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{{Short description|American brand of glass and surface cleaners}} | {{Short description|American brand of glass and surface cleaners}} | ||
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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
On August 26, 1969, Melvin E. Stonebraker and Samuel P. Wise received U.S. patent #3,463,735<ref>{{cite web|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/US3463735A/en|title=Glass cleaning composition|publisher=Google Patents}}</ref> for a glass cleaning composition, listing example formulae, one of which is 4.0% [[isopropyl alcohol]], 1% [[2-Butoxyethanol|ethylene glycol monobutyl ether]], 0.1% [[Sodium dodecyl sulfate|sodium lauryl sulfate]] (a surfactant), calcium (Ca) 0.01%, [[tetrasodium pyrophosphate]] (a water softener), 0.05% of 28% [[ammonia]], 1% of a dye solution and 0.01% perfume. This formula was not only inexpensive to manufacture but allowed the product to be packaged in glass bottles and dispensed with a [[spray bottle|plastic sprayer]].{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} | On August 26, 1969, Melvin E. Stonebraker and Samuel P. Wise received U.S. patent #3,463,735<ref>{{cite web|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/US3463735A/en|title=Glass cleaning composition|publisher=Google Patents}}</ref> for a glass cleaning composition, listing example formulae, one of which is 4.0% [[isopropyl alcohol]], 1% [[2-Butoxyethanol|ethylene glycol monobutyl ether]], 0.1% [[Sodium dodecyl sulfate|sodium lauryl sulfate]] (a surfactant), calcium (Ca) 0.01%, [[tetrasodium pyrophosphate]] (a water softener), 0.05% of 28% [[ammonia]], 1% of a dye solution and 0.01% perfume. This formula was not only inexpensive to manufacture but allowed the product to be packaged in glass bottles and dispensed with a [[spray bottle|plastic sprayer]].{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} | ||
In 1989, Windex was a 5% [[ammonia]] solution.<ref name="Lewis">{{cite news |last=Lewis |first=Peter H. |title=PERSONAL COMPUTERS; Cleaning Screens Safely|work=[[The New York Times]] |page=9|date=August 8, 1989 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1989/08/08/science/personal-computers-cleaning-screens-safely.html}}</ref> The product was reformulated in 2006.<ref>{{cite press release |author=S.C. Johnson & Son |title=SC Johnson Honored With Presidential Award for Corporate Leadership in Ceremony at the White House |date=January 5, 2006 |publisher=S.C. Johnson & Son |url=http://www.scjohnson.com/family/fam_pre_pre_news.asp?art_id=225 |access-date=July 19, 2013 |archive-date=March 3, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303204723/http://www.scjohnson.com/family/fam_pre_pre_news.asp?art_id=225 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2009, S.C. Johnson started publishing ingredients for all of its products, including Windex.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Scelfo|first1=Julie|title=Good Chemistry for some Household Sprays|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/11/garden/11clean.html|access-date=15 June 2017|work=The New York Times|date=February 10, 2010}}</ref> The S.C. Johnson website lists Windex's ingredients as water, [[2-Hexoxyethanol|2-hexoxyethanol]], [[1-Amino-2-propanol|isopropanolamine]], [[Alkylbenzene sulfonates|sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate]], [[ | In 1989, Windex was a 5% [[ammonia]] solution.<ref name="Lewis">{{cite news |last=Lewis |first=Peter H. |title=PERSONAL COMPUTERS; Cleaning Screens Safely|work=[[The New York Times]] |page=9|date=August 8, 1989 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1989/08/08/science/personal-computers-cleaning-screens-safely.html}}</ref> The product was reformulated in 2006.<ref>{{cite press release |author=S.C. Johnson & Son |title=SC Johnson Honored With Presidential Award for Corporate Leadership in Ceremony at the White House |date=January 5, 2006 |publisher=S.C. Johnson & Son |url=http://www.scjohnson.com/family/fam_pre_pre_news.asp?art_id=225 |access-date=July 19, 2013 |archive-date=March 3, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303204723/http://www.scjohnson.com/family/fam_pre_pre_news.asp?art_id=225 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2009, S.C. Johnson started publishing ingredients for all of its products, including Windex.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Scelfo|first1=Julie|title=Good Chemistry for some Household Sprays|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/11/garden/11clean.html|access-date=15 June 2017|work=The New York Times|date=February 10, 2010}}</ref> The S.C. Johnson website lists Windex's ingredients as water, [[2-Hexoxyethanol|2-hexoxyethanol]], [[1-Amino-2-propanol|isopropanolamine]], [[Alkylbenzene sulfonates|sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate]], [[Lauryldimethylamine oxide|lauramine oxide]], [[Ammonia solution|ammonium hydroxide]], fragrance and Liquitint sky blue dye.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whatsinsidescjohnson.com/us/en/brands/windex/windex-original-glass-cleaner|title=SC Johnson|first=SC|last=Johnson|website=SC Johnson - What's Inside}}</ref> An alternative variant also for household use cites water, hexoxyethanol, isopropanolamine, [[ammonium hydroxide]], sodium C10-C16 alkylbenzenesulfonate, [[lauramine oxide]], sodium xylene sulfonate, colorants and fragrances.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}<!--this is directly from a 1.37 gal Windex Cleaner jug intended for refilling spray bottles, as obtained in November 2021--> | ||
==Competition== | ==Competition== | ||
Windex's main competitor in the window cleaning market is [[Glass Plus]]{{ | Windex's main competitor in the window cleaning market is [[Glass Plus]],{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} a glass cleaning product produced by [[Reckitt Benckiser]], which Windex's current owner [[S. C. Johnson & Son]] was required to divest to gain the approval of the [[Federal Trade Commission]] to acquire [[Dow Chemical Company]]'s DowBrands consumer products division (the original owner of the Glass Plus brand).<ref>{{Cite news |title=S.C. Johnson Agrees to Sell Assets to Settle FTC Charges |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/1998/01/sc-johnson-agrees-sell-assets-settle-ftc-charges |website=[[Federal Trade Commission]] |date=January 23, 1998 |access-date=October 15, 2021}}</ref> | ||
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==In popular culture== | |||
In the movie ''[[My Big Fat Greek Wedding]]'', Windex was promoted as a comical folk cure-all remedy for every skin condition<ref>`[https://thebridaltip.com/why-did-they-use-windex-in-my-big-fat-greek-wedding/ Why did they use Windex in My Big Fat Greek Wedding? ]</ref> from pimples to warts. In general, skin should be protected from direct contact from all household cleaning product.<ref>[https://www.skincare.com/skin-type/dry-skin/how-cleaning-products-can-affect-skin Cleaning Products and Your Skin]</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:09, 9 October 2025
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Windex is an American brand of glass and hard-surface cleaners[1]—originally in glass containers, later in plastic ones.
The name "Windex" (from "window" + "-ex") is a registered trademark. Drackett sold the Windex brand to Bristol-Meyers in 1965.[2] S. C. Johnson acquired it in 1993 and has been manufacturing it since.[3]
The original Windex was yellow. Today, it is commonly blue. Varieties are marketed in several colors (ocean fresh blue, sunshine lemon and citrus orange) and fragrances (spring bouquet, ocean mist, lavender and tea tree), with a number of additives such as vinegar, lemon, lime or orange juice.[4]
Ingredients
On August 26, 1969, Melvin E. Stonebraker and Samuel P. Wise received U.S. patent #3,463,735[5] for a glass cleaning composition, listing example formulae, one of which is 4.0% isopropyl alcohol, 1% ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, 0.1% sodium lauryl sulfate (a surfactant), calcium (Ca) 0.01%, tetrasodium pyrophosphate (a water softener), 0.05% of 28% ammonia, 1% of a dye solution and 0.01% perfume. This formula was not only inexpensive to manufacture but allowed the product to be packaged in glass bottles and dispensed with a plastic sprayer.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In 1989, Windex was a 5% ammonia solution.[6] The product was reformulated in 2006.[7] In 2009, S.C. Johnson started publishing ingredients for all of its products, including Windex.[8] The S.C. Johnson website lists Windex's ingredients as water, 2-hexoxyethanol, isopropanolamine, sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate, lauramine oxide, ammonium hydroxide, fragrance and Liquitint sky blue dye.[9] An alternative variant also for household use cites water, hexoxyethanol, isopropanolamine, ammonium hydroxide, sodium C10-C16 alkylbenzenesulfonate, lauramine oxide, sodium xylene sulfonate, colorants and fragrances.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Competition
Windex's main competitor in the window cleaning market is Glass Plus,Script error: No such module "Unsubst". a glass cleaning product produced by Reckitt Benckiser, which Windex's current owner S. C. Johnson & Son was required to divest to gain the approval of the Federal Trade Commission to acquire Dow Chemical Company's DowBrands consumer products division (the original owner of the Glass Plus brand).[10]
In popular culture
In the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Windex was promoted as a comical folk cure-all remedy for every skin condition[11] from pimples to warts. In general, skin should be protected from direct contact from all household cleaning product.[12]
References
- "Don’t Let the Blue Fool You: New Logo on Windex® Bottle to Highlight Company's Greenlist™ Process", S.C. Johnson press release, Racine, Wisconsin, Thursday, January 17, 2008
- "Philip W. Drackett: Earned profits, plaudits" by Barry M. Horstman, Cincinnati Post, May 21, 1999.
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- ↑ `Why did they use Windex in My Big Fat Greek Wedding?
- ↑ Cleaning Products and Your Skin