The dark amber glass also helps protect the essential oils from degrading since it shields them from UV light. Glass bottles are great instead of plastic in recipes that use citrus oils since the citrus oils (like lemon, lime, orange, and tangerine) can degrade plastics. I use the jet setting when I pretend to scare the dirt and muck off my counters and glass stovetop. It offers a fine mist or what I call the “jet” setting (It’s really called “stream”). The nozzle has adjustable spray settings.

I love the sturdy, thick-walled glass and the trigger spray that fits comfortably in my hand.

We store this Glass and Window Cleaner in an amber spray bottle (it’s BPA-free and lead-free). This would be a great read if you’re wondering about all the cleaning items you can make yourself at home. The author focuses on using very common essential oils and common household ingredients. Essential Oils for a Clean and Healthy Home: 200+ Amazing Household Uses for Tea Tree Oil, Peppermint Oil, Lavender Oil, and More is an easy-to-read collection of great ideas for natural cleaning. Our Glass and Window Cleaner recipe was inspired by a new book about using essential oils around your home. If I’d had this homemade Glass and Window Cleaner back then I might have been more inclined to clean.

I wish I had cared more about taking care of my home from the beginning. I was not too concerned with the problem, and so she ended up buying some blue spray and cleaning them herself. When I first got married, my mother-in-law came over to visit and mentioned that my windows were a little dirty.

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