How to Remove Glue From Mirror

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How to Remove Glue From Mirror

Having glue on your mirror can ruin it in some ways because it will get in the way of the image of you it is trying to show. Removing flue from your mirror is that hard if you think about it. Removing a sticker from your mirror is totally different from removing glue residue or dried-up glue.

Dried-up liquid glue will be the easiest to remove because it is in a solid state, while glue residue from stickers might be a little extra work. But no worries, this article will remove the glue from your mirrors without leaving any residue at all or damaging your mirror.

Best Ways To Get Glue Off Your Mirror 

Below you will find 7 different methods that I have used before to remove glue from my mirrors both in my room and bathroom without leaving any residue behind or scraping the window. Let us begin.

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Tools You Will Need For Some Methods:

Method 1. Use Goo Gone

Goo gone is a well known cleaning product that breaks down the properties of most glue. It is actually really easy to use and will get the glue off your mirror in less than 5 minutes. When using the goo gone, spray a generous amount on the mirror and let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes to do its work.

After the few minutes are up, you can use a piece of cloth or a strong sheet of paper towel and wipe the glue off your mirror. If large chunks of glue were on the mirror, you can pick them off and wipe the small pieces off. If some pieces of the glue seem harder to come off, just add more goo gone and let it sit a little longer, and it should wipe right off.

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Method 2. Nail Polish Remover To Get Glue Off Mirror

Nail polish remover is a strong chemical that works similarly to paint thinner but is weaker and safer to use around humans. Nail polish remover goes as acetone sometimes, you might get confused. The nail Polish remover will break down the glue to a point where you can just wipe it off or scrape it off.

When scraping the glue off the mirror, you can use a razor blade or a painter scraper to get it off, which is much safer. Most of the time, you can even use your fingernail to get it off if it is not a large area covered in glue.

Method 3 . Use A Heat Gun

A heat gun should be in every host hold because you can use it to do so many things. It Melts paint, softens glue, makes glue or stickers sticky again, and can be used to dry spilled on your clothes or other surfaces fast.

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When using a heat gun to remove glue from your mirror, you need to keep it at least 8 inches away from the mirror because the heat can actually crack the mirror. Put the heat gun on the lowest heat setting and move it over the glue for a few seconds. Then you can scrape it off or rub it off with a cloth or paper towel.

Method 4. Use A Blow Dryer

Using a blow dryer to remove glue from your mirror is similar to using a heat gun. A blow dryer will be in your wife’s drawer lying around. Just hold the blow dryer about six inches away from the mirror and heat the glue up, and wipe it off. Scraping it off with a razor blade will be easier but be careful when holding the razor blade.

Method 5. Scrape The Glue Off The Mirror

This might be the first idea that came to your mind, and you are not wrong. Most of the methods listed here will involve scraping or wiping, but they will soften up the glue so that it can be scraped off much easier. Scraping off the glue will work, but you will need to put in a little more elbow work.

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Using a knife will not work that well because you cannot get it as flat and level, so you risk damaging the mirror. I recommend ordering a scraping tool that painters use and scraping the glue off your mirror if you are not in any rush to get it off.

Method 6. Use Ice To Get The Glue Off The Mirror 

Glue reacts to the temperatures it is around. If it gets too hot, it will melt and fall off, and if it gets too cold, it will lose its sticking function. You might be wondering how you are going to use ice on the mirror. Well, you can either use an ice pack or make an ice pack at home if you do not have one.

Making a homemade ice pack is easy. All you need to do is place some ice cubes in a ziplock bag and close it. Now you can place the ice pack on the glue and hold it on it for a minute or two, and the glue should lose its stickiness and fall right off.

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Method 7 Rubbing Alcohol To Get Glue Off Mirror 

Another great method to get the glue off mirrors is the use of rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is similar to how I need to polish would work, but it is actually much safer to use to get the glue off the mirror. The only drawback is you will have to let the rubbing alcohol sit on the glue for at least 10 minutes for it to loosen up.

Once the 10 minutes are up, you can scrape the glue off the mirror or wipe it off with a wet microfiber cloth with warm water, and it should come off pretty easily. Repeat the process if the glue is left behind when you wipe it off.

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Final Thoughts:

A mirror is vital in every house, and if you have something on it, break up what you see. Then you need to get it off as soon as possible. Removing glue from a mirror is quite easy, and you can do it without damaging or breaking the mirror, just make sure when you’re removing the glue, the mirrors either lead flat or you’re not applying too much pressure to it while it’s on the wall if it’s hanging.

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