How to Remove Spots From Mirrors

Unlike the mirrors in our homes, automotive mirrors are constantly exposed to the caprices of the weather. From pure rain, to water mixed with road dirt, to any number of other fluids and contaminants found on roads, it's a wonder automotive mirrors remain useful at all. Often, when the foreign fluid dries off the mirror, it leaves behind spots. As these spots continue to accumulate, they reduce visibility, creating the necessity to remove them.

Instructions

1

Spray the mirror with an ample amount of automotive window cleaner; never use household window cleaner on any auto glass.

2

Rub the area with a clean steel wool pad in a circular manner, making sure to avoid dragging the steel wool on any portion of the mirror that isn't glass (such as the plastic mirror frame). This may take some time, depending on the nature and extent of the spotting. Avoid pushing too hard, so that you don't accidentally crack the glass.

3

Pour clean water over the mirror to remove any grit or debris left over from the spots. Spray an ample amount of automotive window cleaner on the mirror.

4

Wipe the mirror off with a clean microfiber cloth.

5

Repeat Steps 1 through 5, as necessary, to remove spots on other mirrors.