How to Remove Suction Cups on a Mirror

Removing suction cups from a mirror often takes special care.

Suction cups are usually made of plastic or rubber and are designed to stick to a flat surface such as a mirror. Suction cups with small hooks on them can be attached to a mirror to hold a basket with bathroom supplies, a soap dish or a variety of other household uses. Sometimes suction cups are very sticky, and you need some special care to remove them without damaging the mirror.

Things You'll Need

• Dish soap
• Water
• Cotton swabs
• Butter knife (without a sharp tip)
• Paper towel
• Window cleaner

Instructions

1. Wet the suction cups with a wet rag and warm water. Focus on wetting around the edges of the suction cups and as much behind the suction cups as possible.

2. 

   Use a small amount of dish soap to loosen the suction cups.

   Dab a bit of dish soap on the suction cups with a thin cotton swab. Focus on the area between the mirror and the suction cups if there is an opening.

3. Use a butter knife to gently lift the suction cups from the mirror. Place a small amount of pressure between the mirror and suction cups. Slide the butter knife behind the suction cups and gently lift from the mirror. Repeat this process with each suction cup.

4. 

   Use window cleaner and a paper towel to restore the mirror.

   Wipe any remaining dish soap and water from the mirror with a glass or window cleaner and paper towel to restore the mirror to its original condition.

Tips & Warnings

• A damp paper towel can be placed around the butter knife to further prevent scratching the mirror.

• Never use a knife with a sharp edge or point.