How to Get Mold Off a Mirror

Mold spores can adhere to tiny particles of dust and dirt on a mirror. A clean mirror isn't conducive to mold growth because the surface isn't porous. But dust and dirt present on the surface of your mirror provide the fungus with a place to grow. To keep your mirror mold-free, you must keep it clean. You can get mold off your mirror with common household supplies, and enjoy your reflection without ugly mold stains ruining the view.

Things You'll Need

• Spray bottle
• Paper towels
• Bucket
• 2 tablespoons ammonia
• Clean cloths

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Spritz water on the mirror with a spray bottle to prevent mold spores from becoming airborne. Wipe the mold spores off with a paper towel. Discard the paper towel in a sealed trash can.

   • 2

     Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of warm water. Add 2 tablespoons of ammonia.

   • 3

     Dip a clean cloth in the diluted ammonia solution. Wring out the cloth to remove excess moisture.

   • 4

     Wipe the surface of the mirror with the ammonia-dampened cloth. Rinse the cloth as mold stains lift off the mirror. Add more ammonia solution and continue to clean the mirror to remove remaining mold spores and stains.

   • 5

     Dry the mirror with another cloth. Buff the glass to a shine with a second cloth, if desired.