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linhawk 11-29-2011 10:30 AM

Window cleaner
 
1/4 C rubbing alcohol
1/2 C white vinegar
3 C water
in a spray bottle.
My dog has left paw and nose prints all over. Along with everyday grime.
This works so well. I was amazed.

Sunnie 11-29-2011 10:44 AM

Thanks so much. With 8 dogs in the house we are very familiar with "dog art" on the windows and sliders. And, of course, that stuff is like super glue.

linhawk 11-29-2011 10:51 AM

Dog art. Love that description.:D

klarina 11-29-2011 10:53 AM

thanks for sharing. I copied it to my recipes folder in my computer. This is a keeper for sure.

wraez 11-29-2011 10:55 AM

Hmmmm this would probably work great on the inside car windows too. Mirrors? Probably everything glass. Gonna have to make some up right now. I'm almost positive I've seen this recipe or one similar to it a long time ago but just never followed thru ...

linhawk 11-29-2011 10:57 AM

Haa, I have dog art on my car windows too.

Liz92B 11-29-2011 10:59 AM

plain newspaper (no water) works too ... we used to have to clean kerosene lanterns that way ...

nativetexan 11-29-2011 12:11 PM

thanks, i have three cats and need that!!

Jingle 11-29-2011 02:22 PM

Thanks, I will give it a try, when it gets warmer.

Nanaof4 11-29-2011 03:36 PM

I use Invisible Glass, you can get it at Walmart in the automotive department, great stuff.

mountain deb 11-29-2011 04:15 PM

Thanks for the recipe, always love these home made varieties.

miriam 12-01-2011 04:32 AM

Ha - the latest in window washers!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sro2GJXnMwA

damaquilts 12-01-2011 04:37 AM

Adding that to my arsenal. I just need to get rubbing achohol. I love stuff like this. Now if I can just get everyone else to use these things. :-)

QuilterChick 12-01-2011 05:43 AM


Originally Posted by linhawk (Post 4732958)
1/4 C rubbing alcohol
1/2 C white vinegar
3 C water
in a spray bottle.



My dog has left paw and nose prints all over. Along with everyday grime.
This works so well. I was amazed.


Yes, it is excellent. Also, put an ounce or two of that solution in your eyeglass lens cleaner bottle... works like a charm. No need to buy expensive "lens cleaner" either.

Scakes 12-01-2011 05:46 AM

I've used alcohol before and vinegar before - but never mixed them together. I'm going to try it out. Thanks for sharing.

Linda - K. 12-01-2011 10:09 AM


Originally Posted by linhawk (Post 4733013)
Dog art. Love that description.:D

Me, too! I always love to say when I see a car with cat prints on it that they were "tap dancing".

linhawk 12-01-2011 10:10 AM


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 4738657)
Ha - the latest in window washers!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sro2GJXnMwA

Sunny called it dog art. :D I had it on my car window too.

jarenie 12-01-2011 11:14 AM

We have three small dogs and everytime I take them to the park. Snose prints on all the windows of the car. Just to let you know it works great on car windows with newspaper to take it off. Easy a can be.

BarbM32 12-01-2011 11:56 AM

Thanks. Have been using Windex for many years so now will try something new ...to me.

Old hen 12-01-2011 03:08 PM

Newspapers may work well, but the residue that they leave is really hard to remove. Wipe a "white gloved hand" over the windows and you'll see what I mean.

miriam 12-01-2011 03:11 PM


Originally Posted by linhawk (Post 4739943)
Sunny called it dog art. :D I had it on my car window too.

nobody usually reads the comments do they?

Ruby the Quilter 12-01-2011 04:36 PM

I also us Invisible Glass - it is wonderful.

Dee 12-01-2011 09:27 PM

Yes, this works real good.

Iraxy 12-01-2011 09:33 PM

Thanks for the recipe. Today, my DH asked me clear out of the blue if I wanted to go to lunch. I said yes immediately and we took the truck so we could pick up some fluorescent tube bulbs. Lo and behold, dog art all on the passenger side window and hair all over the seat and on my seat and my back. Gotta love them.

coldquilter 12-02-2011 06:42 AM

Thanks for the good idea. We have three dogs and so I know about noses and paws as well. Can't wait to try this.

wvdek 12-06-2011 01:41 AM

Great timing - I just ran out of glass cleaner and wanted a homemade recipe. Thanks.

BMP 12-06-2011 02:22 AM

Thanks, I dont like Windex , I will try this instead !

Stitchnripper 12-06-2011 08:10 AM

thanks for the recipe. And love the "dog art". Our dog went to heaven a few years ago and I left some of his art on the patio door. Now we are getting new doors and that will be gone forever. And I will use the new solution to keep it clean!

mayday 12-08-2011 05:23 AM


Originally Posted by Sunnie (Post 4732993)
Thanks so much. With 8 dogs in the house we are very familiar with "dog art" on the windows and sliders. And, of course, that stuff is like super glue.

Exactly the same here.!


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