How to Clean a Mirror With Borax
No one likes a streaky bathroom mirror. However, mirrors in the bathroom are more susceptible to streaks and stains because of steamy showers. Ammonia-based cleaners certainly do the trick, but there is a more natural solution to this problem. A mixture of water and borax provides a streak-free shine that has the added bonus of being better for the environment and human beings. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Clean spray bottle
- 2 tbsp. borax
- 3 cups warm water
- Clean, soft towel
- Newspaper
Instructions
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Rinse the spray bottle and nozzle thoroughly with hot water and liquid dish soap, particularly if it is a recycled bottle that contained a different cleaning product. Let the spray bottle air dry.
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Pour 2 tbsp of borax and 3 cups of warm water into the spray bottle. Screw on the spray nozzle and shake to combine.
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Spray the borax solution onto the dirty mirror. Immediately wipe clean with a soft towel or cloth, being sure to focus of any spots that appear streaky.
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Repeat the process if streaks remain. If the cloth appears to be leaving dust or other particles on the mirror's surface, use a piece of newspaper to dry the mirror instead.
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Tips & Warnings
To prevent the mirror from fogging up during bath time, run a couple inches of cold water into the tub before filling it the rest of the way with warm water.
