How to Defog Bathroom Mirrors

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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So simple, so easy! When you step out of the shower into a fog of steam, here's what to do.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Point a hair dryer at the mirror and turn it on at its hottest setting. Hold the hair dryer about 6 inches from the mirror.
Step2
Wave the hair dryer over the mirror until it is completely defogged.
Step3
If you do not have a hair dryer, open the bathroom door and wait a few seconds.

Tips & Warnings

  • Keeping a window open a crack and a fan running while you shower decreases the chances of the mirror fogging up.
  • Dry yourself off before using the hair dryer. Do not use electrical equipment in the tub.

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on 2/21/2006 To prevent bathroom mirrors from fogging in the first place, put some shaving cream on the mirror, wipe it off, and the mirror will not fog for 3-4 showers. The cheap, white, foam stuff, like Barbasol brand, seems to work best.

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on 1/25/2006 After a shower, simply use any hairdryer to blow heat onto the mirror, this will eliminate the fog on the mirror.

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on 1/13/2006 Do not hold the dryer too close to a mirror; if the mirror is cold the glass may crack.

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on 11/22/2005 Applying or washing mirrors with shaving cream creates a thin barrier to prevent condensation.

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on 11/22/2005 After cleaning your bathroom mirror with your favorite cleaner, spray a litle rubbing alcohol on the mirror and wipe it dry. This will help keep the mirror from fogging up after showering.

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