General cleaning tips

Most, if not all of us, have experienced the nightmare of trying to clean mirrors. No matter how hard we try we always leave streaky marks or unpolished areas. Worst of all the streaks only become apparent when you have sat down to a well earned cup of tea or the sun moves around and shines on the mirror! Whether it's office cleaning in Glasgow or cleaning your home, it's can be an arduous task.

Often the problem is due to several issues rather than our inability to clean to a good standard. One major problem tends to be the fluid being used to clean the mirror in the first place. Cream cleaners for instance tend to be very difficult to apply and almost impossible to remove once applied, this often leaves a film on the glass which has static properties resulting in dirt and dust being attracted straight back to the mirror. The more often the mirror is cleaned using this method the greater the build up of film and the harder the whole cleaning process becomes.

In order to resolve this and get your mirror back to its sparkling best takes a little effort however it is well worth it. Using a spray nozzle in a 32oz container add one third of a cup of clear vinegar and one quarter of a cup of rubbing alcohol. The vinegar strips back the build up of film, dust and dirt whilst the alcohol works to also clean in the same way but has the added benefit of evaporating leaving the mirror clean and free of streaks at the same time. One of the best materials to use in order to polish the mirror and remove excess fluid is without doubt old newspapers. There are many reasons why newspapers work best however the main ones are they do not create static on the mirror whilst being excellent in absorbing excess fluid back off the mirror. If your preference is to use a cloth then ensure it is lint free and this will stop fluff from the cloth applying its self to your clean mirror.

A common fault people have when cleaning mirrors is to spray fluid over the entire mirror in one go, this is not the way to gain a perfect result. Ultimately, you will end up with a difficult job trying to clean them this way, as by the time you get to the final areas the fluid has long since started to dry leaving streaks and marks.

The best way to clean your mirror is to apply a small amount of cleaning fluid to a small area of mirror before using newspaper to polish and rub off any excess. Continue this process until the mirror is completely clean. It may appear to take a little longer however it will be done correctly and you will not have your tea break interrupted going back to sort streaks you rediscover.