MOM Tip: I’m so tired of cleaning my mirrors and seeing streaks. It’s like they were never cleaned. Here is a great tip for getting those mirrors perfect from Clean My Space:
So to clean your mirror like a pro, here’s what you need:
- A flat-weave microfiber cloth – any other cloth will not give you the same results, and remember, it’s your time spent cleaning, so the right tools saves you a lot of that time. You want flat-weave so that no debris can cling to the cloth, and further, they promote fast drying and lint-free finishing.
- Rubbing alcohol – yes, that’s the secret.
- Cotton pad – for the rubbing alcohol, stay tuned.
- Glass cleaner – I use vinegar and water, but you can use your favourite brand or recipe.
Let’s get started!
- Place some rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad, and scan the mirror for any globs or goopy build up (think: hairspray, toothpaste splatters, etc.) and scanning from the top to the bottom, rub them off one by one. Work quickly, because rubbing alcohol dries fast. This is akin to spot treating stains on laundry before washing them.
- Then, spray the mirror down with your glass cleaner, making sure it is misted, not soaking (this makes more work for you).
- Fold your microfiber cloth into quarters, that way you’ll have 4 clean surfaces to work with and you can flip the cloth around as required to ensure you are working with a clean surface as required.
- Start at the top left corner and drag the cloth across to the top right corner, then swoop down and head back toward the left side of the mirror, continue this zig zag until you get to the bottom of the mirror. This is what I call the ‘S Pattern’ and it ensures you never miss a square inch of any surface (it also helps eliminate streaks and saves you energy).
- Check for any scuff marks by checking the mirror at a 45 degree angle, this sheds extra light on the mirror and illuminates streaks you can’t see looking at the mirror straight on. Spot clean each stain by spraying your cloth and quickly wiping the streak and buffing dry.
And, you’re done!
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