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The best window cleaners help remove dirt, smudges and buildup while leaving glass streak‑free. Homeowners can choose between store‑bought cleaners designed for convenience or homemade solutions made with simple ingredients. Understanding how each option works makes it easier to select the right cleaner for your windows and cleaning routine.
Not sure what’s the best window cleaner? Infinity has a list of approved window cleaners (as of November 2025) for use indoors and outdoors.
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Need to know how to clean windows the best way? The type of window cleaner you use makes a difference. We recommend specific window cleaning products as part of our window cleaning tips. It’s best to use a microfiber cloth when cleaning windows for a streak-free finish. They pick up dirt better than old cloths and paper towels.
Glass Plus® Glass Cleaner
Green Works® Original Scent Glass & Surface Cleaner
Rain-X® Automotive Glass Cleaner
Spray-X® Foaming Glass Cleaner
Windex® Glass Cleaner with Ammonia
Windex® Original Glass Cleaner
Zep® Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner
Zep® Foaming Glass Cleaner
Zep® Streak-Free Glass Cleaner
Some window cleaning solutions work better for cleaning the exterior side of windows. Infinity has a list of the best window cleaners for outside windows below:
Home Armor® EZ House Wash™
Home Armor® EZ Deck, Fence & Patio Wash™
Rejuvenate® Outdoor Cleaner
Savorgran® TSP Trisodium Phosphate
Spray & Forget® House and Deck Cleaner
Wet & Forget® Moss, Mold, Mildew, and Algae Stain Remover
Windex® Hose End Outdoor Multi-Surface Cleaner
Zep® All-in-1 Premium Pressure Wash*
Zep® House and Siding Pressure Wash*
General purpose cleaners can also work to clean windows. Some window cleaning solution products Infinity has approved include:
A-MAZ Clean & Green™ Water Stain Remover
Dawn® Simply Clean, Original Scent (1% in Water)
Formula 409® Original Multi-Surface Cleaner
Goo Gone® Spray Gel
Ivory® Ultra Dishwashing Liquid, Original Scent (1% in Water)
Murphy® Oil Soap Liquid Wood Cleaner
Soft Scrub® All Purpose Cleaner Lemon Scent
Spic and Span® Sun Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner
Tide® Detergent Original Scent
Vinegar, Distilled White (5% Acidity)
Windex® Multi-Surface Disinfectant Cleaner
Zep® Multi-Surface Cleaner
Homemade window cleaning solutions often mix water and mild dishwashing soap. You can fill a 5-gallon bucket with warm water and add a teaspoon of Infinity approved mild dishwashing soap.
Infinity lists vinegar as an approved window cleaner. Use distilled white vinegar with 5% acidity. Vinegar contains acetic acid, which helps break down dirt, grease, and mineral deposits. The acid in vinegar makes it easier to remove those. A one-to-one mixture of distilled white vinegar and warm water works best for dirt buildup.
*Although overspray of these solutions is safe, never use a pressure washer directly on any part of a window or door.