lemon Joy works best and the new Orange Joy follows
a close second, even ahead of Lemon Dawn.

My formula to make 1 gallon of Window and all purpose cleaner, even
works on smoke covered monitors is 1 (16oz) bottle of 91% Alcohol, 6
ounces BoPeep or equivalent clear ammonia, 1 teaspoon (5cc) Lemon or
Orange Joy and 2 tablespoons (30cc) of white vinegar. Then top jug
off with filtered water. I usually add 5 units or 2.5cc of blue
colorant such as food color to distinguish this mixture from others I
keep in the utility closet also.

TTUL
Gary

[keynote@hotmail.com]

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manufacturers.

On 28 Apr 2004 17:25:31 GMT, tomkanpa@aol.comic (TOM KAN PA) wrote:

> I was given a formula for a homemade glass cleaner, supposed to be better than
>any commercial brand.
>16 oz. rubbing alcohol, 4 oz. sudsy ammonia, 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent
>and enough water to complete a gallon of the solution. I even used distilled
>water. I tried it on the bathroom mirror. I had a hell of a time getting the
>off that it left.
>Any ideas?
>
>