What methods can be used to solve the fogging of mirrors, how to identify anti-fog mirrors and how to maintain them?

The bathroom is often foggy and the mirror is often blurred. Is there any way to solve the mirror fogging phenomenon?

Anti-fogging method for true and false mirrors;

In your own bathroom, divide the mirror into several areas, smear various legendary "secret weapons" respectively, and then turn on the steam switch or hot water faucet in the shower room. After a while, the results came out.

1, potato

Rumor: Slice potatoes, smear the juice of potatoes on the mirror, and then wipe it off with a dry cloth to prevent water vapor.

Test results: almost no effect.

Analysis: Potatoes contain starch, which will leave white marks on the mirror after smearing. At the same time, it has little effect on fog prevention, so this method is not recommended.

Step 2: candles

Rumor: after buying a mirror, first smear it in one direction with a candle, and after a few minutes, gently wipe off the candle trace with a soft cloth to prevent water vapor.

Test results: it has a certain effect.

Analysis: Although candles have a certain anti-fog effect, wiping candles on the mirror will leave traces, which in itself will affect the normal use of the mirror. Therefore, even if it has anti-fog effect, this method is not worth recommending.

3. Moisturizing cream

Rumor: coating a thin layer of moisturizing cream on the mirror and wiping it off can prevent water vapor.

Test results: it has a certain effect.

Analysis: This method is better than nothing, but it will affect the transparency of the mirror after painting, and the anti-fog effect is limited. After 20 seconds, the mirror will become blurred again.

4. Detergent

Rumor: Dip a dry rag into a proper amount of detergent and apply it on the mirror surface, then wipe it evenly. After the cleaning agent stays for a period of time, it will form an isolation layer to isolate the mirror surface from the water vapor in the air, which can play an anti-fog role.

Test results: the effect is very good.

Analysis: It is recommended not to dilute the detergent when smearing, but to wipe it with a dry cloth after smearing. The active ingredients contained in Xijieling can effectively prevent water vapor from condensing on the mirror surface, so it can play an anti-fog role.

Test results: Among the tested samples, the area coated with detergent has the longest antifogging time and the best effect. And the water vapor dissipates the fastest.

How to identify anti-fog mirror

Mirrors are divided into aluminum mirrors and silver mirrors according to materials. The silver mirror has bright mirror surface and high mercury density, which is easy to closely adhere to the glass and is not easy to get wet, so it can be used for a long time. At present, most waterproof mirrors on the market are silver mirrors. Because the aluminum layer of aluminum mirror is easy to oxidize, the mirror surface is dark, and the aluminum layer is not closely attached to the glass. If the sealing seam is not tight, water will enter through the gap, and the aluminum layer will peel off after the water enters, and the mirror surface will be easily deformed.

Not all the waterproof mirrors people talk about are fog-proof. Due to the low mirror temperature, it is inevitable to encounter hot air and fog. The real anti-fog mirrors sold in the market are basically equipped with electric heating devices at the back, which are expensive.

How to maintain the mirror

Mirror glass is usually cut before use. Where it is cut by glass cutter, water vapor will easily enter the mirror from the side. After a long time, it will corrode the mirror surface and produce mildew spots and rust spots. Therefore, after buying a mirror, you might as well paint one side of the mirror and the back at the same time.

Usually, the mirror surface is often wiped with a dry soft cloth to keep the mirror dry and tidy. Try not to wipe with a wet cloth, otherwise the mirror will be blurred and the glass will be easily corroded.