Cleaning Methods

[Underaglassbell]

Hi,

I put my first display cabinet together this afternoon, which I'm quite happy with now that it's assembled and in-situ.




Unfortunately the glass panels have (alas) a good number of finger prints visible.
- I found this cloth which I have now bought: https://www.amazon.co.uk/E-cloth-Glass-and-Polishing-Cloth/dp/B002KQ5CIW

The instructions that came with the cabinet note not to use cleaners, so I'm just curious as to what products you all use for the best results when cleaning your cabinet(s)?


Thanks

 

[EVILFACE]

Windex.

 

[Fett73]

I use these, no additives needed. The old fashioned way would be to use a newspaper, as the printing ink has cleaning ability when it comes to glass. Best done while assembling and use the cloths/newspaper to hold the glass and avoid the finger prints to begin with whenever possible.

 

[surfin4]

I tried the newspaper method and its its hit and miss looks great in the day, but at night it shows up any streaks or smudges, the best results i got were warm soapy water and a squidgy, leaves no streaks.

 

[Underaglassbell]

I use these, no additives needed. The old fashioned way would be to use a newspaper, as the printing ink has cleaning ability when it comes to glass. Best done while assembling and use the cloths/newspaper to hold the glass and avoid the finger prints to begin with whenever possible.

Ah, why didn't I think of the microfibre option - When I'm not spending my hard earned monies on Figures and the like, it tends to be going on photography gear, so as you might expect I have a few micofibre cloths in my camera cases.

I tried the newspaper method and its its hit and miss looks great in the day, but at night it shows up any streaks or smudges, the best results i got were warm soapy water and a squidgy, leaves no streaks.

Yeah, same, I mean the glass came with a paper backing in the packaging which I used in the same way, but unfortunately it didn't stop a good number of paw prints showing up. I think it's worst when you light the glass up with the LED, and then you see the /damage/.

When the e-cloth arrives I will clean the glass shelves and also try using gloves when refiting and then use the mirco fibre cloth on any missed marks - Hopefully that should do the trick!

 

[Pixelpiper]

I've tried most things. Only ONE thing cleans perfectly every time and seems to leave glass clean and invisible for months (and months). Invisible Glass cleaner by Stoner. In Canada, I buy it at Costco (6 cans to a pack - split it with someone). [hyperbole]By comparison, Windex is like cleaning the glass with spit and a dirty shop rag.[/hyperbole] It's just absolutely and insanely better than anything else.

Available at Amazon, Staples and more.

 

[CTO15]

Windex.

yup same.

For wood surfaces, I use Pledge.

To dust my figures, I use makeup brushes of various sizes. Gets the job done.

 

[Underaglassbell]

I've tried most things. Only ONE thing cleans perfectly every time and seems to leave glass clean and invisible for months (and months). Invisible Glass cleaner by Stoner. In Canada, I buy it at Costco (6 cans to a pack - split it with someone). [hyperbole]By comparison, Windex is like cleaning the glass with spit and a dirty shop rag.[/hyperbole] It's just absolutely and insanely better than anything else.

Available at Amazon, Staples and more.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'm UK based, so not sure if we get that over here.

Same with Windex, probably a EU/UK version.



I have to say the 'E-Cloth' I purchased is very good. Essentially you spray the glass with water (I use one of those generic plant sprayers) and then wipe dry with the E cloth, it leaves no streaks and does deliver the desired affect.

Link again in case someone else is interested: https://www.amazon.co.uk/E-cloth-Glass-and-Polishing-Cloth/dp/B002KQ5CIW
- It boasts 300 cleans, but I wager it would do more having tried it out.

Very no nonsense which is what I like lol

 

[Pixelpiper]

I'd prefer not to use anything harsh either, so it was kind of a last resort using the spray. Two large panes of glass I had custom made were delivered dirty because the producer's cleaning machine was down for the week - it just wouldn't clean up very well until I used the Invisible Glass - and since I now had it, I've been using it on everything and the results, like I mentioned, have been spectacular and long-lasting.

 

[kl241]

Get a spray bottle and fill it with 1/4 rubbing alcohol and dilute it with 3/4 of distilled water. It's the perfect glass cleaner and leaves no streaks because there is no amonia like in Windex and no chemicals from tap water. I use it to clean anything glass from Detolfs to mirrors. Best part is, it's cheap!

 

[Underaglassbell]

Get a spray bottle and fill it with 1/4 rubbing alcohol and dilute it with 3/4 of distilled water. It's the perfect glass cleaner and leaves no streaks because there is no amonia like in Windex and no chemicals from tap water. I use it to clean anything glass from Detolfs to mirrors. Best part is, it's cheap!

May try this method. There are some stubborn finger print marks visible on the glass shelves which will not wipe away with the e-cloth / water method (very annoying hah).

Thanks

 

[316what]

I use undoubtedly the best cleaning method there is:









































my wife.

 

[Pixelpiper]

Touché!