How to Remove Scratches from Glass

Clean off the glass., Dampen a microfiber cloth., Squeeze a dot of toothpaste onto the cloth., Apply the toothpaste to the glass., Reapply the toothpaste., Clean off the glass.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Clean off the glass.

    Wash off the glass using a clean cloth, making sure the glass is clear of all debris.

    Allow the glass to dry before attempting to fix the scratch.
  2. Step 2: Dampen a microfiber cloth.

    Hold a clean, lint-free cloth under a faucet of lukewarm water.

    Squeeze the cloth until no more excess moisture drips from it.

    Any debris on the cloth, including dirt or lint, will rub off on the glass and cause an uneven abrasion or more scratches , Squeeze the tube until a pinky-sized dollop of toothpaste comes out.

    It is better to be cautious with the amount of toothpaste you use.

    You can always apply more later as you treat the scratch.White, non-gel varieties of toothpaste, particularly those with baking soda as an ingredient, are the best to use for scratch removal. , Place the cloth and the drop of toothpaste on the scratched area.

    Move the cloth in small, circular motions for 30 seconds., Check the area to see how it looks.

    You may need several applications of toothpaste in order to minimize the scratch.

    Repeat the steps, applying a drop of toothpaste to the towel and wiping it on the scratch in a circular motion for 30 seconds. , Get a fresh, clean cloth and wet it under the faucet.

    Squeeze out the excess moisture again, then take the damp cloth and pass it once over the glass.

    This makes the glass shine.

    Avoid pressing hard or moving in circles so you don’t push the toothpaste further into the glass.
  3. Step 3: Squeeze a dot of toothpaste onto the cloth.

  4. Step 4: Apply the toothpaste to the glass.

  5. Step 5: Reapply the toothpaste.

  6. Step 6: Clean off the glass.

Detailed Guide

Wash off the glass using a clean cloth, making sure the glass is clear of all debris.

Allow the glass to dry before attempting to fix the scratch.

Hold a clean, lint-free cloth under a faucet of lukewarm water.

Squeeze the cloth until no more excess moisture drips from it.

Any debris on the cloth, including dirt or lint, will rub off on the glass and cause an uneven abrasion or more scratches , Squeeze the tube until a pinky-sized dollop of toothpaste comes out.

It is better to be cautious with the amount of toothpaste you use.

You can always apply more later as you treat the scratch.White, non-gel varieties of toothpaste, particularly those with baking soda as an ingredient, are the best to use for scratch removal. , Place the cloth and the drop of toothpaste on the scratched area.

Move the cloth in small, circular motions for 30 seconds., Check the area to see how it looks.

You may need several applications of toothpaste in order to minimize the scratch.

Repeat the steps, applying a drop of toothpaste to the towel and wiping it on the scratch in a circular motion for 30 seconds. , Get a fresh, clean cloth and wet it under the faucet.

Squeeze out the excess moisture again, then take the damp cloth and pass it once over the glass.

This makes the glass shine.

Avoid pressing hard or moving in circles so you don’t push the toothpaste further into the glass.

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