| Cleaning China, Crystal, Glassware Information |
To reduce chipping and breakage: Prepare for washing of glassware by having a rubber pad or folded heavy towel in the bottom of the sink or use a plastic dishpan. If a divided sink is used, have a rubber cover over ridge between both sinks. Never overload sink with glassware. Use mild hand dishwashing liquid detergent, and do not use more than needed to avoid excessive suds.
Hold stemware by the bowl not the stem. With soft cloth under the water, wipe he interior and exterior of the glassware. Rinse in pan of hot clear water, or in second sink of hot water. Allow glass to drain on rack or towel-padded surface. If thoroughly rinsed, they can air dry without dripmarks.
Appearance may be improved or polished if glassware is dried with clean dry lintless cloth.
If by chance there is food dried on surface which does not soak off in washing, never use a metal knife, steel wool scouring pad, or an abrasive cleanser on glass. The least abrasive item in the kitchen suitable for use on glassware is baking soda.
This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus.
MSU 2003
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