How to Clean a Glass Dining Table Surface
A glass-topped table presents some cleaning challenges. First, both sides of the table should be cleaned, because both are visible. If the table is near a window, the natural light will highlight any imperfections. Second, the glass may be framed in wood, plastic or metal, each of which interacts with glass cleaner differently. You can damage wood by cleaning it with ammonia, vinegar and other common glass-cleaner ingredients. Sometimes the glass sits on top of the table without a frame to hold it there--this makes it easier to clean. Follow the directions below to make your glass-topped table sparkle. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Lint-free cloth
- Shaving brush
- Hot soapy water
- Empty spray bottle
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup rubbing alcohol
- 1 tbsp. vinegar
- Bar Keepers Friend
- Multi-surface spray or wipes
- Petroleum jelly
Instructions
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How to Clean a Glass-Topped Table
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Using a lint-free cloth and a bucket of warm soapy water, wash off the top and bottom of the tabletop; wipe both sides with a clean wet cloth when finished.
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If your glass is framed in wood, use a cleaner that is safe for both glass and wood, such as multi-surface spray or wipes. You can also use one type of cleaner for the glass and another for the wood, being extra careful to keep the glass cleaner from coming into contact with the wood and the wood cleaner from touching the glass.
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Fill a spray bottle with 1 cup water, 1 cup rubbing alcohol and one tbsp. vinegar. (The alcohol helps the solution dry quickly, which means you won't leave streaks behind.) Spray the solution onto the glass and wipe it off with a lint-free cloth. If necessary, use a shaving brush to clean etched portions of the glass.
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To remove tough dirt, use the Bar Keepers Friend, a mildly abrasive cleaner made for glass and other hard surfaces. It will not scratch your tabletop.
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To clean glass clouded by mineral buildup, spread a layer of petroleum jelly on the tabletop and let it sit for a couple of hours. Wipe it off; then wash the glass with soapy water. You can also use a denture cleaner.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't over-saturate your lint-free cloths when cleaning your glass tabletop. They will smear the cleaner and leave streaks behind if they are too wet.
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