The discussion revolves around finding an ideal ratio of Simple Green and glass cleaner for effectively removing bugs from windshields while maintaining a streak-free finish. Participants explore the chemistry behind cleaning solutions and share personal experiences with different products.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the ideal ratio or the safety of mixing cleaning products, and multiple competing views remain regarding the effectiveness and safety of different cleaning solutions.
Limitations include the lack of empirical studies on the effectiveness of the proposed mixtures and the dependence on specific product formulations, which may vary widely.
Not good generally to mix different cleaning formulations. Consult your local cleaning-products formulation chemist. My best guess is use some formulation which has no dissolved salts, such as, do not include any silicates, nor phosphates in the cleaner. There are window/glass cleaners specifically intended form the cars' automatic window cleaning system. Glass and window cleaners will usually have some combination of solvents and might or might not include ammonia. The solvents are usually some combination of water, ethanol, isopropanol, butyl cellosolve or some other such glycol-ether, and maybe a small amount (very small) of a detergent. I do not specifically know the typical formulation of the stuff that is meant for the cars' window cleaning system - check the label.David K said:We are wondering if there is an ideal ratio of simple green + glass cleaner to get the bugs off & keep it streak-free. Thought there might be a chemist with the ideal ratio. We will experiment and let you know what happens.