Than to wash a mirror without divorces in house conditions?

In our houses, more mirrors and mirror surfaces appear every year. They are used in bathrooms, hallways, bedrooms and living rooms, built into closets, used in the design of other interior items, decoration of walls, ceilings and even floors. Each mistress strives to maintain her mirrors in perfect condition and is proud of their perfect brilliance. In this article, we'll show you how to clean a mirror without getting divorced at home.

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Sources of mirror divorces

Knowing the causes of the appearance of the divorce, it is easier to choose a way to remove them. The nature of the divorces on the mirror surface can be:

• calcareous plaque;
• spray marks in the bathrooms;
• traces of fingers and fat;
• traces of flies;
• marks from cleaning agents;
• dust and dirt;
• soap residue.

Let's look at the options, than you can clean the mirror without getting divorced. Depending on your preferences in the use of household chemicals, you can choose a special industrial means or time-tested and experienced hostess folk methods.

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General recommendations for the care of mirrors

In order for the mirror to serve you for a long time without losing its functionality and attractiveness, do not forget about the following rules:

• Regularly clean it from dirt and dust.
• Do not place the mirror under direct sunlight, as it will begin to fade over time. Light must fall on a person, not on a mirror surface.
• Ensure fresh air is accessible to rooms with high humidity, in which the mirrors are placed so that they dry faster.
• Mirrors designed for bathrooms can be covered on the back with paint, which will protect them from moisture and damage to the amalgam.

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Industrial mirror cleaning products

To date, store shelves abound with facilities for washing glass and mirrors. You can apply both conventional, traditional preparations of the "Mr. Muscle" type, and special professional tools, for example "Spectrum-pro", with which you can quickly remove dirt and give the mirrors an antistatic effect.

Important! Some use a means to wash car mirrors, as well as cleaning liquids for monitors. However, these methods are not recommended for use at home due to their high toxicity.

Specialists recommend giving preference to substances that do not contain ammonia alcohol, since it can react with the silver amalgam that makes up the reflective layer and lead to stains.

How to properly wash the mirror?

To wash the mirror without divorce to an ideal shine, you need to follow a specific wash schedule.

Conditionally, the cleaning is divided into three stages:

1. Remove dirt from the surface. Add to the water dishwashing liquid or dishwashers, my soft cloth or sponge.

Important! To avoid scratches, do not use abrasive detergents or hard wool. Dried droplets of fat can be carefully removed with a blade.

1. Wash the cleaning solution with clean boiled water. To do this, use a damp microfiber cloth, thoroughly washing it each time in water. It is advisable to repeat the procedure several times.
2. Wipe dry, leading to shine. Spraying the surface with one of the above means for giving shine, a dry microfiber cloth or an ordinary newspaper, previously crumpled, in circular motions, rub the mirror surface.

Important! The newspaper is considered one of the best tools for setting shine, as it perfectly absorbs moisture and does not break up into small pieces.

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Applying folk methods

And yet, using industrial means, you are not immune from the appearance of divorce, especially if the product you choose is of poor quality. So what to wash the mirror without getting divorced at home?

You can easily cope with this task with the help of folk methods:

• Ammonia alcohol. Dilute 1 tablespoon of ammonia in a glass of boiled water. Sprinkle the surface with the mixture, using a spray gun. Wipe dry with a newspaper or napkin.

Important! When using this solution, make sure that the product does not get on the back of the mirror.

• Green tea + salt. Mix 1 tablespoon of salt with a solution of strong green tea. Apply the solution to the surface and wipe dry.
• Potatoes. The mirror will shine like a new one if you wipe it with half a raw potato, and then rinse it with cold water and rub it with a dry napkin.
• Milk. In this way, you can return the light to the mirror. To do this, dipped the cloth in milk, wipe the surface with it, then wipe it dry.
• Sink. To wash the mirror without divorces to an ideal shine will help the use of an aqueous solution of blue eyes.
• Alcohol, cologne or vodka will help to cope if it is necessary to wash off the traces of the hairspray from the mirror. A bit of the substance is applied to the glass with a thin layer and wipe dry with paper or a microfibre cloth.
• Vinegar will help remove limescale. It is necessary to mix the vinegar with water in equal amounts, wipe the surface with a solution, wipe it dry.
• Vinegar + chalk. To give shine, mix 1 tablespoon chalk or tooth powder with 1 tablespoon of vinegar, add 1 glass of water. Stir the mixture, let it brew for 15-20 minutes, drain the water. With the resulting gruel, wipe the mirror with a cloth, newspaper or napkin.
• Onions. Wiping the surface of the mirror with a half cut bulb, and then polishing with a napkin, you will not only be able to clean the mirror, but also frighten off the hateful midges, flies and other insects that regularly "sit out".
• Capron. It is enough to moisten the nylon flap with water and wipe the mirror with it so that it again shines like a new one. For these purposes, you can use old nylon stockings or pantyhose.
• Wax + turpentine. Mixing 1 part of the melted wax with 2 parts of turpentine, treat the reverse side of your mirror until the wax is frozen. In this way, you can protect it from exposure to dampness.
• So that your mirror does not get fogged up, just rub it with a cotton cloth moistened with a conditioner for washing or shaving foam.

We hope that the advice and knowledge how to clean a mirror without divorce folk remedies will help you minimize the use of chemicals in the house and keep the health of your family members and the shine of your mirrors.