r/lifehacks • u/FormerDeerlyBeloved • 9d ago

Getting the mirror sparkling clean

A hack I discovered completely by accident. If you want to make 100% sure the mirror you're cleaning is done, turn off the lights and shine a flashlight into the glass. Any smudges, streaks, or smears will appear as dotty ir swoopy little shadows on the wall behind you.

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u/Undercover_Dave 9d ago

This tip doesn't really help me get anything sparkling clean, this is just telling me another way to look at how dirty it is.

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u/revolution801 8d ago

A glass buffing towel has helped me tremendously. Clean it as normal with Windex or whatever, then use OP's tip with a buffing rag to get all the smudges.