‘Can’t beat it’: Mrs Hinch fans share 60p hack to clean mirrors for a ‘streak-free' finish
MIRRORS are an important piece of decor in homes and are used by many often, however, they tend to get grimy quickly. Fortunately, cleaning enthusiasts have taken to social media to share a 60p hack to give mirrors a "streak-free" finish.
Mrs Hinch: Cleaning hack removes grime from window
Mrs Hinch, also known as Sophie Hinchliffe, rose to fame after posting clever cleaning and tidying tips online and on TV. The cleaning sensation now has over a whopping 4.3 million followers on Instagram alone. Fans of the influencer have been inspired to create their own Facebook pages dedicated to sharing cleaning tips and recommendations with one another. One of these cleaning tips include how to clean mirrors for a “streak-free” finish.
Posting on Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, one woman asked for advice on how to clean her streaky mirror.
Sam Ellard wrote: “What’s the best thing to clean this mirror? No matter what I use it still leaves streaks.”
Mirror cleaning can be a frustrating and satisfying experience as every mark is highlighted on the surface.
Fingerprints, streaks and other grime seem to be highlighted all the more on mirrors.
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With a few simple tricks, homeowners can make their mirrors sparkle and shine.
The most popular solution seemed to be to use white vinegar and a microfibre cloth.
Haley Mirren said: “White vinegar and a microfibre cloth.”
Jan Ravenhill commented: “Use white vinegar. Just put it in a spray bottle and wipe on using a dry microfibre cloth.”
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Emma Kelly wrote: “For a streak-free finish you should use white vinegar, then buff it out with a microfibre cloth.”
When wiping down a mirror, work from the edge of one side of the mirror to the other side and then from top to bottom.
Avoid using a circular motion as this can leave streaks.
To ensure a mirror is streak-free, try looking at it from different angles and at different distances.
Claire Marie said: “I have always used white vinegar. That and a microfibre cloth. Works for us every time.”
Sophie Hall added: “Good old fashioned white vinegar and a microfibre cloth. I’ve used it for years, you just can’t beat it.”
Britons can remove any smears or fingerprint marks by bugging them with a little white vinegar.
What’s more, it’s cheap, homeowners can pick white vinegar up from any local supermarket for around 60p.
Other Mrs Hinch fans opted for using tea to clean their mirrors.
Jan Kings commented: “Cold black tea, sounds strange but seems to work. Just put in a spray bottle or wipe on and dry using a microfibre cloth.”
Jackie Vasiliou said: “Cold tea and a glass cleaner cloth, brilliant.”
Amanda Smith added: “Cold black tea.”