What is the Best Glass Cleaner for Windows?

Stains on window glass stand out just as much as all that dust on the entertainment center or on those hard-to-reach ceiling fans. Unlike walls or household furniture, windows tend to stand out more when it comes to fingerprints, grime, and dust that usually builds up over time. 

The best glass cleaners to use on your windows

So, how do you get a streak-free shine on your windows? It is a good practice to perform a thorough cleaning of all windows twice a year, at the very least. Additionally, using high-performance cleaning products is effective at wiping away residue, smudges, and grime.

Let’s dive in and get to know some highly recommended glass cleaners for windows.

Our favorite pick: Somaca Hi-Sheen Glass Cleaner

This glass cleaner has proved it's worth over the last 50 years. Somaca Hi-Sheen effectively wipes out fingerprints, grime, dirt, grease, and smudges from commercial and residential glass. 

When paired with the right cloth rags it doesn’t leave any blurs, streaks or rainbows. Our window and door technicians have this on hand at every installation site. 

Popular choice: Windex Original Glass Cleaner

Highly recommended as the best overall cleaner by The Spruce↗ and Business Insider↗, the Windex Glass Cleaner is arguably the most trusted option in the market. 

It cuts through grease and grit with ease, courtesy of its tested-and-proven ingredient in Ammonia-D. Creating clear, streak-free glass that is free of all harmful bacteria, is what this glass cleaner thrives at. Generations over generations have trusted it for a versatile range of household uses. 

However, make sure to keep the solution away from your eyes, nose or mouth, and wear gloves while cleaning windows, as Ammonia-D isn’t the safest substance to make contact with.

Best cleaner for exterior windows: Windex Outdoor Glass & Patio Concentrated Cleaner

The Windex Outdoor Glass & Patio cleaner is great for multi-surface cleaning. This cleaning solution can be used on outdoor windows, patio furniture, decks, play sets, brick, siding, and more.

The bottle features a nozzle that can be attached directly to a garden hose, eliminating the need for you to wipe the windows. This spray also is safe to spray around plants, siding, grills, and synthetic materials.

Tool Box White Cloth Rags

We also use Tool Box White Cloth Rags, they're strong, soft, and don't fall apart. These cloth rags are packaged with 200 sheets per box, so, if you're buying for your home you'll have more than plenty. 

These extremely soft and absorbent rags are a must-have for window cleaning purposes, among many other household applications. To top it all off, these are soft on the hands and are made with 25% recycled fibers.

Method Glass + Surface Cleaner

Placed as one of the top 10 ‘Best Glass Cleaners for a Streak-Free Finish’ by Real Simple↗, the Method Glass and Surface Cleaner is another great alternative.

If you’re looking for natural cleaning products that are safe to be used around kids and pets, Method Glass and Surface cleaner is your best bet. It is almost entirely made using ingredients sourced from plants, making it non-toxic while also delivering exquisite results. 

The only chemical it consists of is potassium citrate, which is drawn out of corn sugars and ethanol, derived from sugar beets. Moreover, the bottles are 100% recyclable since they are made from plastic that is 100% recyclable.