The 7 Best Glass Cleaners for a Streak-Free Shine

By Corrie Pelc

Mirror, mirror, on the wall … what is the best glass cleaner of them all? That’s a pretty hard question to answer since store shelves are packed with lots of options, all promising streak-free, shiny glass surfaces once used.

To help you narrow down the field, we’ve established a list of the best glass cleaners you can buy right now. Here’s a look at what we found.

When it comes to glass cleaners, there's a reason why the pioneer of them all — Windex Original Glass Cleaner — is still tops in our book. Introduced back in 1936, Windex has a lot of practice at cleaning all types of glass surfaces, from windows to mirrors, and keeping them streak-free while doing so. Easily applied through its spray bottle, Windex starts removing smudges and grime before you even wipe it down. Just spray and wipe your glass surface clean using a microfiber or other lint-free towel or paper towel. Windex Original Glass Cleaner also kills 99.9 percent of germs and its spray bottle is made 100 percent from recycled plastics.

For once, a product that is named exactly what it is — Sprayway World's Best Glass Cleaner is just that when it comes to windows. What makes this product unique is that it's a foam rather than a liquid. This means when you spray the foam onto a window via its aerosol can, you have plenty of time to wipe the product down before it runs down the window as a liquid would. This product is ammonia-free, meaning there's no harsh chemical smell — only a pleasant, clean scent left behind. And Sprayway World's Best Glass Cleaner effectively cleans not only windows, but also mirrors and other glass surfaces of fingerprints, lipstick, smoke film, and other types of dirt and dust.

Hope's Perfect Glass Cleaner is a fast-acting glass cleaner that works wonders on mirrors. Its unique no-ammonia formula leaves no residue or haze behind, so all you see is shine once it's done. And better yet, in a test, this cleaner only required 11 strokes to clean a surface, while competitors required 17-70 strokes. In addition to mirrors, this glass cleaner can also be used on windows, glass tables, and a variety of other glass surfaces. And Hope's Perfect Glass Cleaner is safe for use on tinted and tint-film windows, as well as electronic device screens. (If using on screens, do not spray directly onto the screen, but instead onto a cloth, and then wipe the screen down.)

If you need some additional assistance removing stubborn burned-on food and grease from the surface of your glass cooktop, then pick up a bottle of Weiman Glass Cooktop Cleaner and Polish. This specially-designed, non-toxic cleaner is simply dispensed by a squirt bottle — just shake well, apply where you need it, and then wipe with a microfiber cloth. While stuck-on food and grease will easily evaporate, this non-abrasive formula means your cooktop will never show your efforts in the form of scratches. Weiman Glass Cooktop Cleaner and Polish can be used on all major glass/ceramic cooktops by leading manufacturers.

Clean the glass doors of your shower and stop new soap scum from building up with Repel Glass & Surface Cleaner. Repel's special non-toxic cleaning solution rapidly cuts through and removes soap scum and mineral stains from glass shower doors, as well as water spots, oil, fingerprints, and smudges from a variety of other glass surfaces. And using the solution on a glass surface adds a layer of protection to the glass to help keep soap scum, water spots, and other grime from re-clinging to the glass. Repel Glass & Surface Cleaner comes in a 25-ounce spray bottle and can also be used on non-glass surfaces like chrome fixtures, porcelain, ceramic, and fiberglass.

If you like the idea of using a glass cleaner free of harsh chemicals, then Aunt Fannie’s Glass & Window Cleaning Vinegar Wash is for you. This glass cleaner uses distilled white vinegar, plant-based ingredients, and essential oils for a cleaner that effectively removes smudges, rain spots, and fingerprints from all glass surfaces without leaving any streaks behind. The formula is so clean that it's dermatologist-tested to be safe for the entire family, and it was awarded the highest health and safety rating for cleaning products by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Aunt Fannie’s Glass & Window Cleaning Vinegar Wash is also Leaping Bunny-approved, which means it does not test on animals.

Sometimes you just need a quick, easy, and portable way to clean a glass item, especially if you’re in a pinch. That's where MiracleWipes for Glass comes in. This canister features 30 disposable wipes preloaded with a glass cleaning solution perfect for removing dirt from windows, mirrors, stovetops, and more. And because there's no worry of spilling with a wipe, you can also keep a set of these in your car to speedily clean car windows and mirrors. Each wipe leaves a streak-free, crystal-clear shine behind. And the MiracleWipes for Glass wipes are all lint-free and leave behind a fresh, light scent after using.