You’ve been cleaning your mirror all wrong – follow these steps to get rid of those pesky streaks

By Esmeralda Baez

28th January 2022, 5:36 pm

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.

Getty

Experts revealed the three steps to end up with a streak-free mirror

Getty

Dusting the frame first is a must

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

MUM'S HELL

I thought my evil ex was going to kill me then the police arrested ME

LABOUR OF LOVE

I orgasmed giving birth - there's no shame and I teach others how to do it

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!!”