June 10, 2010
Be Careful With Your Glassware - These Tips Should Help!
Luxury glassware which is brought out on those special occasions can be valuable not to mention sometimes irreplaceable and more importantly breakable. Luxury designers such as Kosta Boda create wonderful glass art that anyone would rightly cherish, and you can reduce the likelihood of harming your glassware by following a few useful tips.
Firstly, as obvious as it seems, you should ensure that you place your glass and crystal out of harms reach on a sturdy shelf or in a reliable cupboard. Ensure also that they are stored the correct way up and are not too crowded. Storing glasses upside down can put stress on the rim and may cause the glass stress.
Handling your glassware with care goes without saying but many people do not realise how delicate the stem is. Ensure you hold one glass at a time and try not to put stress on the stem.
On the subject of washing your glassware, be sparing with your washing up liquid. Not only will it make the glass slippery to handle but it can leave a residue. It can be useful to use a drop of vinegar in the water to prevent smears on the glass and help with stubborn marks. Follow up rinsing the glass by swilling it with water to rid the soap entirely.
In drying your glassware, ensure you use a lint free cloth and try not to put stress on the stem or on the rim. If you are very particular and wish to eliminate smears and water marks after rinsing, fill your glasses with water and then dry one by one once your washing up is complete. If you prefer you can air dry but do so only on a rack otherwise you may find the glass misting up.
Crystal glassware containing lead is soft for this very reason. It therefore needs more care and attention than other glassware but in looking after it, it will look its best for many dinner parties to come.
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March 5, 2010
Wine Glass Cleaning Tips Revealed
There is nothing better than relaxing with a nice glass or two of wine at the end of the day. It’s not so fun however having to clean the glass afterwards, especially when trying to get them smudge and smear free. Dishwashers are not really an option as they can damage the glass and make them go cloudy, so what other options do you have available to you?
By hand. You could always choose to wash your glassware by hand in some warm soapy water. This will get them clean but often this leaves them with water smears and a soapy taste when you next come to use them. Also, if you leave them to drip dry you can end up with a buildup of scum around the lip.
Glass cloth. Those people of like a drink quite often might like to get hold of a special wine glass cleaning cloth. They are very gentle on glassware due to their microfibre make-up, and yet they clean very effectively. A great quality is that unlike most other cloths, they are free from fluff and or fibre shedding. They can also be used on all glasses and dinnerware, from whisky glasses to crystal jugs, and when they get dirty themselves you can stick them in the washing machine and they’ll come out brand new.
Glass cleaning balls. For wine enthusiasts who like the latest innovations, there is always the option of the amazing cleaning metal ball bearings. These small pellet-sized balls last forever as they are made from high-quality stainless steel. Stick them in your glass with a couple of spoonfuls of water and then swirl them around for thirty seconds. They will pick up the dirt from any hard to reach places and leave you glasses sparkling.The balls can then be run under some water to remove the dirt from them and used time and again. These are particularly good for cleaning things like glass vases and decanters, where it’s not always easy to get to the deep areas of the bowl by hand or brush.
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