automobile windshield cleaner Our History Windex® Glass Cleaner was introduced in 1936 – in the heart of the Great Depression – as an automobile windshield cleaner by Philip Drackett. In 1992 SC Johnson acquired The Drackett Company, bringing the Windex® brand into the SC Johnson family of brands.

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.

Window Cleaner removes dirt, oil, and grease stains from mirrors, plate glass, and windshields. This product contains a very small amount of ammonia and will not leave streaks on glass. This product is ideal for windows, mirrors, glass trays and any lightly-soiled shiny surface.

The true answer is that it depends on the application, BUT in almost all typical use situations it's better to go ammonia free! This goes for use in the home and most professional applications as well. The number one reason to avoid an ammoniated glass cleaner involves, you guessed it- safety.

Porous countertop materials, like granite and marble, shouldn't be cleaned with Windex or anything else that's harsh. They are delicate, even though they seem so sturdy. Harsh chemicals can seep into the pores and leave stains or even break down the sealant on the top.

A vinegar multi-surface cleaner that's gentle on surfaces. Windex® Vinegar Multi-Surface Cleaner is versatile and the special ammonia-free formula has no harsh vinegar smell - just a fresh, clean scent. Use as a bathroom cleaner, kitchen cleaner, tile cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, and much more.

Why Is Ammonia Added To Glass Cleaners? Ammonia has a favorable characteristic of evaporating rapidly. As it evaporates, it doesn't leave behind residue that attracts dirt and dust. Because it evaporates quickly, it is less likely to leave streaks, which makes it a popular choice as an additive to glass cleaners.

With that being said, ammonia can be known to cause damage to surfaces such as rubber, vinyl, plastic, paint, and chrome trim which are found all throughout your vehicle. Ammoniated glass cleaners can also deteriorate wax, so we highly caution against using these types of products on any such surface.

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.

Almost all of the glass cleaners contain glycol ethers, usually ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. Alcohol, such as isopropanol, is also commonly found, as well as ammonia.

With that being said, ammonia can be known to cause damage to surfaces such as rubber, vinyl, plastic, paint, and chrome trim which are found all throughout your vehicle. Ammoniated glass cleaners can also deteriorate wax, so we highly caution against using these types of products on any such surface.

You can use Windex® Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner on your vehicle'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.

You can use Windex® Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner on your car's tinted windows, mirrors, glass, chrome, stainless steel, plastic, and vinyl surfaces.