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On January 5th, 2011 at 3:50 pm gayle Said:
Many people do not realize that repairing your mirror and frame is better for the environment than replacing them and also saves you time and money. Most mirrors have toxic chemicals that make up the mirroring process. These include silver nitrate used for the reflective surface and red lead protective coatings with a painted seal coat used on the backing. While on the wall, these substances are contained and not harmful. Breaking up mirrors and disposing of them into landfills and the oceans releases these toxic substances.
An easily applied “Do-It-Yourself” product called MirrEdge® can conceal unsightly black edges. In only minutes an ordinary plain or deteriorated mirror can be transformed into one that is aesthetically appealing as well as environmentally friendly.