How to Clean Gazing Balls

Gazing Globe

Gazing globes, also known as gazing balls, garden globes or garden balls, can accent your lawn or garden with a whimsical touch. Keeping your gazing globe clean can better showcase its reflective qualities. Read more to learn how.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Soft cloths or Chamois
• • Soap and Water
• • Glass or Stainless Steel Cleaner

1. Determine what your gazing globe is made from. You will want to use a cleaner specific to the material your globe consists of, to prevent streaking on the reflective service. Most globes are made of glass or stainless steel.

2. If your gazing globe is on a decorative stand, remove the globe and wipe dirt from stand with soap and water.

3. Wipe excess dirt from surface of ball with a clean chamois. This may be enough to enhance the ball’s shine. If the ball is still dirty or cloudy, proceed to step four.

4. Spray surface of ball with appropriate cleaner and wipe clean with chamois. Follow the directions on the cleaner carefully to prevent streaking or staining.

5. Make sure ball is dry before replacing it on stand. Leaving moisture or drops of cleaner on the gazing globe might leave spots or streaks.

Tips & Warnings

• White vinegar can be used as an organic alternative to stainless steel cleaner. Just moisten a cloth with the vinegar and polish the gazing globes surface by rubbing in a circular motion.

• If you are using a glass or stainless steel cleaner you aren’t familiar with, try cleaning a small section of the ball first to make sure it won’t react negatively with the material of the ball. If the cleaner leaves a spot, discontinue use and try another product.