How to Clean Wine Glasses

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Hold the glass carefully by the bowl and not by the stem.. Rinse the glasses in lukewarm to hot water.. Wipe the glass clean with a long-handled sponge.

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1

Hold the glass carefully by the bowl and not by the stem.

Step 1

Hold the glass carefully by the bowl and not by the stem.

2

Rinse the glasses in lukewarm to hot water.

Step 2

Rinse the glasses in lukewarm to hot water.

3

Wipe the glass clean with a long-handled sponge.

Step 3

Wipe the glass clean with a long-handled sponge.

4

Use a mild, odorless dish soap if needed.

Step 4

Use a mild, odorless dish soap if needed.

5

Rinse each glass well, inside and out, with hot water.

Step 5

Rinse each glass well, inside and out, with hot water.

6

Place the wine glass upside down on a soft towel so that it can air dry.

Step 6

Place the wine glass upside down on a soft towel so that it can air dry.

7

Dry the glasses with a soft, lint-free towel if you live in an area that has har

Step 7

Dry the glasses with a soft, lint-free towel if you live in an area that has hard water.

8

Know that some stains may be permanent.

Step 8

Know that some stains may be permanent.

9

Choose short-stemmed wine glasses made out of glass.

Step 9

Choose short-stemmed wine glasses made out of glass.

10

Plan on washing the glasses separate from the rest of your dishes.

Step 10

Plan on washing the glasses separate from the rest of your dishes.

11

Place the glasses upside down on the top rack, and space them so that they are n

Step 11

Place the glasses upside down on the top rack, and space them so that they are not touching.

12

Use a small amount of odorless detergent.

Step 12

Use a small amount of odorless detergent.

13

Use a short, gentle cycle.

Step 13

Use a short, gentle cycle.

14

Skip the drying cycle.

Step 14

Skip the drying cycle.

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Dry the glasses by hand if you live in an area with hard water.

Step 15

Dry the glasses by hand if you live in an area with hard water.

16

Bring a pot of water to a boil over the stove.

Step 16

Bring a pot of water to a boil over the stove.

17

Hold the wine glass upside down above the water.

Step 17

Hold the wine glass upside down above the water.

18

Wait until the steam covers the wine glass.

Step 18

Wait until the steam covers the wine glass.

19

Wait a few moments, then take the glass away.

Step 19

Wait a few moments, then take the glass away.

20

Wipe the wine glass off with a soft, lint-free towel.

Step 20

Wipe the wine glass off with a soft, lint-free towel.

21

Line the bottom of plastic container with a soft cloth.

Step 21

Line the bottom of plastic container with a soft cloth.

22

Fill the bowl with warm water.

Step 22

Fill the bowl with warm water.

23

Add five tablespoons of white vinegar.

Step 23

Add five tablespoons of white vinegar.

24

Lay the wine glass down in the container.

Step 24

Lay the wine glass down in the container.

25

Wait one to two hours before removing the wine glass.

Step 25

Wait one to two hours before removing the wine glass.

26

Rinse the glass using fresh water.

Step 26

Rinse the glass using fresh water.

27

Set the wine glass upside down on a soft, lint-free cloth to air dry.

Step 27

Set the wine glass upside down on a soft, lint-free cloth to air dry.

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