How to Fix a Scuffed Place on Glass

Scuff marks on glass occur on high-usage surfaces, such as mirrors, sliding glass patio doors and windows. The scuff marks distort images when you look through them and also become more noticeable and distracting after you clean the glass. Clean the scuff mark thoroughly before you fix it; dirt or grit scratches the glass and worsens the scuff mark. Use the opportunity, when you fix the scuff mark, to clean the rest of the glass as well. The materials you need are household items readily available in many homes.

Things You'll Need

• Liquid dish soap
• Soft, absorbent sponge
• Soft cloth
• Baking soda
• White distilled vinegar

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Clean the scuff-marked glass with a solution of 1 quart hot water and 1 tsp. liquid dish soap; mix it well without raising suds.

   • 2

     Dampen a soft absorbent sponge with the solution and scrub the scuff mark clean.

   • 3

     Rinse the detergent solution from the glass by wiping it off with a soft cloth dampened in hot water.

   • 4

     Polish the scuff mark clean with a soft absorbent cloth.

   • 5

     Apply baking soda to a sponge and gently rub the scuff mark on the glass.

   • 6

     Spray the scuff mark with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and water.

   • 7

     Wipe the scuff mark clean and polish it with a soft absorbent cloth.