Maintaining a Bathroom Mirror in the best way

A common problem with bathroom mirrors is the fact that they steam up following a shower or hot bath. A quick way to get past this is by cleaning the mirror using shaving foam; after the foam has been wiped off, not only will the mirror be free of mist, it will not mist up again the next time a hot shower is run. By performing this process on a regular basis, the problem of a steamed-up mirror will be solved.

An alternative approach involves using wipes intended for removing fog from car windscreens; they will work just as well on mirrors. For general cleaning, a microfibre cloth is the best choice, although some people use ordinary newspaper doused in water to clean their mirrors. The latter is a cheap and effective way of doing the job without leaving any streaks on the surface. Over time, a bathroom mirror may begin to suffer from dark stains or blotches creeping up from the edges. Although this can be repaired, the process is expensive, and in most cases it would be cheaper to simply buy a new mirror.

In some cases, it may be possible to cover any stains or blemishes around the edges with a new mirror frame; however, this too may be costly and finding a frame which fits may prove difficult.

It is better to avoid the situation altogether by being careful when cleaning: the darkened stains around the edges of a mirror are generally caused by liquid left over from this process, so avoid leaving anything around the edges while cleaning the mirror. In addition, many cleaning substances are too acidic to be used on mirrors, and so ordinary household vinegar is generally a better choice. However, care should be taken to apply the vinegar gently with either newspaper or a cloth - do not pour or throw the vinegar onto the surface as this can lead to blemishing.