HOW TO CLEAN AlSiO COATED FRONT SURFACE MIRRORS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Cleaning risks scratching the reflective surface of an optical mirror. If possible, avoid touching the mirror surface altogether and use a rubber bulb to blow dust off the surface. A bulb may be purchased at a local photography store.

If additional cleaning is needed to remove smudges from the surface of the mirror, start with a soft tissue like white Kleenex, fold the tissue in half along its main crease then again by a 1/4 and 1/8 and 1/16 of its original size.

Wet the Kleenex with lacquer thinner, which can be purchased at a hardware store, by inverting the bottle over the tissue a few times. The tissue should be wet but not dripping wet.

Gently wipe the mirror surface with the tissue to remove dust particles and finger prints. Do not wipe the entire surface and keep wiping to an absolute minimum to avoid light scratching. If done correctly, this method should not leave any streaks or spots.