I used TSP to clean windows and replace the glazing.

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Had an emergency appendectomy before I was able to clean the glass, and now the glass is stained. How can I clean the run stained glass?

Linda · Answer

try bar keepers friend it has a mild abrasive in it. I use on my shower doors. What a viking cleaning windows while ur in pain.

Julanne Sharrow · Answer

TSP is not to be used any where near glass or mirrors, it will etch it......that will never come off.....

Peg · Answer

You could try steam cleaning the glass.

Sharon · Answer

I would try CLR, you can get it in a spray bottle at the Dollar Tree. I would also pick up a bottle of Awesome Orange, it will clean just about anything. And get one of those soft green abrasive pads.

William · Answer

Try some white (not gel) toothpaste and a damp cloth. A dab of toothpaste on the cloth and gently rub in a circular motion. Keep the toothpaste moist.

Molly Anmar · Answer

Concentrated TSP, or TSP allowed to dry on glass can cause etching. If that has happened the damage may be irreversible. Hydrofluoric and phosphoric acids are better known etching agents, but trisodium phosphate, while slower, can also severely damage glass. If you view the glass surface with a magnifying glass you will see if the surface has etched, or if it is indeed a film.

Suggestion on a TSP package......

1. Prepare a fresh weak solution of TSP and clean rags to clean the glass.......

2. Re-wash the glass with fresh rags and Clean water.........

3. Rinse the glass again with clean water and immediately BUFF the glass dry using soft paper toweling.......

There are some good suggestions here on an auto-detailing site that might prove helpful with your window glass. I've used the 0000 steel wool idea (make sure it's 0000 and not a lesser number or you can have scratches) on our car windows and was very pleased with the results.

http://guidetodetailing.com/detailing-101/maintaining-glass-clear-plastic/

Tle27424102 · Answer

What is tsp?

Larry shriver · Answer

TriSodiumPhosphate

Helen Barrett · Answer

Use brasso or a brass polish.

My dad told me this trick. It removes fine scratches in glass so it should help to polish off your stains

Rob28647881 · Answer

Soft scrub...it works.

Jessie · Answer

Julane is correct, the glass, unfortunately, is now etched and there is little remedy at this stage..

Momentumjanitorial · Answer

Thanks William! I agree with you regarding the use of toothpaste. Yes, it really works in removal of stains and is an easy process to follow.

Shelli McWilliams · Answer

There is a way to remove TSP and bleach streak stains dryed on windows for awhile...

I used the recommended advice from Momentumjanitorial.......

The use of toothpaste removed the dryed streak stains... Thank God!!!!

It was very easy to do and a million dollar advice....Thank you so much!!!!

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

Here's a post that might help https://chascrazycreations.com/eco-friendly-window-and-mirror-cleaning/

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