How to wash a mirror without streaks at home?

Every year more and more mirrors and mirror surfaces appear in our homes. They are used in bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms and living rooms, are built into wardrobes, are used in the design of other interior items, and in the decoration of walls, ceilings and even floors. Each housewife seeks to keep her mirrors in perfect condition and takes pride in their perfect brilliance. In this article, we will show you how to wash a mirror without streaks at home.

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Sources of Mirroring

Knowing the causes of stains, it’s easier to find a way to remove them. The nature of stains in the mirror surface can be:

• limescale;
• spray marks in the bathrooms;
• fingerprints and grease;
• traces of flies;
• traces of cleaning products;
• dust and dirt;
• soap residue.

Let's look at options for how to clean a mirror without streaks. Depending on your preferences in the use of household chemicals, you can choose special industrial products or folk methods tested by the time and experience of the housewives.

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General Mirror Care Tips

In order for the mirror to serve you for a long time, without losing its functionality and attractiveness, do not forget about the following rules:

• Clean it regularly from dirt and dust.
• Do not place the mirror in direct sunlight, as it will fade over time. Light should fall on a person, not on a mirror surface.
• Allow fresh air to enter damp rooms in which mirrors are placed so that they dry faster.
• Mirrors designed for bathrooms can be coated on the back with paint, which will protect them from moisture and damage to the amalgam.

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Industrial Mirror Cleaners

Today, store shelves abound with detergents for glass and mirrors. You can use both ordinary and traditional preparations such as “Mr. Muscle”, as well as special professional tools, such as “Spectrum Pro”, with which you can quickly remove dirt and give the mirrors an antistatic effect.

Important! Some use detergents for car mirrors, as well as cleaning fluids for monitors. However, these methods are not recommended for use at home due to their high toxicity.

Experts recommend giving preference to substances that do not contain ammonia, since it can react with a silver amalgam that makes up the reflective layer and cause stains.

How to wash the mirror?

To wash the mirror without streaks to a perfect shine, you must adhere to a certain washing scheme.

We conditionally divide the cleaning into three stages:

1. We remove dirt from the surface. Add dishwashing liquid or dishwasher liquid to the water with a soft cloth or sponge.

Important! To avoid scratches, do not use abrasive detergents or hard washcloths. Dried droplets of fat can be carefully removed with a blade.

2. We wash off the washing solution with clean boiled water. To do this, use a wet microfiber cloth, washing it thoroughly every time in water. It is advisable to repeat the procedure several times.
3. Wipe dry, bringing to shine.Spraying the surface with one of the above gloss products, using a dry microfiber cloth or a regular newspaper, previously crumpled, in a circular motion, we rub the mirror surface.

Important! The newspaper is considered one of the best tools for polishing, as it absorbs moisture well and does not break up into small pieces.

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We apply folk methods

And yet, using industrial means you are not immune from the appearance of stains, especially if the product of your choice is of poor quality. So what to wash a mirror without stains at home?

You can easily cope with this task using folk methods:

• Ammonia. Dilute 1 tablespoon of ammonia in a glass of boiled water. Sprinkle the surface with the mixture using a spray gun. Wipe dry with a newspaper or cloth.

Important! When using this solution, make sure that the product does not fall on the back of the mirror.

• Green tea + salt. Mix 1 tablespoon of salt with a solution of strong green tea. Apply the resulting solution to the surface and wipe dry.
• Potatoes. The mirror will shine like new if you wipe it with a half of raw potatoes, then rinse with cold water and rub it with a dry cloth.
• Milk. In this way, you can return the shine to the mirror. To do this, dip the tissue in milk, wipe the surface with it, then wipe it dry.
• Blue. The use of an aqueous solution of blue will help to wash the mirror without streaks to a perfect shine.
• Alcohol, cologne or vodka will help to cope if it is necessary to wash off traces of hairspray from the mirror. Apply a small amount of the substance to the glass with a thin layer and wipe dry with paper or a microfiber cloth.
• Vinegar will help remove limescale. It is necessary to mix vinegar with water in equal amounts, wipe the surface with a solution, wipe dry.
• Vinegar + chalk. To add shine, mix 1 tablespoon of chalk or tooth powder with 1 tablespoon of vinegar, add 1 cup of water. Heat the mixture, let it brew for 15-20 minutes, drain the water. Wipe the resulting gruel with a rag, newspaper or napkin.
• Onion. By wiping the surface of the mirror with a half-cut onion and then polishing it with a napkin, you can not only clean the mirror, but also scare away from it the hated midges, flies and other insects that regularly “lodge” it.
• Kapron. It is enough to moisten the nylon flap with water and wipe it with a mirror so that it shines again, like new. For these purposes, you can use old nylon stockings or tights.
• Wax + turpentine. After mixing 1 part melted wax with 2 parts turpentine, treat the back of your mirror until the wax has frozen. In this way, you can protect it from moisture.
• To prevent your mirror from fogging, just rub it with a cotton cloth dampened with fabric softener or shaving foam.

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We hope that the tips and knowledge on how to clean a mirror without stains with folk remedies will help you minimize the use of chemicals in the house and maintain the health of your family members and the brilliance of your mirrors.