Mirror Care and Cleaning
- The safest cleaner for a mirror is clean, warm water used with a soft cloth. An approved glass cleaner such as Sprayaway or similar products may be used. Be careful not to allow the edges of the mirror to get or remain wet over a period of time.
- Do not use any acid or alkali cleaners for mirror cleanup after installation. They can attack both the surface and edges as well as the backing of the mirror. And never use an abrasive cleaner on any mirror surface.
- Never spray any cleaner directly on to a mirror. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then wipe the mirror. This will also prevent "puddling" at the mirror edge where the cleaner could attack the backing.
- Always use soft, grit free cloths when cleaning a mirror to reduce chances of scratching the surface.
- Be sure to dry all joints and edges thoroughly to be certain no commercial cleaner comes in contact with the edge and backing.
- Do not use cleaners with heavy ammonia bases. These too can damage the mirror edges and backing.
Aluminum framing care and cleaning.
- Never use an abrasive cleaner of any kind. Although anodized aluminum and baked enamel paint finishes are exceptionally resistant to corrosion, discoloration and wear, their natural beauty and shine can be marred by harsh chemicals, abuse or neglect. Such conditions usually affect only the surface finish but do not reduce the service life of the aluminum. Many glass cleaners can damage anodized surfaces of the aluminum if allowed to remain on the metal for any length of time.
