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Glass surfaces are everywhere in our homes, fromwindowsto tabletops, vases toshower doors.

Removing one or two scratches is much easier than waiting until there are dozens.

These methods will remove shallow, superficial scratches on glass surfaces.

Person holding up a drinking glass with many scratches on it

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Clean the Glass

Clean the glass to remove any dust or debris that might cause additional scratches.

It is more abrasive than other methods and can add more scratches to the glass.

Use a commercial or homemade glass cleaner to remove dust and dirt.

Supplies needed for removing scratches from glass

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The polish will fill in the scratch making it less noticeable.

Tips to Keep Your Glass Surface Scratch-Free Longer

Spraying the scratched glass with glass cleaner

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Applying toothpaste to the scratched glass

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Drying off the scratched glass

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Mixing a baking soda cleaning paste

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Cleaning the glass before applying baking soda paste

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Applying baking soda paste to the scratched glass

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Cleaning the glass after using the baking soda paste

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Cleaning the glass off before applying metal polish

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Applying metal polish to a scratched glass

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Cleaning away the metal polish on the glass

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Cleaning a scratched glass

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Applying clear nail polish to a scratched glass

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Dabbing nail polish remover onto the glass

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Cleaned classes wiped dry with white microfiber cloth

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Melamine sponges on countertop

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