Stepping out of the bath or shower only to find a foggy mist on your bathroom mirror is an age-old problem. You’ll be pleased to know that it doesn’t have to stay that way. With a little pre-planning, it’s easy to stop your bathroom mirror from steaming up, leaving your bathroom mirror cabinets free from condensation even after the hottest of showers or the longest of baths.
Table of contents:
- How NOT to clear steamed-up bathroom mirrors
- How to stop a bathroom mirror from steaming up
- Other low-cost suggestions for keeping mirrors fog-free
How NOT to clear steamed-up bathroom mirrors
Firstly, don’t make the mistake of trying to wipe your mirror clear with your damp towel, as this will leave streaks and spears. Don’t use toilet paper or paper towels to clear the foggy mirror either. This will leave a residue of tiny white bits peppered across the mirror and, if not cleaned off, will dry and become stuck to the mirror. Yuck!
How to stop a bathroom mirror from steaming up
There are a few simple and easy ways to keep your bathroom mirror from steaming up.
Car spray or lotion
Use a specialist spray or lotion that’s sold primarily for use in the car or to prevent car windscreens from fogging up. These can be great for bathroom mirrors to keep them demisted. You can pop a bottle in the bathroom cabinet and apply it to your bathroom mirror as part of your weekly cleaning routine to help you achieve clear mirrors after every bath or shower.
Washing-up liquid (neat)
Apply washing-up liquid neat for the mirror (no added water) from the bottle onto one cloth and then wipe the excess off with another clean cloth. Once buffed clear, this method will give your mirror a week or two of protection from misting up post-shower.
Foaming shaving gel
Foaming shaving gel is also another product which helps prevent steamy mirrors. Similar to the washing-up liquid, apply directly to the mirror and work across the mirror, then remove any excess with a clean cloth.
Other low-cost suggestions for keeping mirrors fog-free
- A 50-50 vinegar-water solution, which works for a few days, albeit with a bit of an aroma.
- Lemon juice is another alternative which would give a fresher smell than the vinegar option.
- Another better-smelling option is to spray a small amount of Febreze onto the mirror and wipe clean.
Finally, if you don’t fancy the routine of pre-prepping your bathroom mirrors on a weekly/fortnightly basis, then a battery-powered window vacuum could be the best solution and much safer than taking a hairdryer into the bathroom (not a good idea in any circumstances). The window vac will remove the mist moisture from the mirror, windows, shower screen and tiles easily and quickly. These are particularly good in hard water areas, as removing the water off these surfaces immediately after using the bathroom will prevent a build-up of limescale.
Now you know how to effectively demist a bathroom mirror; check out our guide on everything you need to know about cleaning your bathroom to complete the entire room!
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