Cleaning > Cleaning Recipes > Window CleanersFebruary 03, 2009

Masking Ammonia Odor in Cleaners

I have made a window cleaner with Isopropyl alcohol, ammonia, water and essential oil but the ammonia's smell is very pungent. I don't know how to make the ammonia's odor subside. Can anyone help me out of this problem?

Raheel from Karachi, Pakistan

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By mgkinnaird (Guest Post) 02/06/2009

I would imagine that the essential oil leaves a greasy film on glass, causing streaking, and attracting dirt. The problem with ammonia is that is is quite volatile - it evaporates readily, and there is nothing you can do about that except try reducing the amount of ammonia in stages until it no longer works or no longer smells, whichever comes first.

By kwgzzs (Guest Post) 02/05/2009

I mix equal amounts of water, isopropyl alcohol and vinegar and it is a great window cleaner, no smell and no streaking.

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02/04/2009

Is there a way to use less ammonia or to substitute another ingredient in order to lessen the odor?

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