After a hot shower, the bathroom mirror turns into a cloudy canvas, ruining all attempts to do perfect makeup.
Most people rush to wipe it off with a towel, but there are ways to get rid of this routine forever.
Condensation occurs due to temperature differences, but dealing with it does not require complex solutions.
Increasing ventilation efficiency is the first step. Installing an exhaust fan combined with a humidity sensor quickly reduces steam levels.
If you don't have any plans to do a renovation, a simple trick will help: open the door slightly during your shower, and then direct the air stream from the hair dryer into the exhaust vent. This will speed up the circulation, preventing the droplets from settling.
Modern shower cabins with sealed doors minimize the spread of steam. But if replacing the plumbing is not an option, it is enough to hang a thick curtain that will keep the steam inside.
To enhance the effect, place the mirror away from the hot water source - even 30 cm of distance will reduce condensation.
Heated mirrors are a technological solution. Built-in heating elements maintain the surface temperature, eliminating the contrast with warm air.
Installation of such a device requires connection to the power grid, but the result is worth the cost: no more stains and no need for emergency cleaning.
Folk methods do not lose their relevance. Applying a thin layer of shampoo or liquid soap to a dry mirror creates an invisible film that repels moisture. The main thing is not to overdo it: a drop of the product is rubbed in until the streaks disappear.
Laundry soap works similarly, but requires care - excess leaves whitish marks.
Car wax is an unobvious but effective life hack. The product, intended for the body, is applied to a clean surface and polished with a soft cloth. The wax fills microcracks, making the glass hydrophobic. The effect lasts up to three months, and the procedure takes minutes.
An emergency option for those who are late: direct a stream of hot air from a hair dryer at the mirror. The steam will evaporate in seconds, but do not overuse this method - sudden changes in temperature can damage the coating.
It is better to combine it with prevention: regular use of wax or shampoo will eliminate the need for emergency measures.
