It is a very small room with no ventilation except the overhead fan, which runs whenever you turn the light on in the bathroom. I like to finish readying for work right after a shower, but the mirror is hopelessly fogged and it takes a long time to clear. Is there a cheap, easy 'home remedy' for this? Anything I can coat the mirror with that would make it clear up faster, if it wouldn't keep it from not fogging at all? It's a very large mirror, taking up most of one wall, so it must be a cheap remedy. Thanks so much!
2006-11-04 03:27:44 · 12 answers · asked by morgorond 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Shaving Cream- You coat the surface of the mirror in it and then wipe it off.
2006-11-04 04:07:45 · answer #1 · answered by nanceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
STEP 1: Point a hair dryer at the mirror and turn it on at its hottest setting. Hold the hair dryer about 6 inches from the mirror.
STEP 2: Wave the hair dryer over the mirror until it is completely defogged.
STEP 3: If you do not have a hair dryer, open the bathroom door and wait a few seconds.
Tips & Warnings
Keeping a window open a crack and a fan running while you shower decreases the chances of the mirror fogging up.
Dry yourself off before using the hair dryer. Do not use electrical equipment in the tub
Defogging mirrors - To prevent bathroom mirrors from fogging in the first place, put some shaving cream on the mirror, wipe it off, and the mirror will not fog for 3-4 showers. The cheap, white, foam stuff, like Barbasol brand, seems to work best.
2006-11-04 03:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by borscht 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best way is to have your bathroom properly vented. If you are getting fogging on the mirror, you are also getting a good bit of moisture on the other surfaces in the room. This can eventually lead to mold and mildew problems. If you don't have a vent fan, I would get one. If you have one use it when you shower.
2016-05-21 23:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am building my house and installing an electrical car screen defogger behind the mirror. I learnt this from a builder who did the same for a small hotel. Worked perfectly. The defogger cost me only $150.
2006-11-04 04:57:01 · answer #4 · answered by SANDEEP 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open the window while the fan is running.
Fresh air coming in replaces steamy air from your shower.
Also, lower the temperature of the water coming out of your shower by either turning up the cold water or turning down the hot water.
Less steam is created that way minimising the need to steam proof your mirror with hair conditioner.
2006-11-04 03:51:47 · answer #5 · answered by abwoodford1968 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I heard rubbing alcohol does the trick.
If that doesn't work, my husband always blow dries the mirror...We have the same situation, no ventillation and no intake fan.
2006-11-04 03:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by Janeen M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a defogger like you use on your car windshield.
Buy it at a auto parts store.
2006-11-04 09:43:08 · answer #7 · answered by Peepers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub some soap on the mirror this will help
2006-11-04 05:56:16 · answer #8 · answered by Stan the man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rum well in a small bit of washing up liquid
2006-11-04 03:42:41 · answer #9 · answered by soarer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, I always use the blowdryer.
2006-11-04 03:37:26 · answer #10 · answered by Tati 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋