3 Expert Tips for Cleaning Mirrors without Leaving Streaks
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?
Only, we are fairly certain the wicked queen’s mirror didn’t have greasy streaks on it.
We will cut you some slack though, we know how difficult polishing a mirror can be. Especially without the right cleaning methods.
Our deep cleaning services team came up with this little guide to polishing mirrors without leaving unsightly streaks on them.
Tip No. 1 - Avoid Soaps with Scents and Dyes
It is easy to get carried away by plush-smelling cleaners, but remember that the fewer chemical additives a solution has, the more likely it is to be a good cleaning agent for glass. Since fragrances, dyes, and most other toxins do not wipe away or dissolve in moisture, they leave streaky residue behind. You can use a white vinegar solution for light cleaning or opt for commercial cleaning solutions for more pronounced results.
Tip No. 2 - Always Spot Clean, Never Scrub
Before you wipe the entire surface, concentrate your efforts on areas with tougher spots. When you are working on a stubborn piece of gunk, avoid getting heavy-handed. Do not scrub or press too hard on the surface. The abrasion will scratch at the surface of the glass and make it appear foggy over time.
Instead, you should try to spray the cleaner on the spot and let it sit for a minute or two. Then, gently wipe down using a microfiber cleaning towel.
Sometimes, in bathroom mirrors, the hard water can leave scaly deposits on the surface of the glass. In such cases, use a commercial glass stripper. Glass strippers are also ideal for mineral buildup, sap, tar, and grime. Follow the same technique with a glass stripper and you will be left with shiny, polished mirrors.
Tip No. 3 - Microfiber Towels Are the Way to Go
Many people use old teeshirts and discarded rags to clean mirrors, but these do more harm than good. The cloth can leave lint on the surface of the glass. Even if there is no lint, normal cloth does not absorb the impurities, as well as microfiber, does. Microfiber cleaning towels absorb the cleaning solution as well as the grime and dirt from the glass. However, never clean your microfiber cloth with detergents containing fabric softeners. The softening chemical is left behind on the fabric and will cause streaks when cleaning glass with it.
Bonus tip - If you do not have microfiber cloth lying around, our deep cleaning service team recommends newspapers as a great DIY alternative. Newspapers do not leave lint but take care to not get it too soggy lest the paper’s fibers start coming off.
Mirrors That Are Shinier than Diamonds
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