How to wash mouth-blown glass

What temperature can you wash mouth-blown glass at?

Most glass products can be washed in the dishwasher using a gentle programme designed for glass and at temperatures below 40°C. This helps to maintain the clarity and structure of the glass. Please open the machine before drying. However, there are specific collections that should be hand washed to avoid injury:

These jugs and glass series cannot be dishwasher-safe.

• The Kate series
• Paris Hobnail jug with gold details
• Hobnail glass with gold details
• Eiffel Hobnail jug with gold details

Can the glasses be washed on an economy grogram?

We recommend that you do not use economy programs, as steam is used and the steam is more often hotter than the 40 degrees that we recommend. Celsius.

This way you avoid having glass plague on your glasses.

It is important that you wash your glasses properly if you want them to be nice for a long time and avoid them getting the milky look that they get when the glasses get glass plague. Glacial plague occurs when the glasses are washed at too high a temperature – this means that the acid in the glass is destroyed, it may not be visible immediately, but unfortunately it only takes one more time to The damage was done, although it was not necessarily visible.

Can glass stains be removed?

This is how you remove glass stains if the damage has already occurred.

Have your glasses got a foggy and dull surface? Then it could be caused by glass stains – a condition where the glass surface has been etched by the dishwasher’s heat and soap. Glass stains can be difficult to remove, but before you consider discarding your glasses, try these methods to save them. Since it is the acid in the glass that is broken, we warn that it rarely works.

1. Wash in clear vinegar – soak the glasses in a mixture of warm water and clear vinegar for about 30 minutes. Rinse and dry them with a soft cloth.
2. Use toothpaste – Apply a small amount of toothpaste to a soft cloth or toothbrush and gently scrub the glass. Toothpaste has a mild abrasive effect that can help remove the matte coating.
3. Polishing – In some cases, a gentle glass cleaner or a glass polish can help restore the clarity of the glass.

This is how you avoid glass stains and matte glass

• Wash at low temperatures – Glacial plague is often caused by silicic acid from the glass material, which is released at high temperatures. Therefore, wash your glasses at max. 40°C in the dishwasher and use a glass program.
• Open the dishwasher quickly after washing – dampness and dampness from the dishwasher can exacerbate the problem. Therefore, open the door immediately after washing to allow the vapour to escape.
• Wipe the glasses off by hand – To avoid limescale and moisture-related damage, wipe your glasses with a clean cloth after washing.
• Hand wash delicate glass – Fine crystal glass and other fragile glass types should always be washed by hand to avoid glass stains and scratches.

Unfortunately, if neither vinegar nor toothpaste nor polishing can restore the clarity of the glass, the glass plague has become a permanent problem. If so, there is little else to do but live with the matte surface or replace the lenses.

By following these tips, you can extend the life of your lenses and maintain their beautiful, clear finishes for years to come.

How to avoid limescale on your glasses:

Calcareous deposits can occur on glass due to the natural calcium content of the water, which can result in white spots or a matte surface. To minimise the risk of limescale deposits, the following are recommended:

• Doses of salt, laxative and detergent in the dishwasher according to the hardness of the water.
• Wash at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees Celsius
• Select the shortest program on the machine
• Use coarse salt in the dishwasher, as fine salt can accumulate and affect the dosage.
• Open the dishwasher door immediately after completing the program to let the steam escape.
• If necessary, wipe the glasses with a cloth after washing to remove any remaining moisture.
• Do not store glass with the opening downwards in the cupboard, as residual moisture may cause limescale deposits.

Please note: The hardness of the water can be found on your local waterworks website

If limescale deposits occur:

If your lenses have already been stained with white spots or a matte finish, the following method can be used:

• Place the glasses in a solution of citric acid or vinegar water overnight
• If this does not remove the deposits, it may indicate that the glasses have been etched and have developed glass plague, which unfortunately is often a permanent injury.

Cleaning pots with limescale deposits:

If a pot has limescale deposits at the bottom, the following methods can be used:

• Fill the pot with a couple of spoonfuls of uncooked rice and two deciliters of household vinegar. Shake the jug thoroughly and repeat the process until the limescale is gone
• Use the juice from a lemon and leave it on for 8-10 hours, depending on the amount of lime. Make sure that the lime is covered with lemon juice for effective removal
• Mix warm water with 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda and leave it overnight
• Fill the jug with juice and put it in the refrigerator overnight. The acidity of the juice helps keep the jug free of lime

Anna von Lipa is known for producing handmade hand-blown glass products of the highest quality. To ensure that these products retain their beauty and functionality for many years, it is important to follow some care instructions. In order to preserve the beauty and integrity of mouth-blown glass products, it is generally recommended to Wash them by hand. This reduces the risk of breakage or damage and ensures that the lenses remain in optimal condition for many years.

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