There’s nothing better than luxuriating in a hot shower on a chilly morning. The only downside is when a cool mirror meets the warm steam of the shower, creating condensation and fog — a potential disruption to your post-shower skin care routine. Over time, letting condensation build up on your bathroom mirrors can damage them,…
Say Goodbye to Mirror Fog
You’ll want to begin with a spotless mirror. Spray it with glass cleaner and use a microfiber cloth to wipe the mirror in a side-to-side pattern. After the mirror is clean and dry, break out the shaving cream. Choose one with a thick and foamy consistency, such as Barbasol. Lather it onto your bathroom mirror in a thin and even layer. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
You can use those 10 minutes to wipe down frequently touched surfaces, such as the toilet handle, sink, light switches, and more. You might even have time to give the floor a quick sweep or vacuum, and dust any light fixtures or open shelves.
When the 10 minutes are up, lightly dampen a microfiber cloth. Use it to wipe the shaving cream off the bathroom mirror. Once it’s completely removed, use another clean cloth to dry the surface, if needed.
Thanks to the shaving cream, your mirror will stay clear and fog-free the next time you shower. The effect should last for a few weeks. Once your mirror starts fogging up again, you’ll know it’s time to reapply.
If you want to test out the hack, run a hot shower and let steam fill the room. Like magic, you’ll see how fog-resistant your bathroom mirror can be. Pro tip: You can use this trick to keep shower glass fog-free, too.
