Q&A for How to Clean Mirrors

If it is a latex-based paint, gently scrape the paint off with a razor blade. If it is spray paint, use acetone on a rag to dissolve the paint.

Try using whatever glass cleaner you usually use and crumpled up newspaper.

Not necessarily. There are special products you can spray that are specifically made to be used on mirrors or glass.

If you're using a paper towel, that's most likely the cause of the lint. Try using a soft cloth instead.

Yes, you could do that.

Yes, but you will have to work quickly and in small areas because alcohol evaporates quickly. Rather than applying the alcohol to the mirror directly, apply it to a rag first, then use the rag to wipe the mirror down.

Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar, then spray the mirror with it. Wipe the mirror down with a crumpled piece of newspaper. Continue rubbing the mirror until it shines and the cloudy streaks disappear.

Spread shaving cream onto the stain with a paper towel, then wipe it off with a damp paper towel. For more stubborn stains, such as paint, wipe the stain off with a cotton ball dipped in nail polish remover.

If it seems that lint and some dust particles remain after you have cleaned the mirrors, you could use a clean dust collector/feather duster to wipe it off. Also, try wiping the mirror with an essential oil, such as eucalyptus or tea tree oil, then wiping clear.