No stains: we wash the bathroom mirror to perfect condition

In the bathroom, due to hard water and high humidity, stains and traces of limescale form on the glass surface. How to wash a bathroom mirror so that it shines? 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

Do not rush to rub the product with a sponge and detergent. You just smear the dirt on the surface, and the stains will have to be wiped away 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 the traces of limescale with a cotton swab. Wait 5 minutes and wipe off any dirt with the rough surface of the sponge.
2. Dry clean. Wipe the bathroom mirror from dust and water drips with a clean, dry cloth. A soft, lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth is suitable.
3. Wet cleaning. Spray or apply detergent to the glass surface with a sponge. Leave for 1-3 minutes, and if the pollution is severe - for 5-10 minutes. Wash the mirror.

When washing the mirror, use rubber gloves to protect the skin from aggressive chemicals.

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

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

Wait for the product to dry. If streaks remain on the surface, wipe the glass dry again.

Glass household cleaning products

We recommend using household cleaning products to clean the 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 washing mirrors in the bathroom can be divided into two categories:

• Universal - used not only for mirror care. These include liquid soap, concentrate for linen, gel for dishwashers, spray for cleaning plumbing.
• Special - designed for glass cleaning.

It is advisable to use special household chemicals for washing mirrors in the bathroom.

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

Below we consider examples of good chemicals that are popular and are sold in many hardware stores, 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. It does not leave streaks on the glass surface. It 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 restore shine to the bathroom mirror. Mr Muscle's smell is neutral. The price of a 500 ml bottle is 185 rubles.

• Clin

Cleans the surface of the mirror in the bathroom no worse than the above means, 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, violate the immune system), so Clin is not recommended for allergy sufferers and people with poor health.

• Cillit Bang for glass ceramics

The tool was originally intended for washing the cooking surfaces of stoves, but is also suitable for cleaning glass in the bathroom. Contains nonionic surfactants (in safe concentrations - up to 5%). They are less harmful than anionic, 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 soothes the nervous system. A 450 ml bottle costs 260 rubles.

Folk remedies and alternative methods

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

• the presence of allergies to household chemicals, diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
• prevention of lime scale;
• light degree of pollution;
• desire to save money in the family budget.

Here are 6 basic folk remedies that will help get rid of drips of water, dirt, traces of plaque and tobacco smoke on the glass, as well as return the shine to the mirror:

• lemon juice (2 tablespoons in 0.5 cups of water) or citric acid (one bag per 100 grams of water);
• ammonia (1 teaspoon per liter of water);
• vinegar (2 tablespoons per 0.5–1 liter of water);
• half raw potatoes - hold on the mirror, and then polish the surface with a newspaper or paper towel;
• vodka (1 teaspoon per 100 ml of water);
• cologne or perfume.

Without the use of chemistry and folk remedies, a steam generator will help to clean the mirror in the bathroom from plaque. A jet of hot steam under high pressure dissolves water stone, particles of dirt and fat, and also kills bacteria and fungi.

Another alternative way to clean glass in the bathroom is to use a melamine sponge. Outwardly, it resembles an eraser, 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 in the end wash your hands with soap.

Proper care of the bathroom mirror

The bathroom mirror must be properly looked after to avoid clouding and cracking.

5 tips to help keep your product 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 mixture of turpentine and molten wax in a 2: 1 ratio.
3. Remove water droplets from the mirror with a dry cloth every time after taking 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 in the bathroom.

It’s better to take care of the product for 3-5 minutes daily than to rub off dirt and water stone for a long time and spend money on household cleaning products. Wash the mirror correctly, and then you will be pleased to go into the bathroom and look at your own reflection.