Updated by Kitchenistic | December 10, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Whether you invite a few friends over for a drink or set a table for a special family dinner, clean, stain-free glasses can enhance your taste and visual appeal. But what if your glasses still look muddy and dirty even after washing them? Although washing glasses is a simple task in theory, it can be quite difficult in reality. No matter how many times you wash, some glasses seem to be prone to fogging and water stains. Dirty glass is not only detrimental to the appearance, but also changes the taste of liquids such as wine. This is often the case when a crystal wine glass is improperly cleaned.

Here are some simple but effective tips and tricks to help you get the perfect clean, spotless glassware every time.

Most wine glasses are very delicate, especially if they are made of crystal, so please handle them carefully. Even if your glasses look sturdy, don't worry-doing things slowly and correctly is better than breaking them in a hurry.

Some glasses can be washed in the dishwasher, while others need to be washed by hand. Normally, crystal glasses should be washed by hand because they are very fragile. Even if they are strong, crystal glass with gold rims or other decorations cannot be washed in the dishwasher. On the other hand, everyday glassware can usually be washed in a dishwasher, however, this does not mean that it should be washed all. Generally, your most precious utensils, whether it is crystal utensils or other utensils, should be washed by hand.

No matter which method you choose to use, here is the correct method.

To properly clean glassware, you need:

Before cleaning the goblet, make sure to handle it properly: always hold the bottom of the bowl instead of holding the goblet. This is important because the rod is usually the weakest part of the glass. Okay, start washing clothes:

Now that your glasses have been washed, it's time to dry them (if you have already washed your glasses by hand, please skip the machine washing step and skip to the drying glassware step immediately).

Most everyday glassware can be machine washed. In fact, many crystal wine glasses can be washed in the dishwasher. As long as they are sturdy and have no gold edges or other complicated decorations, most crystal glasses can be washed in the dishwasher. Having said that, your most precious glassware should always be hand-washed to prevent additional wear and tear.

If you choose to wash your wine glasses in the dishwasher, it is important to optimize the performance of the machine so that your wine glasses are not stained.

If your machine is in good working condition and your glassware is relatively new, you may not need to polish the glass after running the glass through the dishwasher. However, if you are looking for a perfect clean and clear appearance, it is wise to skip to the polishing step.

To properly dry and polish your glassware, you need:

Whether you use the dishwasher or wash your glasses by hand, if you don't dry them properly, water stains may appear. To avoid spots, please use a microfiber cloth for polishing, because this fabric does not leave traces of fiber (unlike cotton towels). Before polishing your glasses, steam them.

Your glasses should now be very clean and shiny!

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