You’ve been cleaning your mirror all wrong – follow these steps to get rid of those pesky streaks
IT SEEMS like no matter what we do streaks can be so hard to get rid of.
Luckily for you, it only takes three steps in order to eliminate them for good.
Although old newspapers used to be the key to a spotless mirror, times have changed.
Upgrade your cleaning routine with these three steps, according to .
STEP ONE: START WITH THE FRAME
Begin by dusting the frame with a microfiber towel and wiping it with a moist, lint-free rag.
Then wipe it down again with a dry cloth.
STEP TWO: WIPE DOWN THE GLASS
Most read in Fabulous
Spray glass cleaner on an old cotton T-shirt and wipe down the mirror.
The key to this step is to never spray the solution on the mirror itself because it might damage the frame.
STEP THREE: DRY EVERY CORNER
Cleaning hacks and tips
Here are some tips to help you when you clean your home next:
- How to clean your shower to ensure it's always sparkling
- What to do to get rid of nasty odors in your home
- Here's how to get your home smelling like fresh laundry
- You're cleaning your pots and pans all wrong - here's a trick to remove the residue
- These are five hacks to ensure your kitchen is spotless
- What you need to know when cleaning your bathroom
- This trick will ensure your washing machine is clean and smells great
- This cheap, easy trick will remove your mold from grout without scrubbing
- These simple items will make your carpet clean and look brand new
- This 'lazy' hack will ensure your oven is clean for pennies
With a fresh microfiber cloth, wipe the glass down once more.
"After you complete this step, your mirror should look as good as new," experts revealed.
And while it's not recommended to spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror, another expert shared how that changes when it comes to cleaning hard-to-reach surfaces.
This cleaning hack involved a Swiffer mop, a glass cleaner of your choice, and a microfiber polishing cloth.
After spraying a mirror down with the cleaning product, she fastened the cloth to the bottom of the mop by securing it into the holes of the Swiffer pad.
“It’s fine to have some overhang because that will stay dry for a second pass,” she said.
Lastly, she simply wiped the mirror with the cloth, using the mop to be able to reach every corner
Most comments left were pleased to hear a hack to tackle the hard-to-miss spots on any large mirror.
One person said: “Great for short people like me!!”
We pay for your stories!
Do you have a story for The US Sun team?
Email us at [email protected] or call 212 416 4552.
Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at