Looking at the ingredients is another way to choose the best glass cleaner for your surfaces. Some people prefer to use products with ammonia in it, such as Windex Original, as this helps to prevent streaks and makes glass shiny, but it can also smell strongly and irritate your skin and eyes. Combine all the ingredients and pour into a glass spray bottle. Shake well to combine. Spray the solution on your windows and glass surfaces and wipe clean with a microfiber cloth. Don’t worry about it smelling like vinegar; the essential oil will help cover up most of the vinegar smell, while the rest will evaporate once the solution has dried. We think this hardworking cleaner is also incredibly easy to use. All you need to do is spray it on your shower in an even layer, let it sit for three minutes, and wipe it off. (A removable shower head will make it easier to rinse off.) If you don’t like using chemicals, an E-Cloth is a very effective alternative. Using masses of microfibres, it removes dirt and streaks from glass surfaces with only water. For tough stains, you can also use these E-Cloths with one of the above glass cleaners, simply spray the glass and wipe the residue away.

If you can find a glass cleaner with ammonia in it, try that. It works on nearly everything. Favourite brand is the American glass cleaner Windex.” (Rated by Mumsnet user aNewYorkerInLondon) Our verdictBuy an E-Cloth. They are fab and then all you need is water to clean with.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user newcupcake) Our verdict

This recipe is ideal for many different types of glass surfaces. You can clean shower doors and it will even help to remove hard water stains and soap scum. Rejuvenate can also be used on ceramic tile, fiberglass, natural stone, plastic, chrome, and porcelain, allowing you to clean multiple bathroom surfaces in one swoop. And even though it’s advertised as unscented, we found the smell to be a bit overpowering when used in an enclosed shower. As it’s an American product, Brits do have to pay a bit more to buy it, but Windex fans love how versatile it is, using it on everything from mirrors and showers to printer heads and trainers (yes, really). We also like that the Windex bottle has an easy-grip design and is made from 100% recycled plastic. There are three main types of glass cleaners–liquid, foam, and wipes–and each has its pros and cons.Misting – The trigger of the glass cleaner is crucial for delivering a thin but even misting of the stuff onto the surface. This is not only economical, but less product on the glass will make clearing it off without causing streaks easier. For a deeper clean involving dead bugs, you may be better off with a dash of insect remover before using the glass cleaner. True to its name, this cleaner leaves glass surfaces looking so flawless that it’ll look practically invisible. We think it's pretty impressive that this powerful foaming formula removes smudges, fingerprints, smoke haze, and more. It’s also highly effective on tough stains like mud, bird droppings, and tape residue. Because it doesn’t contain any ammonia, it’s safe to use on tinted windows, auto glass, boats, and stainless steel appliances. Your car may encounter its fair share of traffic film, grease, dust, bird droppings, oil and even insect remains, but with just a few sprays of Autoglym, you can wipe away any dirt and grime with a microfibre cloth. And to get that ultimate new-car shine, use a different microfibre cloth to buff the window. It’s recommended to clean large surfaces before using the spray to prevent smudging. The solution may smell for a while but shouldn’t last long. But be careful though as it can discolour some materials, such as wood. For very dirty windows, you can also add ammonia, but make sure you wear gloves. Instead of using a cloth, newspapers can also be effective at getting rid of smears. How we chose our recommendations

If you prefer to, you can use a squeegee or even newspaper instead of a microfibre cloth. But don’t use paper towels as these will leave behind lint and streaks. 4. Buff the glass with a dry microfibre cloth Whether you’re cleaning a glass window, shower screen, table or cabinet, there are certain steps you need to take to avoid streaks and smears. Works on a multitude of surfaces, including glass doors, ceramic sinks, taps, toilets, bathtubs, chrome, stainless steel and shower wallsMaria Lopez, the founder of West Clean, advises buying a specific glass cleaner that’s designed for the surface you want to clean. A glass cleaner made for getting rid of tough water spots isn’t necessary for hallway mirrors, and your everyday glass cleaner won’t be enough for grimy cooktops. For TVs, laptops, and other electronics with screens, a specialty cleaning spray would be the best option. The cloth absorbs moisture and over 99% of bacteria to leave your mirrors, windows, chrome and other surfaces looking clean and smudge-free. Afterwards, you simply throw it in the washing machine and reuse once dry. I just discovered a product called HG. Game-changer!” (Rated by Mumsnet user Notsurenow43) Our verdict