Cornstarch may sound like an odd ingredient, but its specific purpose in the recipe is to help prevent streaking. For the most beautiful, streak-free shine, try using this spray in conjunction with crumpled newspaper or bird’s-eye cotton
Ingredients: For 60ml Spray Bottle
- 1 cup (10 g) fresh pink or red rose petals
- 1½ cups (375 ml) white vinegar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
- Pinch of cornstarch
First Infusing Vinegar
Place the rose petals and vinegar in a pint (500-ml) canning jar. Cover with a plastic or nonmetallic lid. If you don’t have one, place
a few layers of plastic wrap or wax paper over the jar before putting the lid on, to keep the vinegar from corroding the metal.
Set the jar aside in a cool, dark place for 1 to 2 weeks, or until the vinegar turns pink and takes on a light rose scent. If you’d like a
stronger smell, add more rose petals and infuse for another week.
Strain the finished vinegar into a clean jar. Label, cap and store out of direct sunlight. The color will fade over time, but the vinegar will remain usable for at least 1 year, or longer.
Combine Rose window cleaner
Pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of rose-infused vinegar into a small spray bottle. Add the water and cornstarch and shake well.
Spritz on windows, mirrors and other glass surfaces, then wipe of with crumpled newspaper or bird’s-eye cotton. Vinegar can damage or cause etching on granite, stone or marble, so avoid using on those types of surfaces.
Tip: It’s easy to scale up this recipe to make larger quantities. Just combine equal parts of water and vinegar, plus a pinch of cornstarch.
