'Quick' 35p method removes smudges from mirrors without streaking - they will 'gleam'
Makeup, soap, fake tan and grease can all leave unpleasant stains and streaks on mirrors. Mirrors also get dirty because particles from the wind, such as dirt, dust and pollen, blow in and attach to the surface.
Fingerprints, streaks and smudges can quickly accumulate on mirrors and mirrored surfaces, especially if you've got little ones running around.
Removing marks from mirrors can be difficult which is why homeowners need to make sure they're using the correct cleaning products and tools.
With this in mind, Colm Lalor, commercial director at nuie, has shared his tips for removing smudges, stains and streaks from mirrors.
He said: "Smudges, watermarks, grime, caked-on hairspray and toothpaste are commonly found on bathroom mirrors at some point or another.
"Needless to say, these make your mirror look dirty and in need of a good clean.
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"To quickly remove this dirt, mix one-part of white vinegar to four-parts of water in a spray bottle, spray the solution onto the glass and wipe up and down or side to side with a microfibre cloth.
"We wouldn’t recommend polishing the mirror in circles as this can often cause streaking. Now, give your mirror a wipe it will be gleaming once again."
White vinegar can be bought from most local supermarkets or online.
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White vinegar can be bought from Tesco for as little as 35p and from Sainsbury's for 40p.
The best cloth to use for cleaning mirrors is a microfibre one because they're soft, absorbent and lint-free.
The cloths can lift and grip particles on mirrors and will ensure a thin film is not left on the surface.
To double-check whether your mirror is completely clean and streak-free, you need to move around the room and look at it from different angles.
Over time, mirrors can develop black spots which is also known as "desilvering". This usually occurs due to excess moisture which can also be caused by excessive cleaning.
If you use too much water when cleaning mirrors, it can seep into the layer of silver and the backing which can cause spots around the edge or in the centre of the mirror.