Mirrors are totally streak-free if you clean them with unusual 1p item
Household mirrors will be totally streak-free if you clean them with an unusual 1p item found in the kitchen, it has been claimed. Cleaning a mirror only to found yourself spending ages trying to polish it so it’s free of both streaks and dust is an infuriating task.
In a world of dubious cleaning hacks, however, home writer Wendy Rose Gould believes she’s found one that “actually delivers” when it comes to this troublesome household task. Indeed, she says the tip has been in circulation for a while, but claims that professional cleaners “keep it in their back pocket”, so she decided to try it for herself and was left impressed with the results. In her piece for US lifestyle brand Real Simple, Wendy explained that she’d tried coffee filters on everything from device screens to glass and says it “really, truly works” and was “shocked” by its effectiveness.
Nicole Jaques, cleaning expert and founder of The House CEO, told the publication: “It really does work, and it’s not just something your grandmother’s neighbor’s cousin said on Facebook.
“Coffee filters work because they’re lint-free, non-abrasive, and don’t leave behind the fuzz or streaks that paper towels love to create. They’re basically the quiet overachievers of the kitchen drawer.”
Wendy went on to claim that the filters – available on the likes of Amazon for as little as 1p individually – work “just as effectively” as the forever useful microfibre cloths.
She conceded that the filters don’t necessarily have to serve as a permanent replacement for the cloths, but could be of use when your cloths are unclean, or you’re attempting to use fewer synthetic materials.
Nicole also noted that the best type to use is the plain and unbleached varieties. To try this method, simply spray your mirror, clean it using the filters (Wendy recommends two), and use a dry area of the filter to polish.
In related news, a Reddit user recently sought advice from others on how to maintain their home, asking for their “best lazy, clean-as-you-go tips”, and was informed of a clever method involving a microwave.
They suggested: “When you put something in the microwave, use that couple of minutes to clean something. I try to ‘beat the clock’. It’s amazing what can be done in two to three minutes.”
They continued: “In addition to cleaning the shower while you are in it, pour bowl cleaner in the toilet before you get in the shower then give it a quick brushing when you get out. Use the shower towel to wipe the floor. The bathroom is clean (except sink area)!”
One person replied: “I’ll add to this! When I’m waiting for the coffee maker to make coffee in the morning, I try to race it to get the dishwasher offloaded and reloaded. I rarely win, but my future self always thanks me for getting at least some of it done.”
