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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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Best Window Cleaner

So I've been on the lookout for the best window cleaner for years. I've tried everything from your household windex to stoners invisible glass to professional cleaners and haven't been able to find a good streak-free cleaner... UNTIL NOW!

A simple solution of water and cornstarch is the best window cleaner. What I did was take about 3-4 tablespoons and mixed that with water in a 1 qt spray bottle about 1/2 - 3/4 full. Spritz the window and wipe clean with a microfiber... RESULT: Clean Window / Streak Free / Sparkes in Sun

You can't keep the solution for long as it will begin to stink in the bottle so you may need to make a new batch for each time you wash your car, but the good thing is... Cornstarch is CHEAP!

Give it a try and post your thoughts.

EDIT : For those with tint, I probably wouldn't recommend this since the cornstarch could be abbrasive.

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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Stoner's FTW!

Sam's Club has it on the cheap if anyone is interested...4 for ~$10.00
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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i've been using stoner's, but i've heard good things about the surf city glass cleaner
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:22 AM
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I've used a lot of these as well, I'm using Stoner's right now, but it can still leave streaks. I find the only sure solution is to use a completely clean microfiber towel for the final wipe, this without fail always removes all streaks.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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For years, the standard diy home made glass cleaner was 1 gallon distilled water plus 1 pint 91% denatured alcohol plus one capful of lemon joy dishwashing liquid. Lasts a very long time.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Stoner's

Stoner's
Stoner's
Stoner's
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by GSpot37
Stoner's
Stoner's
Stoner's
I used to think that

I tried the surf city glass cleaner yesterday.. i'll never use stoner's again
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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how can you do any better than something named Stoners? It's the Spicoli of glass cleaners.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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I don't care at all for Stoners. Never had good luck with it.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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I just tried a one time use P21S cleaner packet (came with moist and dry towels). Total crap. I broke out my Stoners and went back to streak free clean.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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I don't care at all for Stoners. Never had good luck with it.
if i was still in atlanta i'd let you try the surf city cleaner

this stuff really surprised me
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Where you can buy surf city cleaner? Online sucks since Amazon charge $3.95 just for shipping. Stoner's can be foun all ove the place Wal-Mart, Pepboys, AutoZone.

Thx
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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I bought it online from autogeek, not sure who else sells it
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by IP37
I bought it online from autogeek, not sure who else sells it
THX!!!

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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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THX!!!

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if you end up ordering some, let me know how you like it
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