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amother

Thu, Dec 01 2011, 9:39 am

I have a large mirror in my front room, not removable from the wall because it's very heavy. Recently I noticed that whenever I clean it, there are streaks when the sunlight enters the room. I have tried the basics such as Windex with a rag, also Shaklee with their special "magic" cloth, which also leaves streaks, lol! I once heard that newspaper works well, but don't know how to use it; do I spray the mirror OR the newspaper or just use the newspaper dry? Also can it be that all my cleaners in the past have left an oily residue on the mirror which must first be removed? I'm desparate because you see the mirror as soon as you enter the house...

Faigy86

Thu, Dec 01 2011, 9:55 am

What sort of motion do you use when you clean your mirrors?

Last edited by Faigy86 on Thu, Dec 01 2011, 10:25 am; edited 1 time in total

bigprincess

Thu, Dec 01 2011, 9:58 am

I spray the mirror and wipe it with a newspaper sheet until it is completely dry. I never had any streaks issue.

groisamomma

Thu, Dec 01 2011, 10:08 am

My aunts also do that: Spray the mirror and wipe in a circular motion with newspaper.

imeinu

Thu, Dec 01 2011, 10:21 am

I usually crumple the newspaper - how bout e/1 else??

willow

Thu, Dec 01 2011, 11:44 am

I use vinegar in a spray bottle and wipe clean with small circles.

Shopmiami49

Thu, Dec 01 2011, 11:46 am

I use paper towels and windex, although FIL says newspaper works great too.

amother

Fri, Dec 02 2011, 11:05 am

Faigy86, I have a large round mirror, so I use the circular motion...still no luck. I read on another post that someone mentioned that sometimes a mirror is "old" and will never get rid of the streaks - mine is only about five years old, is it time to replace it?

amother

Sat, Dec 03 2011, 6:54 pm

Have you tried just a slightly damp microfiber cloth?

Tzutzie

Sat, Dec 03 2011, 9:12 pm

for me mister clean works!
I use a wet rag. was the window or mirror and wipe with a towel paper or newspaper... no streaks.

good luck!

Pinkerella

Tue, Dec 06 2011, 11:37 pm

Vinegar diluted with water is the best for all glass and mirrors!

Hatemywig

Tue, Dec 06 2011, 11:52 pm

spray vinegar and wipe with newspaper!

Bliss

Wed, Dec 07 2011, 12:41 am

Shopmiami49 wrote:

I use paper towels and windex

I do that too and never see streaks. Just make sure the paper towel is a good brand.

lizard8

Wed, Dec 07 2011, 3:33 am

Use a steamer! They can be costly, but they are great for cleaning any part of your home
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ppaKMfKVOI

Raizle

Wed, Dec 07 2011, 4:30 am

try methylated spirits

but really if it's in the path of a stream of light it's going to be hard to not have any streaks showing. Can you move it? or block it with something?

Marigold

Wed, Dec 07 2011, 12:58 pm

I use a 100% cotton rag (diaper or anything that's only cotton) to wipe my mirrors/windows with whatever I spray them... Be it basic h/water, windex or ammonia with with water spray. It comes out gorgeous with no residue of the rag left.

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