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The Glass In Your Home Will Sparkle With An Unexpected Pantry Item
By EMILY MENDEZ
The effective and environmentally friendly way to clean your glass stovetop, windows, and tables and leave them streak-free is to make a DIY glass cleaner from cornstarch.
Cornstarch is a natural alternative to harsh cleaners. Its mild abrasive properties remove stains from glass without damaging it, while its natural absorbency soaks up dirt.
For routine cleaning, mix ½ gallon of warm water and ¼ cup of cornstarch in a bucket, wash your windows using a microfiber cloth, then wipe them down with newspaper or a squeegee.
To deep-clean, mix 2 cups of water, ¼ cup of rubbing alcohol, ¼ cup of white vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a spray bottle. Spray your windows, then wipe with a cloth.
To clean grease and food on your stovetop, mix 1 cup of cornstarch and 2 cups of water into a paste, spread it over the stovetop, and let it sit for 20 minutes to absorb grease.
Then, scrub away the stains or residue and wipe away the cornstarch mixture with a wet cloth. Use the same paste to scrub burnt-on food in your pans and restore their shine.