How to clean stubborn spots on a decorative mirror?
Question:We have a mirror in our bathroom above the sink that may have been intended for decoration only. Long story short it has been stained by what I can only guess is toothpaste splash and windex simply is not doing the trick. Can you suggest a cleaning solution that will take care of this problem?
Answers:
I use 70 % isopropyl alcohol same thing as rubbing alcohol it cleans mirrors really well. Dont use a rag that has been thru the laundry because if you use fabric softner it will leave a film that is hard to get off.
Try some car polish or wax. It has a grit to it that may clean it. Did the toothpaste eat off the mirror coating? If so, nothing will work.
CLR does the trick...It takes off paint, sticky tack, childrens gooey toys that have sat for a while...yeh it is great lol. I have a link for it below in case you havent seen it. You can find it at most grocery stores, drug stores, wal-mart.
If straight rubbing alcohol won't take it off, I would say your mirror is damaged. Alcohol cleans anything off of a mirror or glass.
Try a solution of 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water. Wet a sponge, soft cloth or paper towel, wash mirror and then buff dry.
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