{"id":39710,"date":"2022-11-09T17:16:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T17:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-clean-a-mirror\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T15:44:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:44:40","slug":"how-to-clean-a-mirror","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/how-to-clean-a-mirror\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean a Mirror : The complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isn\u2019t it frustrating that no matter how hard you try, or how often you wipe them, your household mirrors are constantly looking greasy or sticky? Cleaning a mirror properly takes a little bit of know-how. How to clean a mirror?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13264 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4239144-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"man cleaning mirror with yellow gloves- How to clean a mirror?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Luckily, this is our area of expertise and we\u2019ve created an extensive guide on <\/span>how to clean a mirror<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effectively. We\u2019ll let you know the best equipment you should (and shouldn\u2019t) be using, as well as some useful tips to keep your mirror cleaner for longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<pre>Related read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/flat-cleaning-services\/\">How to choose the best flat cleaning services in the UK: The ultimate guide<\/a><\/pre>\n<h2><strong>What should you use to clean a mirror?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, to tackle your dirty mirror properly, you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/window-cleaning-guide\/\">the right equipment!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unfortunately, a dab of tap water and a soggy, old cloth won\u2019t do the job. We recommend the following items to <\/span>clean a mirror<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perfectly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong kitchen paper towel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microfibre cloth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirror or glass cleaning spray\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equal parts of water and vinegar in a spray bottle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toothbrush (for deep cleaning)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirrors come in all shapes and sizes and can build up stains in a variety of different ways. Having these essentials in your cupboard will make cleaning a mirror simple and easy no matter how dirty it becomes!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to clean a mirror: 3 simple steps\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, we need to give the outer frame a dusting. Large mirrors, or those with intricate designs, can quickly build up dust and grime in the hard-to-reach places within the frame. Grab your toothbrush and gently scrub in between the glass and the frame to dislodge the dirt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Wipe away with some kitchen paper, trying your best not to spread it over the surface of the mirror. Work your way around the frame until it\u2019s completely clean and dust free!<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, locate any particularly tough stains on the mirror such as toothpaste, fingerprints, hairspray streaks or even food! Using your <\/span>mirror cleaning spray<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cover the area well and leave for 30 seconds to allow the spray to soak into the stain. Wipe away with some kitchen towel and repeat on any other stains across the mirror.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13270 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mag.wecasa.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pexels-shvets-production-7513064-1-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"female sprinkling detergent on mirror in apartment - How to clean a mirror?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the mixture of water and vinegar, begin to spray across the surface of the mirror. The most efficient method is to divide your mirror into sections, rather than completely soak it all in one go. Once you\u2019ve covered an area, leave for 10 seconds, then wipe with kitchen towel. A strong kitchen towel is very effective for absorbing water. You may need to use a few pieces to <\/span>completely clean your mirror<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>How to clean a mirror without leaving streak marks ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve finished cleaning with the kitchen towel and just before your mirror has dried out completely, use the microfibre cloth to polish and buff the glass. The best method to avoid streaks is to wipe in a circular motion, working your way from top to bottom. Doing this quickly will prevent the mirror from forming streaks or smudges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to stop a mirror from becoming hazy ?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirrors can very quickly become hazy or cloudy for several reasons. Bathroom mirrors are subject to frequent moisture build-up. While mirrors elsewhere around the house can become greasy or oily from sprays, humidity and, of course, dirty fingerprints. Luckily, keeping your mirror clean of hazy marks is very simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How to choose a good mirror cleaner ?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a mirror and glass cleaner from a reputable brand is the most effective way to eradicate the hazy mirror look. If you\u2019ve been using multi-purpose spray or just warm water then this will only add to the haziness. You should switch to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/household-cleaning-products\/\"> a quality mirror cleaner<\/a> as soon as you can. If possible, it\u2019s always best to use locally sourced, <\/span><b>eco-friendly products,<\/b> so<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0you know exactly what chemicals they contain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What not to do when cleaning a mirror ?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as guiding you through how to clean your mirror, we\u2019ve also included some tips on what not to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may seem obvious but try your best to avoid touching the mirror whilst you\u2019re cleaning it. You\u2019re trying to remove the fingerprints, not add more!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throw away old cleaning products. Expired sprays and cleaners will only add a greasy, hazy look to your mirror<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid using cleaning products that contain too much soap. When the solution dries, it will leave streaks across your mirror.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many guides will suggest using newspapers, but the ink in today&#8217;s newspapers can cause stains on your glass. It\u2019s best to stick to a quality kitchen towel and a microfibre cloth to gain the perfect shine to your mirror!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cleaning mirrors<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> don\u2019t have to be a time-consuming,<\/strong> energy-sapping chore if you follow our simple steps. Ideally, mirrors should be cleaned at least once a week during your household deep clean. It\u2019s a good idea to invest in some high-quality products, as mentioned above. Not only will they clean your mirror more effectively, but you won\u2019t need to use as much product to remove the stains.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Let Wecasa help!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to pass on the mirror cleaning duties to a professional, <\/span><b>Wecasa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the perfect partners to solve all your needs! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer a range of home cleaning services from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/domestic-cleaning\/articles\/one-off-cleaning-service-london\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">one-off cleans<\/a> to end-of-tenancy cleaning and even housekeeping services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><b>cleaning service prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> begin at <strong>\u00a315.90<\/strong> per hour and do not require a minimum order. To book your professional cleaning service, simply enter your address details below and we\u2019ll find an available cleaner in your area!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"reserverShortcode\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/domestic-cleaning\/cat\/window-cleaning\" title=\"Book my window cleaning\">Book my window cleaning<\/a><\/div>\n<pre>Related read: <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"\/mag\/clean-outside-windows\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">How to clean outside windows you can\u2019t<\/a><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"\/mag\/clean-outside-windows\/\"> re<\/a><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"\/mag\/clean-outside-windows\/\">ach<\/a><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"\/mag\/clean-outside-windows\/\"> ?<\/a><\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Isn\u2019t it frustrating that no matter how hard you try, or how often you wipe them, your household mirrors are constantly looking greasy or sticky? Cleaning a mirror properly takes a little bit of know-how. How to clean a mirror?\u00a0 \u00a0Luckily, this is our area of expertise and we\u2019ve created an extensive guide on how [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":41328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[698,734],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-housework","category-bathroom-cleaning"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39710"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39710\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wecasa.co.uk\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}