Tips for looking after your mirrored
furniture:
Sparkle your Space Tips: How to Clean Mirrored
Furniture
So, you have purchased your stunning
feature piece of furniture, so here are some tips to look after and keep that
new sparkle always shinning in your home.
To Remove smudges, fingerprints and
other marks with a soft cloth and a mirror-safe glass cleaner (check the
label). Spray cleaner onto the cloth rather than onto the mirror. A solution of
distilled white vinegar and water can help wipe away stubborn smears. Be sure
not to leave residual streaks as you go
Recommend: Once a Week
Dust. Nothing dulls a mirror's sheen like a layer of dust. Use a microfiber towel or another soft cloth that won't scratch the finish or leave lint flecks.
Polish. Remove smudges, fingerprints and other marks with a soft cloth and a mirror-safe glass cleaner (check the label). Spray cleaner onto the cloth rather than onto the mirror. A solution of distilled white vinegar and water can help wipe away stubborn smears. Be sure not to leave residual streaks as you go.
Ongoing
Mop up spills. Water and other liquids can mar the finish if they sit for too long, so wipe them up right away. Avoid using toiletries such as shaving cream, perfume, nail polish remover and rubbing alcohol near a mirrored piece — over time, they can damage the surface.
Use extra caution during transport. If you move mirrored furniture to a different spot in the house, take precautions to avoid breakage, chips and scrapes. Transport it by hand, as dollies and other mechanical devices can stress the joints and cause cracks, and never drop it or set it down hard. It may be worth hiring pros (licensed and insured) to handle very heavy, expensive or delicate pieces.
Dust. Nothing dulls a mirror's sheen like a layer of dust. Use a microfiber towel or another soft cloth that won't scratch the finish or leave lint flecks.
Polish. Remove smudges, fingerprints and other marks with a soft cloth and a mirror-safe glass cleaner (check the label). Spray cleaner onto the cloth rather than onto the mirror. A solution of distilled white vinegar and water can help wipe away stubborn smears. Be sure not to leave residual streaks as you go.
Ongoing
Mop up spills. Water and other liquids can mar the finish if they sit for too long, so wipe them up right away. Avoid using toiletries such as shaving cream, perfume, nail polish remover and rubbing alcohol near a mirrored piece — over time, they can damage the surface.
Use extra caution during transport. If you move mirrored furniture to a different spot in the house, take precautions to avoid breakage, chips and scrapes. Transport it by hand, as dollies and other mechanical devices can stress the joints and cause cracks, and never drop it or set it down hard. It may be worth hiring pros (licensed and insured) to handle very heavy, expensive or delicate pieces.
Position mirrored pieces well away from
doors. Otherwise, you may inadvertently bang
them when you enter a room or open a closet.
Keep little fingers and paws away. Kids and pets don't mix well with mirrored surfaces, so stay away from using mirrored pieces in family spaces or other high-traffic zones. If you choose to do so, consider covering them with a soft sheet or quilt during playtime.
Keep little fingers and paws away. Kids and pets don't mix well with mirrored surfaces, so stay away from using mirrored pieces in family spaces or other high-traffic zones. If you choose to do so, consider covering them with a soft sheet or quilt during playtime.
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