How To Remove Mirror From Medicine Cabinet Door

How to Remove a Mirror from a Medicine Cabinet Door

Medicine cabinet mirrors can accumulate grime, dust, and toothpaste splatter over time, making them look dingy and unkempt. If you're looking to give your medicine cabinet a fresh start, you'll need to know how to remove the mirror from the door. The good news is that this is a relatively simple task that can be completed in just a few minutes. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started: ### 1. Gather Your Tools Before you begin, you'll need to gather a few tools: * A putty knife or thin pry bar * A flat-head screwdriver * A pair of safety glasses * A clean cloth * A garbage bag ### 2. Put on Safety Glasses Before you start working, put on your safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying debris. ### 3. Remove the Cabinet Door Open the medicine cabinet and locate the hinges that attach the door to the cabinet. Use the screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the hinges in place. Once the screws are removed, carefully lift the door off the cabinet. ### 4. Lay the Door Flat Place the door on a flat surface, such as a table or countertop. Cover the surface with a clean cloth to protect it from scratches. ### 5. Locate the Mirror Clips On the back of the door, you'll see several clips that hold the mirror in place. These clips are usually made of plastic or metal. ### 6. Pry Off the Clips Using the putty knife or pry bar, carefully pry off the clips that hold the mirror in place. Be careful not to damage the mirror or the door. ### 7. Remove the Mirror Once all of the clips have been removed, you can carefully lift the mirror off the door. Be careful not to drop the mirror. ### 8. Clean the Mirror and Door Use a clean cloth to wipe down the mirror and the door. Remove any remaining adhesive or dirt. ### 9. Reattach the Mirror Once the mirror and door are clean, you can reattach the mirror to the door. To do this, simply align the mirror with the clips on the back of the door and press it into place. ### 10. Reinstall the Door Once the mirror is reattached, you can reinstall the door on the cabinet. To do this, simply align the hinges with the holes in the cabinet and insert the screws. Tighten the screws until the door is secure. ### 11. Dispose of the Garbage Dispose of the garbage bag containing the old clips and adhesive. ### Additional Tips * If you're having trouble prying off the clips, you can try using a heat gun to soften the adhesive. * Be careful not to use too much force when prying off the clips. You don't want to damage the mirror or the door. * If you're replacing the mirror, make sure to get a mirror that is the same size as the old mirror.