How to Clean Peep Holes

How to Make a Reverse Peephole
Written By
Donald Fetzer
Donald Fetzer
Published: May 21, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Cotton swab
  • Glass cleaner
  • Paper Towels
  1. Clean the interior side of the peep hole with a cotton swab soaked in glass cleaner.

  2. Clean the exterior side of the peep hole; use glass cleaner and a paper towel.

  3. Look through the peep hole to verify that there are no streaks or moisture on the lenses. Use more glass cleaner -- on a cotton swab or paper towel -- if streaks are evident. Use the low-heat setting on a hair dryer to eliminate moisture.

The Drip Cap

  • A peep hole is the best way to see through a front door without opening it.
  • Keeping a peep hole clean aids in keeping your home safe and secure.

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Donald Fetzer

Donald Fetzer has been writing professionally since 2008 and is a current college student at St. Petersburg College. Fetzer loves to get his hands dirty working on cars and specializes in writing how-to articles about auto repair.

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