I have an antique mirror which streaks if I use normal cleaning products on it. does any bodybody know of a way i can get rid of the streaking? tried polsohing, tried everything. please help!
2006-11-27 00:47:17 · 11 answers · asked by pierced bondage boy 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Brown paper/microfibre cloth and a touch of vinegar...and a good buffing with a dust free cloth. Be careful it just stays on the glass and don't use a lot...do a small patch at a time...and use a small ammount of vinegar...try diluting it first with 50/50 solution of warm water. Most polishes contain wax or scilicone...this will only add to the build up.
2006-11-27 00:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cleaning Old Mirrors
2016-12-16 10:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub with a little methylated spirit ir surgical spirit on a clean cloth, or cotton wool.. Leave to dry for a moment, then polish off with a lint-free cloth, microfibre cloth or newspaper, if you like.
This method will remove greasy build-up very efficiently. It also has the merit of not saturating the surface of the mirror. You don't want any solution to get to the back of the glass and make spots on the silvering.
(For anyone in the USA, these products are called denatured alcohol and rubbing alcohol, respectively).
Another person suggested lemon oil for the frame. I wouldn't use this because
1. it is not good for gilded frames.
2. the oil can get on the glass and can be a pain to remove.
If you have a polished wood frame then try a very little polish sprayed on a cloth. If gilt, then just dust it occasionally.
2006-11-27 01:05:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crumpled newspaper is brilliant on mirrors. For stubborn marks, "huff" on it to steam the mirror before you rub it with the newspaper.
NEVER use water or any other liquid to clean an antique mirror - there is a strong chance it will get into the frame and if does and it touches the backing it will ruin the mirror quicker than anything.
2006-11-27 00:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-27 03:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One day when washing the windows I grabbed the Frebreeze by mistake, it cleaned the windows better than windex and without streaks. WD-40 is also a good glass cleaner, if there is something real stubborn on the glass. It won't hurt your glass anyway.
2006-11-27 00:55:20 · answer #6 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking on QVC's website. They come up with loads of different cleaning solutions. The last one I used to clean my shower screen/windscreen/patio doors etc....and KEEP them clean by repelling dust and dirt.....has worked a treat!!
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2006-11-29 06:50:25 · answer #7 · answered by nephtine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use warm water with a splash of vinegar and a very small drop of washing up liquid...brings mirrors up a treat...;
2006-11-27 00:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use anything with ammonia - that's what will create the black marks that start creeping up the mirror over the years. Use black & white print newpaper and an ammonia-free glass cleaner.
2006-11-27 00:51:37 · answer #9 · answered by redslippers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try vinegar and newspaper.It can be mucky,so used a clean dry cloth,to remove any remaining marks.
2006-11-30 05:43:50 · answer #10 · answered by nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋