Stopping the mirror in the bathroom from steaming up after a shower

rheme

Also try windowlene or car windscreen anti misting wipes (Halfords)

Seakay

From "Natural Stain Remover" by Angela Martin

1 cup white vinegar
5 drops eucalyptus oil

Combine in a spray bottle. Spray on and use a dry cloth to wipe down.

champys

i use a tiny bit of shaving foam. rub well until the mirror is clear again. works really well!

lil_me

I don't find the eucalyptus works on keeping the 'fog' off but it is a good stain remover especially mildew, it's strong stuff so always be careful when using it and if you have sensitive skin use gloves.

Value shaving foam is a good one, cheap too. Anti Fog glass cleaner from the £1 shop works just as well as the Halford stuff. 'Fog Off' used on motorbike helmets works well but is expensive.

miss_phish

Fab, thanks everyone. I tried shampoo last night - wiped it well into half the mirror and it has definitely made a difference but still unable to see yourself in it. Think I'll get a can of shaving foam and try that next!

freyasmum

Any liquid detergent (so the cheapy washing up liquid is perfect). What I do is rub it into the mirror with a cloth and then buff with another cloth.

Lx

Pink.

Hi miss_phish,

There's an older thread on demisting mirrors with lots of ideas that may help so I've merged your thread with it to keep all the suggestions together.

Pink

miss_phish

Cheers Pink!

Mrs_Thrify

Can anyone remember what to put on bathroom mirrors to stop them steaming up. Thanks.

PinkPeach

I've heard that shaving foam rubbed into the mirror with a cloth will help stop steam on a mirror, although I've not tried this.
I have a shelf under my bathroom mirror and have found that if you light a candle or small tealight the heat from that also prevents steam quite well - handy for plucking your eyebrows after a shower!