Light duty hard surface cleaners are not intended to handle heavy dirt and grease. Because these products are expected to clean without rinsing and result in a streak-free shine, they contain no salts. Typical window cleaning items consist of alcohols, either ethanol or isopropanol, and surfactants for dissolving grease. Other components include small amounts of ammonia as well as dyes and perfumes.

These are composed of organic,water-miscible solvent such as isopropyl alcohol and an alkaline detergent.Some glass cleaners also contain a fine,mid abrasive.Most glass cleaners are available as sprays or liquid.They are sprayed directly onto windows,mirrors and other glass surfaces or applied on with a soft cloth and rubbed off using a soft,lint-free duster.A glass cloth ideal for the purpose & soft water to which some methylated spirit or vinegar is added which is an inexpensive glass cleaner.