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
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Step 1
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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Step 2
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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Step 3
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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Step 4
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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Step 5
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.
