Keep Counters Clean
Countertop, glass cook top, tile, and grout grime won't stand a chance against Windex. The product works on granite, marble, and laminate countertops, and—best of all—won't erode or damage grout. No need to even switch cleansers when you switch to wiping down enamel and stainless steel appliances.
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.
Clean the counters
Use a multi-surface cleaner such as Windex® Multi-Surface Disinfectant Cleaner to clean and shine countertops made of sealed granite, sealed marble, Corian®, Formica® and more. For a gentle clean that also works on a variety of surfaces, try Windex® Vinegar Glass Cleaner.
Granite or marble
This is a big NO. “Windex shouldn't be used on granite or marble kitchen tops. Cleaners like Windex can etch or dull the surfaces of natural stone,” says Rick Glickman, president of Dream Kitchens, a design studio in Highland Park, Illinois.
You can use Windex® Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner on your car's tinted windows, mirrors, glass, chrome, stainless steel, plastic, and vinyl surfaces. For a streak-free shine, clean car windows when the surface is cool and out of direct sunlight whenever possible.
Product Details. Windex Multi-Purpose Cleaner Mountain Fresh cleans a variety of surfaces around your home leaving a streak-free shine and a mountain fresh scent. Combine Windex streak-free shine and a mountain fresh scent to lighten and brighten every room of the house with this multi-purpose cleaner.
It's true. Using Windex, which contains ammonia, can cause damage to glass cooktops that manufacturers won't cover.
In addition, Windex products and all-purpose cleaners are generally not safe for granite countertops.
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.
Cleans and shines the first time, every time. Windex® Original Glass Cleaner is perfect for cleaning windows, mirrors, glass shower doors, glass top stoves, and more. Thanks to its formulation with Ammonia-D®, it starts working on fingerprints, dirt, and other messes even before you wipe.
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 Multi-Surface Glass Cleaner, 23 oz Bottle, Clear Liquid.
Since granite countertops have a sealant on them to keep them shiny and stain-resistant, you want to avoid using anything too acidic or basic on the granite. Frequent use of vinegar, Windex or bleach will dull the granite and weaken the sealant. Instead, a little soap and water should do the trick.
Clorox Wipes/Clorox Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Clorox, whether it is Clorox wipes or the Multi-Purpose cleaning fluid, is not safe to use for cleaning and disinfecting your granite. The multi-purpose cleaner contains bleach, which is extremely harmful for granite and many other natural stones.
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.
Do not use glass cleaners that are ammonia or alcohol based. They may leave streaks or make a film that attracts moisture or dust.
It's suitable on most glass surfaces including windows, doors, mirrors and showers. It comes in a convenient trigger spray bottle which is refillable.
Windex Original Glass Cleaner
The original Windex product is that bright blue cleaner you've probably used to clean windows and mirrors for years. Windex Original Glass Cleaner does not claim to have any disinfecting properties. It is simply used to remove dirt and streaks from glass surfaces so they shine.
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.
The only two products from Windex that DO NOT CONTAIN AMMONIA are Windex Vinegar. and the Outdoor Multi-Surface. 2 of 2 found this helpful.
Wise received U.S. patent #3,463,735 for a glass cleaning composition, listing example formulae, one of which is 4.0% isopropyl alcohol, 1% ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, 0.1% sodium lauryl sulfate (a surfactant), calcium (Ca) 0.01%, tetrasodium pyrophosphate (a water softener), 0.05% of 28% ammonia, 1% of a dye ...
Just combine the water, white vinegar, and dawn dish soap in an empty spray bottle. Shake a LITTLE bit and you are DONE! What is this? Spray and clean!