How Do I Clean Glass?

First, use a chamois or a clean damp cloth to gently dust the surface. The moisture will help to prevent the glass from collecting dust.

Be sure to wear protective gloves in the next step. You can either use a specially formulated glass cleaner or a water and ammonia solution. Follow all safety instructions because both are hazardous to skin and eyes. To prepare an ammonia solution for a spray bottle, use one part of ammonia to 16 parts of water. A recipe for windows and mirrors is one tablespoon of water to one quart of water.

You can increase the ammonia component if your glass is especially dirty. Use a clean soft cloth or sponge. It is essential that there is no debris on the cloth or sponge that could scratch your glass.

Next, rinse with water using a soft cloth. Dry with a clean soft cloth. Clean your glassware regularly to keep it from collecting dust and to prevent scratches.