Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.

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.

9 cups water
1 cup isopropyl alcohol
1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid
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.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

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reviews & comments
April 3, 2007
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!!
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.
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. :-)
April 13, 2006
Works great - and smells a lot better than the commercial stuff (I used wintergreen-scented alcohol)