Fingerprints on glass: DIY methods to make them easily disappear
The windows of the home, the glass in the doors, the mirrors and even the car windows: it is very easy for these surfaces to become smeared, from time to time, with fingerprints. And these fingerprints can be very visible.
Fingers, in fact, leave greasy traces, and can appear on any touched surface (especially on the French doors that we often open to go out to the balcony or garden). Sometimes, these prints only show themselves when the windows are fogged up (how many times do we find drawings and scribbles on the car's windows?). However, cleaning them off is simple, and common DIY remedies are sufficient.
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Obviously, having a glass cleaning product to hand with a suitable soft cloth (such as microfibre one) is the most obvious option, and is certainly always effective. The important thing is not to overdo the amount of detergent used, otherwise you want to have to clean the glass again.
Alternatively, you can prepare an similar product by mixing water and white vinegar in equal parts, in a bottle in which you just need to add a few drops of dish washing soap. Shake it up and use everything like a regular glass product.
You can also use newspaper to rub dirt away, just like in traditional remedies.
A tip to help you avoid getting fingerprints on a glass door, or on certain cabinets above the sink in the bathroom, is to buy transparent, adhesive stickers - small and discreet ones - and stick them where your fingers touch these surfaces.
Remedies such as those indicated above can also be used for car windows, but the best results are those obtained using detergents designed specifically for cars, which are able to remove grease without leaving streaks.
In the case of TVs, computers, tablets or mobile phone screens, you can use specific alcohol-based products for these surfaces. They are ones that are usually used for computers (and keyboards) and which must always be sprayed on a soft cloth, and not directly on the screen. This prevents any dripping of the liquid which will damage the electronic parts if it leaks around the screen's frame.
Of course, wet wipes designed for LED screens and similar are also convenient, even if they are not exactly environmentally friendly. Alternatively, window cleaner can be used in small quantities.
Finally, as far as for the lens of eyeglasses are concerned, a drop of dishwashing soap may be sufficient. But be careful when doing this with glasses with decorative patinas, and especially mirrored glasses. These finishes could be damaged by the soap!
What's your favorite method for cleaning glass?
