Glass doors in refrigerators and freezers are prone to getting condensation on them. For businesses such as floral shops, supermarkets and convenience stores, this fog on the glass is unattractive and obstructs the customer’s view of their products and may reduce impulse buys. Why do glass doors get condensation? An important fact to keep in mind is that warmer air is able to hold more moisture than colder air. The “dew point” is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated and can’t hold any more water vapor and some of the water vapor must condense into a liquid form. The dew point is always lower than (or equal to) the air temperature. For example, glass of ice water will begin to sweat in a warm room because the air coming into contact with the glass is cooled to the dew point. This will cause the air to lose its capacity for holding moisture and condensate will stick to the glass. The exact same thing happens when the colder surface of your glass doors meets the warmer air in your building.
How do I fix this problem? You may find that wiping windows down a few times a day may be all that is required, but this is not a permanent solution. Try slightly raising the temperature in the walk-in cooler. This will also raise the surface temperature of the doors, possibly to a temperature that will not cause water to condense on them. If that doesn’t help, you may also try lowering the temperature in your building. A colder setting on the air conditioning may help to pull more moisture from the air near your walk-in cooler. You may also try using a dehumidifier in your building to help remove excess moisture in the air. A damaged door gasket could let in warm moist air into your walk-in. This air will cool to the dew point and lose its excess moisture which will create fog. If you have heated doors, a foggy door could indicate your heater wire needs to be replaced. Some heated glass doors have anti-sweat controllers that may not be working properly. 3. Buy new glass doors.
If you are in the market for new glass doors, consider getting a model with heated glass or an anti-fog coating. In high humidity conditions, these coatings will cause condensation to form a clear layer instead of droplets that give the appearance of fog. Major manufactures such as Anthony and Styleline offer models of glass doors designed not to sweat. In addition, newer doors are generally better insulated which will cause the surface to be less cool and less prone to condensation buildup. 11 oz. Frosted Glass Spray Paint Add privacy protection to glass Use to create an etched glass appearance Full frost effect appears within 10 minutes of application The Rust-Oleum Specialty 11-oz. Flat Clear Frosted Glass Aerosol Paint is designed to add a semi-transparent coating to glass windows, mirrors and more. It is great for indoor applications and helps create the look of custom-etched glass when applied with stencils. The paint dries to the touch in just 5 minutes for quick and efficient applications and covers areas up to 12 sq. ft.
Oil-based formula is great for use with stencils Designed for windows, mirrors, shower doors and more Dries in as little as 5 minutes for efficient applications Provides coverage for areas up to 12 sq. ft. Actual paint colors may vary from on-screen and printer representations Use and Care Manual Coverage Area (sq. ft.): Will this work on the interior side of a glass fixture with three light bulbs (it's an indoor fixture)? Rust-Oleum Specialty Frosted Glass can withstand temperatures up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. As long as the fixture is not exceeding 200 degrees you can certainly use this for your application. Can I spray this on a light fixture? If the glass surface to be painted does not reach temperatures of over 200°F, then Rust-Oleum Frosted Glass Spray Paint is suitable for your application. can this be used for a entry light? Rust-Oleum Specialty Frosted Glass Spray Paint is designed for interior use only.
If the painted surface will not be exposed to the elements of the outdoors, it will hold up and work for your application. Does spray cause window seal to unseal. No, I have not had that happen on my windows. Can I use this for outside glass balustrade glass?We do not recommend applying this product to outdoor surfaces as it will not withstand the outdoor elements. Can I use to frost glass to hang off a chandelier where the glass would be 2" from a light bulb? The frost would be on the side away from the bulb. Rust-Oleum Specialty Frosted Glass Spray Paint can withstand temperatures of up to 200°F. If the glass surface of the chandelier does not reach temperatures that high then yes, this product can be used. Will this work on plastic that's clear and I want it too look more of a frost white color? No, Rust-Oleum Specialty Frosted Glass Spray Paint is designed for glass or plexiglass surfaces only. Instead, use Rust-Oleum Specialty Paint for Plastic Spray Paint.
This spray paint is ideal for your application and available in white. Can I spray this on the inside of an outdoor lamp post fixture to obscure light with 15 watt bulbs? While this could work as long as you don't have more than about 2 bulbs, a safer easier way would be to get frosted bulbs. 11 oz. Frosted Glass Spray Paint Questions - page 2 11 oz. Frosted Glass Spray Paint Reviews - page 20Mineral deposits and detergents can build up on glass and result in an ugly white film. This is a guide about removing cloudy film on glass.6 Articles All Articles RelevanceAll ArticlesSolutionsQuestionsNewestOldestMost HelpfulLeast HelpfulMost AnswersFewest AnswersBest AnswersRelevanceSolutionsThis guide contains the following solutions. Have something to add? Please share your solution!Tip: By Myrna2 FlagTo clean old windows that have a cloudy film, use Easy Off oven cleaner or any other that has LYE in it. Wet the window pane with wet cloth and spray oven cleaner over area.
Leave set a minute or so and wipe off. If the film is not entirely off then repeat or leave on a little longer. I got this tip from a professional window washer. He also stated that a fine steel wool and straight ammonia will also remove the cloudiness from window panes if it isn't inside a double insulated window. By Lorelei from Georgetown, OH Comment guest (Guest Post) Flag0Will this work if you're trying to remove hard water deposits from the outside sprinklers? Reply QuestionsHere are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community or ask a new question.Question: By Elizabeth0 FlagI have a small, old glass bowl that was my mother's. I would like to know how to clean the whitish film from it. I have tried using vinegar and hot water with no success and wonder if anyone can help me. Perhaps a baking soda mixture may do the trick? Thanks for any help you may be able to give to me. By fanceefree Answer By Frances Adams Flag0I do know that the denture tablets trick will work--it may not get all off, but will make a big difference.
Just don't try anything that will ruin it---better to have a stained family item, than none! Reply By Donna Ehr Smith Flag0Could be etching on the glass from a dishwasher. This can happen to all glass items. this would be permanent. Reply By Cricket Flag0I'm not sure what the product is, but many car window repair places say they can make small cracks disappear. I have also seen the same thing offered for eye glasses. If you could find out what they use, maybe it would remove these etchings from the dishwasher. Just remember you'd never be able to use it for edibles anymore, but it would be beautiful for centerpieces.Related Content Reply By Kim McGrantham Flag0Try a magic eraser. If that doesn't work then try scratch free comet. I clean houses for a living and these 2 things usually work on everything. Reply By Janene Flag0Use LemiShine from Walmart. Got the film off all of my dishes/glasses so now I use it all the time. Look for it with the dishwasher detergents. Reply By daniel.hicks6777 Flag0Use barkeepers friend let it sit for 3 to 4 minutes before cleaning it off best kept secret Reply By Rita L. Flag0White film on windows Reply Question: By Jodi0 FlagI got a really great deal on a 40 gallon aqaurium setup.
I have noticed the tank glass is cloudy, and need some solutions to properly clean the glass. I have tried vinegar and warm water without success. I would really appreciate any help. Answer By marisa Flag0I always use table salt to scrub with. Sometimes I use a Brillo pad too. I know it's not recommended but if your rinse it well it will be fine. I have also used Magic Erasers. I have had aquariums for 30 years and never any problems. Reply By Janice C. Flag0You might try CLR. It's supposed to be environmentally friendly and it's available at lots of places, Walgreen's, etc. Reply guest (Guest Post) Flag0I have worked and made aquariums for yrs. The thing is, is it plexi-glass or glass?. If it's plexi glass, do not use anything but the softest suff for teflon pans. It scratches really easily. Fill it & let the water sit on it for a few days, then use something really gentle. If you use any cleaning products on it, the plexi-glass will absorb it, then you might have many fish or whatever, die.
If it's glass, do mostly the same thing. Let the water do the work, with maybe some bleach in it. After a few days, just clean with these cleaning pads for glass aquariums & rinse really well, before putting any animal life in it. Reply By Cassie Flag0The aquarium that I got from my sister had the cloudy look and rings in it and I took just plain baking soda and scrubbed the glass real good and it cleaned right up and rinsed real good to be sure I got all of the baking soda out. Reply Question: 0 FlagI bought some clear bowls from the thrift store. They are really nice, however they have this film on them like they have been sitting in the cupboard for years. I have washed them in the dishwasher, used CLR on them, soaked them in hot vinegar and I still have a film although it seems to be getting better. Does anyone have another suggestion? I really like these bowls, but I guess I always have the alternative of throwing them away. By AnnMarie G. Answer By frances Flag0I checked the thrifty fun archives, and found a post that recommended using Easy Off or a similar oven cleaner to remove the film.
The post also said you could use fine steel wool and straight ammonia. Reply By Susan Mickelson Flag0I have used denture cleaning tablets to clean up glass vases/glasses and such. If the bowls are glass, try this. If they are etched, maybe a glass polishing and good washing would improve them. I have many "treasures" from thrift stores. Reply Question: 0 FlagOur new clear glass table top, has a cloudy stain on it after we had dinner on it one day. The problem is this stain is unremovable, I've tried a razor, lighter fluid, nailpolish remover and nothing has budged it. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this before, or do you have any solutions?Thanks, Helene Answer By DEBY Flag0Try CLR, it is unbelievable stuff, just do the whole glass then rinse well. Reply By shinyseas Flag0What is CLR? I saw in one of the comments that I can buy it at Walgreen's-but I'm not sure what to ask for. Reply By acc847 Flag0CLR is the actual name of the product. Stands for Calcium, Lime, and Rust remover.