Common glass cleaning mistakes that cause streaks – and how to fix them

Common Glass Cleaning Mistakes That Cause Streaks

🔍 Quick Answer: Glass cleaning streaks are caused by: wrong cloth (cotton leaves lint — use microfiber), circular wiping pattern (always S-strokes top to bottom), too much product, or cleaning in direct sunlight (product dries before you can buff). Asepsis Glass Cleaner (250ml makes 5L, ₹36/litre) with correct technique: zero streaks. Free delivery above ₹500 across 34 states.

Glass streaks are one of the most common cleaning frustrations in Indian homes. The good news: streaks are almost never caused by the product — they are caused by the technique. Getting streak-free glass is entirely about method.

The 5 Most Common Mistakes

  1. Using cotton or rough cloth — cotton leaves lint fibres on glass. Always microfiber.
  2. Wiping in circles — redeposits residue in circular rings visible in raking light. Always horizontal S-strokes.
  3. Too much product — excess glass cleaner leaves white haze when dry. One light spray is enough.
  4. Cleaning in direct sunlight — product dries before you can buff, leaving a dried residue streak.
  5. Dirty cloth — a cloth used for other surfaces deposits oils and residue onto glass. Dedicated glass cloth only.

For a complete mirror-specific guide, see our mirror cleaning guide. For shower glass and bathroom glass, see our shower screen glass cleaner guide.

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