Even for the most diligent housekeeper, streaky mirrors are a common problem. It seems like a big task to keep the mirror clean especially when it comes to a bathroom mirror. From toothpaste stains to makeup spots, dust, dirt, and handprints- a mass of stains and filth can build up on your mirror. You’re still left with the impressions from where you last wiped, no matter how carefully you cleaned. But don’t worry, here are some ways and tips to get clean mirrors with a streak-free shine.
What to Clean a Mirror With
Habits are easy to make and hard to break. We are grown up listening and being taught you use paper or newspaper to get spotless mirrors. We still mostly reach such stuff. But not only these items are for one-time use which makes them less environmentally friendly and leave after fiber, paper dross, filth, or ink remnants. So using a trusty fiber-free cloth is recommended. Such a cloth takes off filth and grease without leaving any spot or fiber behind. Here are two methods for cleaning a mirror, a ready-made solution from the store and one you made at home through DIY with the stuff you already have at home.
How to Clean a Mirror
Here are some tips for streak-free clean mirror
- Use soap and scent-free mirror and glass cleaning products.
- Instead of a newspaper or an old rag use a thin microfiber cloth.
- Wipe in the top to bottom and side-to-side motion.
- Remove difficult stains first.
- Repeat the cleaning procedure until you get the required result.
- Never wipe in a circular motion.
Glass cleaner method
- Microfiber cloth
- Glass cleaners like Miracle spray or Windex
Instructions
- Spray glass cleaner on the cloth first because if you spray it directly on the
mirror, it would drip at the back of the mirror and turn silver coating
into tarnish black marks.
- For spotless results, wipe with a microfiber cloth from top to bottom
and side-to-side motion and make sure you wipe the entire surface in
single swipe.
Vinegar and water method
- Mix half amount of vinegar, and half the amount of water and shake it well in the spray bottle.
- Spray the mixture directly on the microfiber cloth and wipe it top to
bottom and side-to-side motion as mentioned above.
- Try not to go backward on an area you have already swiped.
Vinegar, water, and dishwashing soap
- Mix one cup of water, one cup of vinegar, and a teaspoon of dish wash soap.
- Put this mixture in a spray bottle and shake gently to mix.
- You can spray this mixture on the mirror directly and let it stay for a few
seconds.
- Now wipe it off with a microfiber cloth to get a streak-free and shiny mirror.