How To Make Streaky Mirrors Shine With A Simple Pantry Staple

How To Make Streaky Mirrors Shine With A Simple Pantry Staple

Getty ImagesWe've tried many tricks for removing streaks from mirrors and other glass surfaces over the years. Paper towels leave behind a frustrating amount of lint, so we switched to microfiber cloths. Our parents swore by wadded-up newspaper, so we got our hands dirty (literally) and gave that a shot. Turns out there was a better solution in our kitchen pantry all along: coffee filters.There are downsides to cleaning with newspaper, which can…

I Finally Found the Best Way to Clean Streaky Mirrors—and Now They Shine Like New

This kitchen staple tackles glass, mirrors, and screens like a champ.Fiordaliso/Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysCoffee filters make surprisingly great cleaning tools for mirrors, glass, and screens because they’re lint-free, non-abrasive, and don’t leave streaks.They work just as well as microfiber cloths and are a handy alternative.For best results, lightly mist the surface (not the filter), use two filters at a time, and buff dry for a shiny, streak-…