You need to know how to clean glass table safely without causing a streak or damage if you have one. Having sparkling glass table will increase the tidiness and beauty of your room.
Having a glass table in your house is pleasant. It makes the room neat and lovely looking. Besides, using a glass table as a surface of the dining room makes a room cleaner and more elegant.
Glassy tables look much more elegant than ordinary tables. It defines style of the house and adds to the beauty of the entire room. Glassy tables have a lot of great benefits as compared to ordinary ones. For example, they are easier to maintain. They look very attractive and modern.
Many people neglect their glass tables because they think this furniture is hard to take care of. Glass is a tricky material to clean. If you don’t take proper care of your glass tables, they will get dirty and it will be harder to clean them.
Taking care of the dirt and stains on your table also can help prevent more damage in the future
However, taking care of glass furniture is easy. You just need to clean it up correctly and use the right glass cleaning tips.
Here, I’ll show you how to clean glass table without streaks, remove stains from glass, the right tools to use, and how to avoid mistakes.
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How to clean glass table
1. Spray vinegar
Vinegar is a great natural cleaner. It’s an effective way to clean glass, as well as other items around the house. You can use it on your windows to get rid of any stains they may have.
By mixing vinegar and water in a 50:50 ratio, you can create a solution that will get rid of dirt and residue from the glass without leaving streaks or smears.
Mix the vinegar in the water and spray the mixture onto the table, then wipe it with a microfiber cloth.
Microfiber cloths are great for cleaning surfaces such as glass because they are made out of special threads that make them super absorbent so that they don’t leave residue behind.
Last, wipe down the table one last time with a dry cloth to make sure there are no residues left behind.
2. Squeeze Lemon water
When I was a kid, I used to clean the glass tables around our house using hot water and newspaper (it’s almost a ritual, we had the same glass table in our living room, dining room, and kitchen).
When I started writing this article I thought this method would have worked, but as it turns out I didn’t give it much thought until I saw my sister-in-law cleaning the glass door of her microwave oven with lemon juice. Magically, It works!
Lemon is a great natural disinfectant, so anything the lemon comes into contact with will instantly become cleaner. You can use lemon juice to clean fruits and vegetables, sink, toilet stains, and even to clean the your glass table.
Using lemon and water to clean your glass table naturally can be a good way to save money.
Cut the lemon into two, and mix it to water. Spray the mixture onto your table and then wipe it clean. Wipe it with a microfiber cloth, and then wipe it again with a dry cloth so there is no residue.
3. Glass cleaning product
In order to clean glass tabletops, you can use commercial glass cleaning products. Glass is one of the materials that is really hard to clean. It is not porous, so cleaning agents usually cannot enter through it. You need a special kind of glass cleaner for this purpose.
For example, you can polish your glass table with Windex or another glass cleaning product.
Spray the product directly on the surface of the table. You can also spray a little bit of water onto the surface for better results. Then use a microfiber cloth to wipe it and make sure there is no residue left. After that, use a dry cloth to wipe it and make sure it’s dried out.
4. Detergent or dish soap
When cleaning glass tables, you can detergent or dish soap as an alternative. A little bit of detergent and water mixed together will do the trick.
If you decide to use dish soap or detergent to clean your glass table, remember to not add too much because it will create foam and leave residue behind on your table that you will have to deal with later.
Pour a little bit of the soap or detergent into some water. Then, rub it over the glass in circular motions on the soapy part of the rag. This should clean off any dirt and help you see through the glass better.
Then, wipe it gently to get rid of any residue, and don’t forget to wipe it dry afterward.
What you should consider in cleaning glass table
1. Always wipe it with a soft cloth
Be sure to clean the surface of your glass table with a soft cloth and warm water. Don’t use anything abrasive like steel wool; this can scratch the glass and is a big “no no” for flat-glass surfaces.
Avoid using paper towels and other rough materials, as this can damage the surface of your table.
It’s important to use something soft when cleaning a glass table. It can help avoid damage or streaking that you would see with harsher cleaners. Microfiber cloths are great for this because they are soft but strong enough to clean your glass table properly.
2. Wipe it gently
Be gentle with your glass table.
Don’t use too much force or you will break the items on the table. Use a gentle touch and wipe in one direction. If you want to move the objects, carefully pick them up and put them back down in the desired place.
3. Wipe it until dry
Wiping down your glass table is not enough, you need to make sure it is completely dry before you put anything on it. If there is any dust or dirt after you thoroughly wiped it, you might end up scratching it by accident when you put down dishes, cups, or whatever else.
4. Avoid using foamy water
Foamy water and glass tables don’t go well together. If you clean your glass table with foamy water, it can leave a weird residue on the table. It’s better to avoid using foamy water on your glass table whenever possible.
Conclusion
A glass table is mostly used in dining rooms and living rooms as a coffee table, dining table or as a display for photos, vase and flowers.
I’m sure you have a glass table somewhere in your house. I have one, too. They’re beautiful and useful. In this article, I’ll walk you through the step by step of how to clean glass table
- Spray vinegar
- Squeeze Lemon water
- Glass cleaning product
- Detergent or dish soap
If you want to clean another glass material, you can read how to clean mirror or remove stains from glass bottles perfectly!
It’s good to know that you should never clean your glass tables with foamy water to avoid leaving residue. My mother is hoping to get a new coffee table for her living room this month since her old one lost a leg. She told me that she wants a glass one, and I think that would look really great in her space.
Wish the best for your mom 🙂