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Best window cleaners: Top options for streak-free, crystal clear glass
Mar 31, 2022|Updated Oct 14, 2026
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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Indoor window cleaners
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
Best window cleaners for outside windows
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
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 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.