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How to Clean Gazing Balls

Gazing globes, also known as gazing balls, garden globes or garden balls, can accent your lawn or garden with a whimsical touch. Keeping your gazing globe clean can better showcase its reflective qualities. Read more to learn how.

Things You'll Need

  • Soft cloths or Chamois
  • • Soap and Water
  • • Glass or Stainless Steel Cleaner
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Instructions

    • 1

      Determine what your gazing globe is made from. You will want to use a cleaner specific to the material your globe consists of, to prevent streaking on the reflective service. Most globes are made of glass or stainless steel.

    • 2

      If your gazing globe is on a decorative stand, remove the globe and wipe dirt from stand with soap and water.

    • 3

      Wipe excess dirt from surface of ball with a clean chamois. This may be enough to enhance the ball’s shine. If the ball is still dirty or cloudy, proceed to step four.

    • 4

      Spray surface of ball with appropriate cleaner and wipe clean with chamois. Follow the directions on the cleaner carefully to prevent streaking or staining.

    • 5

      Make sure ball is dry before replacing it on stand. Leaving moisture or drops of cleaner on the gazing globe might leave spots or streaks.

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