know this personally.
Surfaces Best Served By Each DIY Method
Here is what I have tested and where each of these methods excel:
• Mirrors: Alcohol/Silicone Solution
• Windows: Alcohol Solution/Rain Repellent Solution
• Shower Doors: Silicone/Hydrophobic Product
• Screens: Alcohol Solution (No Additives!)
Test a small area first, regardless of what surface you are cleaning.
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What Really Prevents Fingerprints
Let’s cut to the chase. Cleaning your glass is important for removing dirt and smudges, but that alone will not keep fingerprints off. Without something to repel oils, those fingerprints will come back faster than you can say “Why Did I Even Bother?”
Don’t waste your time trying the powder-based solutions; they’re not worth the effort. And while vinegar is a great cleaner, it offers no resistance to oils. If you want a DIY solution for a glass cleaner that is also fingerprint resistant, try combining alcohol
