How To Clean Glassware So It Sparkles

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Prepare the cleaning solutions

Fill the sink with hot water. Add a generous squirt of detergent and sprinkling of bicarbonate of soda. Place the dirty glasses in the hot soapy water.

Fill a washing-up tub with cold water, add to this a generous splash of vinegar.

Fill a third bowl with cold water for rinsing.

Step 3: Wash

Wash each glass carefully one at a time in the hot soapy water. Pay special attention to the rim and stem, this is where the majority of the smudges and stains will be.

Step 4: Rinse

Dip each glass in the rinse bowl to remove any soap residue.

Step 5: Vinegar solution

Lastly submerge the glass in the vinegar and water solution. This will give it an extra sparkle. As it is a weak solution, the smell and flavour of the vinegar will evaporate as it dries.

Step 6: Dry and check

Leave the glassware to dry naturally.

Remove you gloves and have a good look at each glass to make sure there no smudges. If you see any polish with a clean, dry tea towel.