You might be surprised to learn how easy it is to repair scratches, and restore your glass products to their original, flawless finish.
Although glass is a high performance and extremely versatile material – suited to a huge variety of domestic products and home features – its major drawback is scratches.
Scratches can quickly ruin the aesthetic of your glass windows, tables, splashbacks or induction hobs.
But, you might be surprised to learn how easy it is to repair scratches, and restore your glass products to their original, flawless finish.
Keep reading to find our comprehensive guide on how to repair scratches on glass in the home, and the most effective ways to prevent glass scratches in the first place.
The most common methods for repairing scratched glass
Repairing scratches on glass can be achieved quickly and easily.
You can achieve this through a number of different DIY methods, depending on how deep and severe the scratches are. Please note, the methods below are not guaranteed to work in all situations.
The bicarbonate of soda method:
(For lighter scratches)
- Mix together bicarbonate of soda with a small amount of water, until a paste is formed.
- Using a soft cloth or sponge, apply the paste to the scratch. Gently rub the paste into the scratch, using small circular motions.
- Rinse the area with water, until all of the paste is removed.
The toothpaste method:
(For lighter scratches)
- Apply a small amount of toothpaste directly onto the scratch.
- Using a soft cloth or sponge, gently rub the toothpaste into the scratch, using small circular motions.
- Rinse the area with water, until all of the toothpaste is removed.
The metal polish method:
(For lighter scratches)
- Choose a metal polish that does not have any abrasive particles.
- Apply a small amount of polish directly onto the scratch.
- Using a soft cloth or sponge, gently rub the polish into the scratch, using small circular motions.
- Rinse the area with water, until all of the polish is removed. Then, wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Specialised glass scratch remover:
(For deeper scratches)
- Choose a specialised glass scratch remover, such as cerium oxide.
- If you’re using cerium oxide, mix the product with water (following the manufacturer’s instructions).
- Apply the mixture to the scratch, using a soft cloth and rubbing in circular motions.
- Rinse the area thoroughly with water, until all of the product is removed.