No streaks: we wash the bathroom mirror to perfect condition

In the bathroom, due to hard water and high humidity, streaks and traces of limescale form on the surface of the glass. How to clean a bathroom mirror to make it shine? There are chemical and folk remedies for cleaning glass. The principle of caring for mirror surfaces is also important.

Stages of washing a bathroom mirror

Take your time to rub the product with a sponge and detergent. You will simply smear dirt on the surface, and you will have to scrub away the stains for a long time and tediously.

Washing a bathroom mirror includes the following steps:

1. Removing stubborn stains. Apply ammonia, vinegar or essential oil (lemon, tea tree) to traces of limescale using a cotton swab. Wait 5 minutes and wipe off the dirt with the rough surface of the sponge.
2. Dry cleaning. Wipe the bathroom mirror from dust and water stains with a clean, dry cloth. A soft, lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth will do.
3. Wet cleaning. Spray or sponge the cleaning agent onto the surface of the glass. Leave for 1-3 minutes, and if the contamination is severe - for 5-10 minutes. Wash the mirror.

When washing a mirror, use rubber gloves to protect your skin from the aggressive effects of chemicals.

To get rid of stains, you need to wipe the surface of the glass dry. The following products are suitable (necessarily clean):

• soft, lint-free fabric;
• microfiber cloth;
• old crumpled newspaper (a new one will leave traces of printing ink on the glass);
• paper towel;
• a wet wipe for cleaning office equipment (monitors, tablets) or glasses - has an antistatic effect and repels dust.

Wait until the product dries. If there are any streaks on the surface, wipe the glass dry again.

Household chemicals for cleaning glass

We recommend using household chemicals to clean your bathroom mirror. They remove traces of plaque well, do not scratch the surface and create an invisible protective film that repels dust.

Types of chemicals

Chemicals for cleaning bathroom mirrors can be divided into two categories:

• Universal – used not only for caring for mirrors. These include liquid soap, laundry concentrate, dishwasher gel, and plumbing cleaning spray.
• Special – designed for cleaning glass.

It is advisable to use special household chemicals to wash the bathroom mirror.

Do not wash mirrors with products containing abrasive particles (Pemolux, baking soda, tooth powder), otherwise you will damage the glass surface.

Below we will look at examples of good chemicals that are popular and sold in many hardware stores and supermarkets.

• Cif professional

The product contains propylene glycol n-butyl ether, which has the properties of a strong solvent. Removes traces of dirt, grease, limescale. Does not leave streaks on the surface of the glass. Has a neutral smell. A 750 ml bottle costs 210 rubles.

• Mr Muscle for glass

The composition contains a solvent (ethylene glycol monohexyl ether), which corrodes lime, as well as alcohols (ammonia and isopropanolamine), which return the shine to the bathroom mirror. Mr Muscle has a neutral scent. The price of a 500 ml bottle is 185 rubles.

• Clin

It cleans the surface of the bathroom mirror no worse than the above products; it costs 240 rubles (for 500 ml). The spray contains isopropyl alcohol, monoesters, anionic surfactants and glycol. The last two substances in high concentrations are toxic to the body (irritate the mucous membranes, impair the immune system), so Clin is not recommended for use by allergy sufferers and people with poor health.

• Cillit Bang for glass ceramics

The product was originally intended for washing hob surfaces, but is also suitable for cleaning bathroom glass. Contains nonionic surfactants (in a safe concentration - up to 5%). They are less harmful than anionic ones, and at the same time have better cleaning properties. The product contains linalool, a natural component with the aroma of lily of the valley, which calms the nervous system. A 450 ml bottle costs 260 rubles.

Folk remedies and alternative methods

Sometimes, to clean the bathroom mirror, it is advisable to use folk remedies. For example, in the following cases:

• allergies to household chemicals, upper respiratory tract diseases;
• prevention of limescale formation;
• light degree of contamination;
• desire to save money in the family budget.

Here are 6 basic folk remedies that will help get rid of water stains, dirt, traces of plaque and tobacco smoke on glass, and also restore the shine of the mirror:

• lemon juice (2 tablespoons per 0.5 cup of water) or citric acid (one sachet per 100 grams of water);
• ammonia (1 teaspoon per liter of water);
• vinegar (2 tablespoons per 0.5–1 liter of water);
• half a raw potato - run across the mirror, and then polish the surface with a newspaper or paper napkin;
• vodka (1 teaspoon per 100 ml of water);
• cologne or perfume.

A steam generator will help you clean your bathroom mirror from plaque without the use of chemicals or folk remedies. A jet of hot steam under high pressure dissolves water stone, particles of dirt and grease, and also kills bacteria and fungi.

Another alternative way to clean bathroom glass is to use a melamine sponge. Outwardly, it resembles an eraser and is made of foamed plastic based on melamine resin.

Melamine resin contains formaldehyde, a toxic substance. Therefore, clean the mirror in a well-ventilated bathroom and wash your hands with soap at the end.

Proper care of your bathroom mirror

The bathroom mirror needs to be properly cared for to avoid clouding and cracking.

5 tips to help keep your product looking attractive for a long time:

1. Do not place the mirror near lighting fixtures.
2. Treat the back surface of the glass with oil paint or a 2:1 mixture of turpentine and melted wax.
3. Remove water drops from the mirror with a dry cloth every time you take a shower or bath.
4. Polish the surface of the product with a gelatin solution (1 teaspoon per glass of water). It will protect the glass from fogging.
5. Buy and install a water filter to prevent limescale from forming in your bathroom.

It is better to spend 3-5 minutes daily caring for the product than to spend a lot of time scrubbing away dirt and water stains and spending money on household chemicals.Wash your mirror correctly, and then you will be pleased to enter the bathroom and look at your own reflection.