Glass Maintenance and Care Tips
When you invest in new glass fixtures, whether that’s windows, tabletops, mirrored walls, picture frames, shower enclosures
Glass Maintenance and Care Tips
When you invest in new glass fixtures, whether that’s windows, tabletops, mirrored walls, picture frames, shower enclosures, or any number of the offerings from Chippewa Glass & Mirror, you want to retain that shiny, like-new finish forever. However, after time, everything starts to collect dust, become fingerprinted, and grow dull. Thankfully, glass is a very resilient material and is not difficult to clean at home with the right supplies and knowledge! Here are some glass care tips from the professionals at Chippewa Glass & Mirror:
Caring for Glass
In general, caring for glass is not complicated, and you can accomplish regular maintenance and care in just a short amount of time. The most important thing to remember is to keep a mild, non-abrasive cleaning solution on hand for any glass you may have around the home. Some specialty glass may require a few extra steps and considerations for cleaning, including coated and tinted glass. For these types of glass, it’s important to remember to be extremely careful around the fragile tint or coating to ensure no abrasive particles are present when you’re cleaning. If you have special glass and want to know how to clean it, Chippewa Glass & Mirror can give you more details specific to your fixture.
Once you notice an area that needs maintenance, simply apply a very generous amount of cleaning solution to the glass, and then agitate the solution either by rubbing it around with a soft cloth that is free from abrasive material or a similarly clean and soft sponge. You can get the best cleaning results by using a circular motion, and don’t be afraid to use a little elbow grease, but keep it gentle.
Once the cleaner has worked its magic, be sure to remove the excess with water and a cloth or a window squeegee for large flat glass products. It’s important to remove all the cleaner and let all components around the glass dry out so that nothing is damaged from the cleaner left in excess.
Crystal Clear Results
Taking the simple steps of applying a generous amount of cleaner, agitating the cleaner with a soft sponge or cloth, then rinsing and drying the glass can ensure your glass or mirror is well protected from dirt, grit, and grime that may damage your glass over time. Seeing is believing with glass cleaning, so doing a visual inspection regularly can help you determine whether your glass needs maintenance. Additionally, if your glass fixture has extra components such as frames, hinges, or other non-glass pieces, performing a visual inspection of these to ensure all components are tight and well-sealed can help prevent your glass from future damage as well.
What Should I Do About Damaged Glass?
If your glass happens to be damaged, the first thing to do is contact a local glass provider such as Chippewa Glass & Mirror. In some cases, your glass fixtures can be repaired, and they may be under a warranty like those offered by Chippewa Glass & Mirror, which would be important to check. However, don’t fear if your glass doesn’t have a warranty, as the experts at Chippewa Glass & Mirror can either repair or replace the existing components and get your glass back to new in no time. If you have any questions about your glass fixtures and their maintenance or repair, contact the professionals at Chippewa Glass & Mirror, and we will be happy to help you on your glass journey!
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