Transform Your Cleaning Routine with This Simple Salt and Soap Trick

EchoMoraine Updated: 2025-06-15

8.Mirror and glass cleaning yields streak-free shine

While it might be difficult to get glass surfaces and mirrors streak-free, the salt and soap technique provides an unexpectedly good fix. This approach not only cleans thoroughly but also helps to stop the accumulation of static charge that frequently draws dust to these surfaces.
You'll want to make a more diluted form of the salt and soap mixture to clean glass and mirrors. Dissolve a tiny bit of salt in warm water first; next, add a few drops liquid soap. Using less soap than you would for other cleaning chores will help you to prevent leaving a residue on the glass.
Using a soft, lint-free cloth or a squeegee, dab this solution on the glass surface. While the soap breaks through any greasy residue, the salt in the mixture serves as a mild abrasive to help eliminate tough stains and fingerprints. Work in a circular motion, focussing especially on edges and corners where dirt often gathers.
Once cleaned, wipe any last bits of solution from the glass with a fresh, moist towel. To get the surface shiny free of streaks, follow right away with a dry, lint-free cloth or newspaper. The newspaper method is very successful since the soft enough paper fibres avoid scratching the glass while still abrasive enough to polish it efficiently.
This approach can be quite helpful for outdoor windows since it helps to prevent the accumulation of dirt and grime and helps to reject water. Though invisible, the salt residue left behind produces a small protective layer that makes dirt more difficult to adhere to the glass.
Glass shower doors also benefit from this cleaning approach since hard water stains and soap scum can be especially problematic. Frequent use of the salt and soap solution helps avoid the accumulation of these deposits, so extending the lifetime of clarity of your shower doors.
Always try in an inconspicuous location first; be careful applying this technique on tinted or coated glass surfaces. Regular use will help you to realise that keeping mirrors and glass perfectly clear becomes simpler and more fulfilling work.