My bathroom mirror needed a cleaning this morning, but I had no wipes on hand. I read somewhere that shaving cream works on mirrors, so I gave it a test. Making sure that H wasn’t looking, I took hold of a can of his shaving cream. I then smeared a little bit of foam onto the mirror, then wiped it clean with tissue. It worked! My bathroom mirror was super clean. No more pesky dots and streaks. Yes! Now I know that can of shaving cream will come in handy for bathroom cleaning emergencies. You know, for when unexpected guests drop by.
Mirror mirror on the wall! Who’s the cleanest of them all? My bathroom mirror, thanks to H’s shaving cream. But, uh, don’t tell H okay? It’s our little secret. 😉
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
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at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Junnie
March 29, 2007 at 2:16 pm (17 years ago)Lagot ka!
Actually the trusty newspaper and water is a lot cheaper than H’s shaving cream
the ink and the newsprint mixed with water makes a clear cleaning up of bathroom mirrors. try it!
jojo
March 29, 2007 at 2:52 pm (17 years ago)i’m laziest when it comes to cleaning mirrors, coz it’s such a hassle using newspaper and water. so i guess shaving cream is a more convenient, though more expensive, option.
Toni
March 29, 2007 at 2:58 pm (17 years ago)Junnie: We don’t keep newspapers at home! And pang-emergency lang naman ‘tong shaving cream. 😉
Jojo: Yup, it is more expensive but more convenient. It’s great for when you’re in a cleaning rush.
tofubaby
March 29, 2007 at 4:42 pm (17 years ago)Great tip! I wil try this if my husband shall purchase a shaving cream. Unfortunately, he’s one of those who look tidy still even after not shaving for two months.
Leah
March 29, 2007 at 7:56 pm (17 years ago)Shaving cream is good to clean stains in carpets as well. We’ve tried it before.
“Stains in carpet can be a hassle to remove. Never rub a stain, just blot. Rubbing breaks down the fibers and spreads the stain. Remove most food stains with shaving cream. Spray on and resist the temptation to rub it in, then let it set for 15 minutes. Rinse with a vinegar and water solution.”
Daphne
March 29, 2007 at 8:07 pm (17 years ago)Oh good tip now where to find shaving cream?
There are no gents grooming products in this female only household hehe
kat
March 29, 2007 at 10:35 pm (17 years ago)i heard that before as well but never tried! glad to know it worked!
mare
March 29, 2007 at 11:04 pm (17 years ago)The 101 uses of shaving cream! I do the newspaper technique, it’s a great way to recycle.
Linnor
March 29, 2007 at 11:06 pm (17 years ago)That’s new. Kaya lang nobody uses shaving cream in the house… I guess the toilet paper will do for emergencies. I wipe the mirror using wet tissue then follow it with dry tissue. 😀
Emer
March 30, 2007 at 2:34 am (17 years ago)Hahaha! Patay ang shaving cream ni H.
L.A
March 30, 2007 at 11:00 am (17 years ago)Hi. We sent you the e-Ticket for the Philippine Blog Awards 2007. Please show this at the registration table. You will then be given two entrance tickets: one for you and another for your guest. If you have not received your e-Ticket or have any questions please email philippineblogawards [at] gmail [dot] com. Best of luck to you and your blog. See you there!
JMom
March 30, 2007 at 11:33 am (17 years ago)uy, mahal namang glass cleaner yan!
but that is good to know, as you said in case of emergency, like guests knocking at the door.
Toni
March 30, 2007 at 7:16 pm (17 years ago)Pang-emergency lang ‘to ha!!!
sha
March 30, 2007 at 7:34 pm (17 years ago)hello domestic diva keep a good macrofiber towel one wipe it cleans
am here at the ski slope french alps
rach
March 31, 2007 at 1:27 am (17 years ago)That’s an interesting tip. Never thought of that one before. Thanks!
lady cess
March 31, 2007 at 9:05 am (17 years ago)talaga? pero parang ang mahal namang panlinis ng mirror yan, hehehe! kunsabagay emergency lang naman.
share ko lang – glass cleaner is another easy and fast way to clean the bathroom sink and the toilet. sobrang shiny afterwards.
Jayme
March 31, 2007 at 11:52 pm (17 years ago)Hi! Your blog is such an informative read. Congratulations for winning the Philippine Blogging Awards!
😀
Girlie
April 1, 2007 at 12:25 am (17 years ago)Congratulations! it’s nice to have witnessed you walk up the stage to claim your award in the Philippine Blog Awards =)
Junnie
April 1, 2007 at 4:07 am (17 years ago)woohoo mirror mirror on the wall, congratulations for making Toni win them all!!!!
congratulations for a truly deserved award…! di ka ba natapilok ?
noemi
April 1, 2007 at 9:58 am (17 years ago)your category was so tough. All of you are great bloggers. Congrats.
on other note, I will use that cleaning tip for my bathroom mirror
Lani
April 1, 2007 at 12:01 pm (17 years ago)Congrats, Tons. I read from MarketManila’s blog that u won an award.
Jaypee
April 1, 2007 at 12:56 pm (17 years ago)Congratulations! 😀
petite
April 1, 2007 at 1:16 pm (17 years ago)ey, toni! i heard you won the blog award for home & living. i personally think that that category had most of the really good blogs…so it’s a really fantastic and well-deserved win for you.
congrats congrats! *toasts a glass of ice-cold shaken strawberry-flavored green tea* 
Frank A Hilario
April 1, 2007 at 2:18 pm (17 years ago)You were a winner. May I invite you to my feature story on the Blog Awards? Names and URLs included; with this, now you have mine.
Kay
April 5, 2007 at 9:26 am (17 years ago)Wow! that’s a great tip … that is so cool … I might have to try that as well.