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Turns out there are expert-recommended furniture and glass cleaning methods that can remove scratches from your favorite items.
No matter how hard we try to keep our furniture in pristine condition, we cannot prevent normal wear and tear. Often, scratches on furniture, glass and mirrors cause us a lot of concern.
It is difficult to find a way to quickly and effectively remove an existing scratch, especially on glass and wood surfaces. But it turns out there are expert-recommended methods for cleaning furniture and glass that can remove scratches from your favorite items.
Woman&Home talks about the means by which this can be done, to which a glass expert suggested simple and unconventional cleaning methods that allow you to remove scratches on various surfaces.
Toothpaste
It’s certainly not the most obvious choice when it comes to cleaning your home, but toothpaste is a surprisingly great tool for tackling minor scratches and scuffs.
Toothpaste is a mild abrasive, so it works well on surface scratches. To achieve the desired effect, the expert recommends applying a small amount of toothpaste to a soft sponge or cloth and working the scratch in a circular motion. After that, simply take a damp cloth and wipe off the excess from the treated area.
Baking soda and water
If you love deep cleaning around your home, you’re probably familiar with the power of baking soda. Not only does it work great on stubborn stains (try cleaning your carpets with baking soda to see for yourself), but it’s also useful for restoring damaged furniture.
Simply mix equal parts baking soda and water to create a thick paste that has the consistency of toothpaste. Then apply a small amount to the scratched area and buff in a circular motion, then wipe with a microfiber cloth.
Baking soda’s slightly abrasive consistency also makes it an excellent tool for cleaning glass stovetops, allowing you to quickly get rid of grease and burnt-on food debris. But this is precisely what makes it unsuitable for cleaning some delicate surfaces. Be sure to check what you can’t clean with baking soda to make sure you won’t scratch the delicate surface.
Clear nail polish
Sometimes the scratch is too deep to simply buff out, and in some glass items that use an abrasive such as baking soda, this can cause even deeper scratches. If this is the case, then filling the scratch will be your best option. For this, a glass expert recommends using clear nail polish.
Clear nail polish is a good way to fill in the scratch and make it less noticeable. Clean the glass first, then apply a thin layer of clear varnish to the scratch. Let it dry completely for an hour before taking nail polish remover and rubbing the scratch to remove any excess polish.
Oil
Oil (cosmetic or vegetable) can seep into tiny scratches and make them less noticeable. To do this, you will need to first clean the scratched area with soapy water and then apply a small amount of oil to a cloth and gently buff the scratch with it in a slow, circular motion. This process is very similar to processing and cleaning wooden spoons.
Keep doing this, applying gentle pressure, and then simply wipe off the excess oil once you’re done. You can always repeat this if necessary.
Banana peel
The peel can be used as an unusual but effective way to treat light surface scratches. The inside of a banana peel can sometimes help reduce the appearance of light scratches. Rub the inside of a banana peel onto the scratched area for 30 seconds to a minute, then wipe away any residue with a clean cloth.
