How to clean mirrors without leaving streaks

Surely many of us have been frustrated when we put in a lot of effort to clean the mirror but then realize that there are still very visible marks. Even if you wipe it again and again, when the mirror is dry, these marks still appear as if mocking you.

You are frustrated and wondering if there is a way to clean the mirror without leaving any marks, where did you go wrong in cleaning the mirror and glass surfaces in the house…

How to clean the mirror without leaving marks

Indeed, if you wipe and still see marks on the mirror, then you have done it wrong. The first thing to note in order to not leave marks on the mirror is that the tool used to wipe must be clean. Secondly, you have to wring out the cloth to be really dry before wiping, because if you use a wet cloth, the mirror surface will have more smudges and appear more blurry.

In addition, apply the following tips to make your mirror shine and spotless.

Use warm water

The simplest way to clean the mirror is to use warm water. Dip a soft cloth in warm water, wring it out and wipe the mirror surface, it will shine again.

Use vinegar

Vinegar contains acid so it is an effective glass cleaning solution, and it is already available in every family’s kitchen. Pour some vinegar into a basin of warm water, soak a soft cloth in it for a few minutes, then wring out the water and wipe the mirror surface clean.

Vinegar will help remove the dirt that makes you uncomfortable.

Clean the mirror with baking soda

Baking soda is famous for its many uses such as baking, cleaning, deodorizing… Mix it with vinegar in a ratio of 3:1 (three parts vinegar, one part baking soda) then spray it on the mirror surface and scrub it clean. Leave it for about 15 minutes then wipe it again with warm water, you will be surprised by its effectiveness.

Use dishwashing liquid

Just mix dishwashing liquid with clean water, use this solution to wipe the mirror surface and it will shine again. Besides, you can mix dishwashing liquid with coke to increase the effectiveness.

Combine lemon and salt

Mix lemon and salt in a ratio of 2:1, use it to wipe and scrub the mirror surface, stubborn stains will disappear quickly.

Use chalk

Depending on the size of the mirror, you put 1-2 pieces of chalk in water to soften it, then dip a soft cloth into this mixture to wipe the mirror, then use a clean cloth soaked in warm water to wipe it clean.

Use glass cleaner

If you don’t want to mix any ingredients, use ready-made glass cleaner, combine it with a sponge to wipe the mirror and you will have a clean and shiny mirror.

Clean the mirror with cornstarch

Dissolve two tablespoons of cornstarch, a cup of white vinegar, and warm water, pour this mixture into a spray bottle and spray it directly on the mirror surface, use a chamois cloth to wipe it thoroughly, then wash the cloth clean.

Remember to shake the bottle so that the cornstarch does not settle at the bottom.

Alcohol/rubbing alcohol and lighter fluid

This mixture is often used to remove stubborn stains such as tape, ink or paint… If your mirror is stuck with these substances, use a dry cloth soaked in gasoline, alcohol or rubbing alcohol and wipe it directly on the surface.

In addition, there is an effective way to clean the mirror without leaving any marks, instead of using a cloth, you use a glass scraper. This tool helps to remove the cleaning solution from the glass, making the mirror surface spotless. Glass scrapers are widely available at supermarkets and on online shops, with prices starting from 30,000 VND/piece.

 

According to VTC