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Homemade Windshield-Washer Fluid

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Whether you just need to throw together a little wiper fluid in a pinch or you're looking for permanent alternative to buying it, look no further. Isopropyl alcohol and dish soap are all you need for a cheap, effective solution.


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  under 30 minutes
Rating: 4/5

2 reviews
2 comments

ingredients

9 cups water
1 cup isopropyl alcohol
1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid

directions

Combine all the ingredients and store in a plastic jug with a tight fitting cap. Keep out of reach from children and pets.

Use as a refill for windshield washer fluid or put in a spray bottle to wash windows manually.


nutrition data

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reviews & comments

  1. mratzlaff REVIEW:

    Worked great...cheap alternative to buying it at the store! My husband always laughs because every day he comes home from work I have figured out something new to make myself!!

  2. M5

    I would use an even smaller amount of soup, possibly 1/4 tsp,it is acting only as wetting agent, too much soap will cause foaming and/or smearing.

  3. Jeremy

    Remember that dish washing soap dries out car paint, and windshield washer fluid will usually splash onto the paint. Probably a minor issue, but still something to think about. :-)

  4. Callie REVIEW:

    Works great - and smells a lot better than the commercial stuff (I used wintergreen-scented alcohol)

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