How do you remove the greasy film from new mirrors?

by Marlyn Ely

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I bought some new mirrors and two of them have this same film on them, does anyone else have this problem? It is not something you can pull off, apparently it was sprayed or wiped on at the factory.

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Janet Pizaro on Jan 24, 2016
Try using white vinegar in a spray bottle and wipe off with paper towel

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Kathy Ruston on Jan 24, 2016
I use dawn soap works great.

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B. Enne on Jan 24, 2016
Shaving cream works well and keeps the mirrors fog-free,

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Crissy Phillips on Jan 24, 2016
White Vinegar and Newspapers

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Victoria on Jan 25, 2016
Try using just water😊and bounty paper towels,dont think you buy the cheaper will be worth it and bouty is cheap today!!

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Mika on Jan 25, 2016
if none of the other suggestions work, try finger nail polish remover.

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Deb K on Oct 14, 2022

Hi Marlyn, hope this helps you out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy0q5ZlUWIM

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Mogie on Oct 14, 2022

Zep makes a great window cleaner (even Roseburg Forest Products uses this).

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Johnavallance82 on Feb 21, 2023

Surgical Spirit or nail varnish remover!

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