Cleaning China, Crystal, Glassware
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.