# Streak-free glass cleaner

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/home/glass-cleaner/streak-free/
Category: Home > Glass cleaner. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 181 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Oct 2014 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which glass cleaner doesn't leave streaks?

**Short answer:** Sprayway Glass Cleaner Aerosol has the best record for streak-free glass: 35 of 38 shoppers said their glass and mirrors came out clear. Windex Original Glass Cleaner has the highest share at 13 of 14, from a smaller group. Method Glass + Surface Cleaner has the weakest record here at 9 of 39, even though more shoppers weighed in on it than on any other cleaner.

**What stands out:** Windex results depend on the version: Windex Original Glass Cleaner gets 13 of 14, while Windex Vinegar Glass Cleaner gets 15 of 24 and Windex Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner gets 7 of 15.

## Ranking (shoppers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Streak-free | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sprayway Glass Cleaner Aerosol | 35 of 38 | 92% | yes |
| 2 | Windex Original Glass Cleaner | 13 of 14 | 93% | yes |
| 3 | Sprayway Lavender Glass Cleaner Aerosol | 18 of 23 | 78% | yes |
| 4 | Invisible Glass Premium Glass Cleaner | 15 of 19 | 79% | yes |
| 5 | Windex Vinegar Glass Cleaner | 15 of 24 | 63% | yes |
| 6 | Windex Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner | 7 of 15 | 47% | no |
| 7 | Method Glass + Surface Cleaner | 9 of 39 | 23% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Sprayway Glass Cleaner Aerosol

This foaming aerosol left glass clear for 35 of 38 shoppers, and 18% call it easy to use. Opinions on the scent split: 25% like it, while 10% find it strong.

- Praised for: Nice or no scent (25%), Cleans well (25%), Easy to use (18%)
- Complaints: Strong smell (10%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Windex Original Glass Cleaner

Nearly every shopper who weighed in said it left glass clear (13 of 14), though fewer weighed in than for the Sprayway cleaners. 29% say it cleans well and 18% call it easy to use, while 24% still mention some streaks.

- Praised for: Cleans well (29%), Easy to use (18%)
- Reports counted: 17

### 3. Sprayway Lavender Glass Cleaner Aerosol

Sprayway's lavender version gets praise for its scent in 33% of reviews. 18 of 23 said it left glass clear and 12% call it good value, but 21% say it left streaks.

- Praised for: Nice or no scent (33%), Cleans well (29%), Good value (13%)
- Complaints: Strong smell (8%)
- Reports counted: 24

### 4. Invisible Glass Premium Glass Cleaner

15 of 19 shoppers said it left glass streak-free, and the brand's own site agrees at 9 of 9, which we show but don't count. 10% say it didn't clean well.

- Praised for: Cleans well (15%)
- Complaints: Doesn't clean well (10%)
- Reports counted: 20

### 5. Windex Vinegar Glass Cleaner

Results are split: 15 of 24 said it left glass clear, but 38% of reviews mention streaks or film. 33% say it cleans well.

- Praised for: Cleans well (33%), Nice or no scent (8%)
- Reports counted: 24

### 6. Windex Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner

Fewer than half of the shoppers who weighed in said it left glass clear (7 of 15). 31% like the Crystal Rain scent, but 50% say it left streaks or film.

- Praised for: Nice or no scent (31%), Cleans well (19%)
- Reports counted: 16

### 7. Method Glass + Surface Cleaner

Shoppers like the mint smell (35%), but this spray has the weakest record here at 9 of 39. 75% of reviews say it left streaks or film and 22% say it didn't clean well. Reviews copied from Method's own site are far kinder at 5 of 6, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Nice or no scent (35%), Cleans well (8%)
- Complaints: Doesn't clean well (23%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**Which glass cleaner doesn't leave streaks?**

Sprayway Glass Cleaner Aerosol has the best record (35 of 38), and Windex Original Glass Cleaner has the highest share (13 of 14) from fewer shoppers. Sprayway Lavender Glass Cleaner Aerosol (18 of 23) and Invisible Glass Premium Glass Cleaner (15 of 19) follow.

**Does Windex leave streaks?**

It depends on the version. Windex Original Glass Cleaner left glass clear for 13 of 14 shoppers, but 38% of Windex Vinegar Glass Cleaner reviews and 50% of Windex Ammonia-Free Glass Cleaner reviews mention streaks or film.

**How do I keep glass from streaking?**

Use a clean microfiber cloth, spray lightly and wipe until the glass is dry. Skip cleaning windows in direct sun, where the cleaner dries before you can wipe it off. If streaks keep showing up, try another cleaner: 75% of Method Glass + Surface Cleaner reviews mention streaks or film, against 10% for Sprayway Glass Cleaner Aerosol.

**Can I mix glass cleaner with bleach?**

No. Some glass cleaners are made with ammonia or vinegar, like Windex Vinegar Glass Cleaner, and you should never mix bleach with ammonia, vinegar or other cleaners because it can release harmful fumes. Use one product at a time and keep a window open or a fan running.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/