You can't use Windex like an all-purpose cleaner. Cleaning experts weigh in on when Windex should stay in the cleaning bucket.
Say Goodbye to Grease
An extremely effective degreaser, Windex can soften built-up grease throughout the kitchen, especially on hard-to-clean range hoods, fans, and light fixtures. Spray down the surface liberally, let stand for 10 minutes, and then wipe it up.
Use as an all-purpose bathroom cleaner.
Spray glass cleaner into the toilet bowl, allow to sit for about five minutes, and scrub as usual to remove stains. For bathtubs, showers, and vanity countertops, spritz cleaner onto the surface, wipe down with a microfiber cloth or sponge, and rinse with plain water.
You can use this cleaner on bathroom surfaces, mirrors, glass doors, kitchen tables, glass stove tops, metal sinks, and countertops. It should not be used on wood, very hot or very cold surfaces, or porous surfaces. To sanitize with this Windex cleaner: Pre-clean the area so it's free of dirt.
Don't leave the streak-free shine behind when you reach for a multi-surface cleaner that kills 99.9% of bacteria* on hard, non-porous surfaces. Windex® Multi-Surface Antibacterial Disinfectant 2 leaves behind a fresh citrus scent, without any dull residue.
Countertops, Kitchen tables, bathroom surfaces, bathroom mirrors, glass frames & décor, glass shower doors, glass stove tops. Countertops, Kitchen tables, bathroom surfaces, bathroom mirrors, glass frames & décor, glass shower doors, glass stove tops.
Windex Original Glass Cleaner is not a disinfectant and it will not kill germs. But there are some Windex products that do kill germs, like Windex Disinfectant Multi-Surface Cleaner. To keep glass germ-free, use a disinfectant first and then wipe it down with Windex Original Glass Cleaner.
Kitchen Degreaser
Windex is great on countertops, too, including quartz, granite, marble, laminate and tile. Just make sure that if you're cleaning natural stone counters that have a sealant, such as granite, marble or quartzite, you're using a Windex version that is free of ammonia and vinegar.
Kitchen Countertops
Never use glass cleaner on countertops because it won't help you get rid of stubborn stains properly. Instead, spray vinegar and water solution and wipe down using a clean microfiber cloth.
As tempting as it may be to use, Windex or any similar type product can be a hazard to use in the vicinity of food products, particularly cutting boards. If you do not have the proper sanitizer available, a certain "secret" common household item will suffice.
Glycol ethers have been linked to reduced fertility (both in men and women), anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, autism, liver and kidney damage, and more. According to Women's Voices for the Earth, this window cleaner harmful ingredient is found in Windex Aerosol.
Windex® Foaming Glass Cleaner gives an unbeatable streak-free shine* to mirrors, glass shower doors, the inside of windows, chrome fixtures and more. Because the formula clings to vertical surfaces, you can spray all these bathroom surfaces at once without worrying about drips.
Don't leave the streak-free shine behind when you reach for a multi-surface cleaner that kills 99.9% of germs‡, viruses^, and bacteria† on hard, non-porous surfaces. Windex® Disinfectant Cleaner Multi-Surface leaves behind a fresh citrus scent without any dull residue.
Clean your toilet bowl.
Because of the chemicals in it, Windex can be an effective cleaner, even for extra-dirty (read: gross) surfaces like the inside of your toilet bowl. Try spritzing the inside of your toilet bowl with Windex.
Step 1: Start with a clean shower. Step 2: Immediately after showering, spray a light mist of Windex® Shower over the wet surfaces including the curtain or door. Do not scrub, rinse or wipe off. Step 3: If streaks appear, rinse off and apply less.
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than blue Windex. This provides the same quality Windex cleaning without the pungent smell of the original blue formula. I was seriously doubtful on how effective this vinegar based cleaner would work but it left a streak clean shine in glass and other household surfaces.
Airborne mist from the spray can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat. Any inhaled droplets get caught in the back of the throat and are not expected to get deep into the lung fields, so significant symptoms such as difficulty breathing and wheezing are not expected.
The blue solution that works well on windows does a great job cleaning ovens. A quick wash with Windex will get the appliance's shine back if it isn't overly dirty. If you want to wipe away the ceramic or acrylic surface, spray it down.
Q: What ingredients are in Windex® Glass and Multi-Surface Cleaners? A: Most Windex® Glass and Multi-Surface Cleaners are formulated with detergents, solvents, fragrance and, in some cases, ammonia (see below for ammonia-free products).
It's true. Using Windex, which contains ammonia, can cause damage to glass cooktops that manufacturers won't cover.
While you might imagine that a glass stove top should be cleaned with a glass cleaner (like Windex), these cleaning products are actually not suitable for a cooktop, as they can lead to permanent stains and streaking on the fragile surface. Cleaning with distilled white vinegar is your best bet.