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Removing That Blue Haze From Your Mirrors



If you see a blue haze on your mirrors, don’t worry, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. This tinted haze tends to happen in homes with hard water and copper pipes.

Of course, the main remedy to this blue haze it to clean it off. You have many options to get this done efficiently with out spending a lot of money. You can make a homemade cleaning solution or you can grab window washing supplies at the store. Many people choose to make their own cleaning solutions because they like to be able to control the strength of the chemicals in their home.

Materials You’ll Need

Tip: It is recommended that you use microfiber cloths rather than paper towels to clean your mirrors. Paper towels tend to leave behind tiny particles of paper. Those little particles can be harder to remove than the blue haze you started with.

Here’s What You Do

The first solution you can make is mild in comparison to many others on the market. It is made with vinegar to help remove the alkaline water stains without putting harmful chemicals into the air in your home.

  1. Mix 1 quart of white vinegar with 1 cup of ammonia.
  2. Carefully pour the solution into the spray bottle. Shake it well to make sure the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
  3. Spray the solution over the entire surface of the mirror. Let it sit for two minutes to allow the vinegar time to break down the alkaline compounds that make the haze blue.
  4. Clean the solution off the mirror with a microfiber cloth or a paper towel. Don’t stop until the mirror is dry and streak-free. If you see any areas that are still a little hazy, just repeat the process.

The second solution you can make is a bit stronger than the first solution made with vinegar. To be safe, make sure to use this concoction in a well-ventilated area only.

  1. Mix 1 cup of rubbing alcohol, 1 cup of distilled water, and 1 tablespoon of ammonia.
  2. Pour all the ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well.
  3. Spray the solution over the haze and let it sit for one minute.
  4. Clean the mirror off with your microfiber cloth or paper towels.

Once you’ve cleaned the blue or green haze off your mirrors, it is a good idea to take some preventative measures. Stop the blue haze from coming back by installing a water softener in your home. If that option is too expensive, you can beat the haze simply by washing your windows and mirrors with distilled water.

In some cases, these homemade cleaning solutions just won’t get the job done. If you have particularly stubborn residue on your mirrors and windows that won’t go away, it may be time to pick up more heavy duty window washing supplies. If you need it, the experts at J & J Window Wash can help you choose exactly what you need to make the windows and mirrors in your home streak-free. For more information about Las Vegas cleaning services, contact 702.274.8128.


August 28, 2014