How to clean a mirror from stains and streaks so that it shines clean and shiny? There are many ways, but one of the simplest and most effective is to use potatoes.
Yes, you heard right, it is the potato - a common vegetable that is in every home. Today you will learn how to clean a mirror with a potato and why it works.
Why Potatoes Help Clean Mirrors
Potatoes are not only a tasty and healthy product, but also an excellent cleaning agent. Potatoes contain starch, which has the property of dissolving dirt and grease, as well as giving shine to surfaces.
In addition, potatoes have a slightly acidic reaction, which helps neutralize limescale and get rid of bacteria.
Potatoes are also environmentally friendly, affordable and safe, unlike some chemicals that can damage the mirror or cause allergies.
How to Clean a Mirror with a Potato
To clean a mirror using potatoes, you will need the following ingredients and tools:
- one potato
- knife
- plate
- soft cloth or paper towels
- water
- vinegar
- spray bottle
Follow these steps to clean a mirror using a potato:
1. Cut the potatoes into two halves.
2. Take one half of the potato and rub it on the mirror, pressing it a little to release the juice. Try to cover the entire surface of the mirror, especially those areas where there are stains or streaks. If the potato becomes too dry or dirty, take the other half or cut a new piece.
3. Leave the mirror for 10-15 minutes to allow the starch to work on the dirt and grease.
4. Mix water and vinegar in a 1:1 ratio in a spray bottle. This will be your rinse aid, which will help wash away the starch and give the mirror a shine.
5. Spray the mirror with rinse aid and wipe it with a soft cloth or paper towels, moving from the top down and from the center out. Try not to leave lint or streaks.
Enjoy the result - your mirror is perfectly clean and shiny!
The use of onion peels in the kitchen has been reported previously.
Expert: Elena Gutyro
