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bpmom
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Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
Brain-freeze this week. I was wiping down the bathroom sink with Tilex and then I used the Tilex on the mirror instead of the Windex.
Created a foggy appearance even after I sprayed Windex again and wiped it down. Gets worse after someone showers and the condensation occurs. Any suggestions?
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Posted 9/6/12 10:39 AM  |
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Re: Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
maybe clean them with vinegar, then try windex again?
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| Posted 9/6/12 10:51 AM |
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ny55angel
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Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
I would try either vinegar or ammonia with hot water a few times, drying in between. Also clean with newspaper not paper towels (sounds strange but I had a dull mirror that had build up on it, and after a few times it worked)
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| Posted 9/6/12 12:32 PM |
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KLSbear
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Re: Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
Is there an 800# on the bottle? I'd call the makers of Tilex and ask them for suggestions. I'd guess you're not the first one and they may have answers.
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| Posted 9/7/12 12:12 AM |
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tourist
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Re: Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
Posted by ny55angel
I would try either vinegar or ammonia with hot water a few times, drying in between. Also clean with newspaper not paper towels (sounds strange but I had a dull mirror that had build up on it, and after a few times it worked)
Doesn't Tilex have bleach in it? If so, don't do this. It will cause a chemical reaction with either vinegar or ammonia.
Try rinsing with a lot of water.
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| Posted 9/7/12 10:38 AM |
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caps612
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Re: Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
try vinegar or ammonia diluted with water. or try dryer sheets.
Message edited 9/7/2012 11:15:35 AM.
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| Posted 9/7/12 11:15 AM |
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ny55angel
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Re: Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
Posted by tourist
Posted by ny55angel
I would try either vinegar or ammonia with hot water a few times, drying in between. Also clean with newspaper not paper towels (sounds strange but I had a dull mirror that had build up on it, and after a few times it worked)
Doesn't Tilex have bleach in it? If so, don't do this. It will cause a chemical reaction with either vinegar or ammonia.
Try rinsing with a lot of water.
Some do, the regular bathroom cleaner doesn't. so depending on which type she used, there might be.
Maybe just super hot water a bunch of times to get the majority of it off. Then there wouldn't be as much of a reaction.
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| Posted 9/7/12 1:24 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
Try shaving cream!
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| Posted 9/7/12 1:24 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
you and your DH of all people hsould be able to figure this out!
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| Posted 9/7/12 6:04 PM |
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bpmom
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Re: Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
Posted by julz33
you and your DH of all people hsould be able to figure this out!
I know!! Problem is he looks at the mirrors and thinks they're clean.  so I'm on my own to experiment.
I ended up letting the film dry and wiped it off with clean rags, Karate Kid style (wax on, wax off).I'll see how they look tomorrow after showers.
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| Posted 9/7/12 10:25 PM |
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Accidentally used Tilex instead of Windex on mirrors -- how to fix?
Magic eraser? Lol
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| Posted 9/8/12 6:45 PM |
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