How do you clean old stained glass windows?
Mix a lot of distilled water with a little dish soap in the bowl. Then soak the cloth in it for a couple seconds, wringing it out as you pull it out of the bowl. Ideally, you want to have a damp– not wet– cloth for cleaning the surface of your stained glass window(s).
Can you use Windex on stained glass?
Do not clean stained glass with an abrasive material as it will remove or scratch the patina on the metal. Never use vinegar, ammonia (e.g., windex) or any acid-based cleanser, as these can destroy the came or solder that is holding the piece together.
How do you remove oxidation from stained glass?
The best way I have found for removing the corrosion is to use baking soda. Baking soda is not as abrasive as a cleanser and will not scratch the glass. You will need a small scrub brush or very fine steel wool.
How do you keep stained glass solder shiny?
2. Then clean with 91% isopropyl (skin antiseptic) alcohol and cotton balls. Use only one cotton ball at a time and make sure to scrub the solder joints as well as clean the glass. The solder should look shiny.