It has many commercial uses, and it’s frequently used inpicture framesand shower doors in the home.

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Next, it’s time to properly clean your plexiglass.

Tip

Don’t use ammonia-based cleaners or other all-purpose glass cleaners on plexiglass.

Closeup of person wiping down plexiglass with a microfiber cloth

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Work slowly, and don’t wet the whole surface at once.

This will slowly and gently buff away the plexiglass scratch.

Wet a clean cloth with warm water and gently wipe down the plexiglass surface to finish.

Overhead of materials needed to clean plexiglass

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Once the surface has been rinsed clean, get ready to enjoy your sparkly clean plexiglass surface!

With that in mind, follow these three tips to keep your plexiglass clean longer.

Vinegar should not be used to clean plexiglass.

Wiping dust off of a plexiglass with a microfiber cloth

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Spraying plexiglass with glass cleaner

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Wiping off plexiglass with a new clean cloth

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Applying toothpaste to scratched areas of plexiglass

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Using a microfiber cloth to dry off the plexiglass

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