How to Make Vinegar Anti-Fog Solution

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Vinegar cleans, disinfects and prevents fog on mirrors and car windshields.

Not only can you use vinegar to clean glass and mirrors, but it also works well as an anti-fog solution. Wipe the vinegar mixture on your bathroom mirrors, car windshield and any other glass surface you wish to keep from fogging up.

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Step 1

Clean the mirror or other surface that you wish to de-fog. Make sure it is dry and streak-free. It doesn't matter what product you use to clean the surface, and you can even use the vinegar in a cold-water solution to do it.

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Step 2

To make the anti-fog solution, mix 2 oz. of white vinegar with 1 qt. of hot water in a large bowl.

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Step 3

Put your soft cloth in the solution and wring out the excess. An old T-shirt works well for this. Wipe the glass, mirror, car window or whatever surface you want to anti-fog with the vinegar solution. Leave it on wet and let it air-dry.

Step 4

Reapply the solution and repeat steps 1 through 3 as part of a weekly cleaning regimen.

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