How to Renew Old Looking Glass

Glass can be a beautiful addition to your house, and it's through your windows that you see the world. But if your glass looks old, your view of the world is distorted. What makes your glass look old before its time is actually calcium buildup and is an easier problem to remedy than you think. With these simple tips, you can quickly renew old glass and clear up your view of the world.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Plastic scrubber
• Water and vinegar solution
• Rag
• Polishing compound

1. Assess the amount of calcium buildup on your glass. Depending on the amount of buildup, you may have to repeat the cleaning steps more times or take more time on each step.
2. Use a new plastic scrubber to gently scrub your glass without any water or other cleaner. Scrub until you break up the frosted, or old, look on your glass. This may take just a few minutes or longer, depending on the condition of the glass.
3. Make a hot water and white vinegar solution with a 1-to-1 ratio, and apply the solution to the glass. Use your scrubber to gently massage this solution over the glass for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Wipe off the vinegar and water solution with a clean rag. If your glass is still old-looking, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
5. Dry the glass thoroughly with a rag. Keep the glass as streak-free as possible.
6. Polish your new-looking glass with a polishing compound designed to remove water deposits. This polishing compound ensures that your clean glass doesn't revert back to old-looking glass any time soon.

Tips & Warnings

• If your glass resists renewing, apply toothpaste or denture whitener to the glass. Allow it to sit for a few minutes, then repeat Steps 2 to 6.

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