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Cleaning mirrors with household remedies: How to get it sparkling clean
Whether stained, steamed up or sticky: we reveal 5 tricks with household remedies to make your mirror sparkling clean and streak-free again in no time.
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These utensils are perfect for cleaning mirrors:
- Microfibercloths
- chamois leather
- For wiping dry: Tea towel or kitchen paper
Lemon provides shine
Is your bathroom mirror cloudy and smudged? Cut a lemon in half and rub the inside of the fruit over the mirror. Then clean the mirror with clear water and dry with a cloth.
Tea for a clearer view
All you need for this household hack is a little tea, which you are sure to have in the house. You can use the cooled tea to clean the mirror. Then just wipe dry with a cloth and the mirror will shine again.
>> How to make your bathroom sparkling clean
Potato peelings for a streak-free mirror
Against streaks and the like: Cut the potato in half and then rub the moist inside of the tuber over the mirror. Polish with a soft microfiber cloth and the mirror will look like new again.
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Shaving foam against fogging
Ok, this sounds strange, but it should ensure a clean mirror: grab your partner's shaving foam and apply it to the bathroom mirror. Spread the foam well on the mirror and leave it to work for a few minutes. Then wipe it off with some kitchen paper or a microfiber cloth and admire the result.
Cool side effect: the shaving foam is even said to prevent the mirror from fogging up in the first few days after cleaning!
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Washing-up liquid ensures a shine
Washing-up liquid is a real all-rounder, as it not only makes dishes or glasses clean again, but also ensures a sparkling clean mirror. Simply add a little washing-up liquid to a bucket of water and pour onto the dirty mirror. Then wipe dry with a cloth.