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How to restore a mirror if the reflection has become dim: reasons and methods
21.02.2023 14:46
Updated: 14.04.2023 05:32
If the reflection in the mirror has become dim, then it would be correct to look for the reasons for this phenomenon not in mysticism, but in the most ordinary.
Mistakes in care can reduce the life of the product, and in the most serious way. Therefore, you will have to wash it with nothing, and hang it not where you want.
What harms mirrors
The main enemy of mirrors is direct sunlight. It negatively affects the amalgam layer, which is why the very effect occurs - a dull reflection.
Something similar happens with mirrors in the bathroom. High humidity and poor ventilation do not have the best effect on the amalgam layer.
If all these unpleasant moments are accompanied by frequent temperature changes, then the mirror will have to be changed, and very soon, but mirrors that are placed in the shade and in a draft will please their owners for a long time.
How to care properly
1. You need to wipe dry a mirror that has fogged up after taking a bath or shower.
2. Wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth, not with newspapers. You can soak it in milk.
3. To protect the mirror from condensation, rub it with onion juice applied to a clean and dry cloth, or with half an onion. Then wipe the surface dry.
4. An excellent remedy for extending the life of a mirror is a solution of 1 tbsp. vinegar, 1 tbsp. chalk powder in a glass of hot water. After the mixture has settled and sediment has formed, pour out the water and rub the mirror with the resulting paste.
And finally, if the mirror begins to darken, wipe it with an aqueous solution of ammonia (1:1).
