Etching is one of those changes that tends to trigger more concern than it deserves. The first time I noticed it on a piece of crystal, the surface looked slightly cloudy in one area, as if it had...
Category: Clouding, Etching, Film & Odors
Crystal invites polishing. When it starts to look slightly muted, the instinct is often to reach for a cloth and restore the shine that used to come effortlessly. I did this for years, assuming that...
Most glassware does not lose its shine all at once. It happens quietly, usually noticed only when a glass that once caught the light cleanly starts to look a little muted next to a newer one.I began...
Odor is one of the few glassware issues that still catches me off guard. A glass can look spotless, feel clean, and yet carry a stale or musty smell that makes you hesitate before using it. Compared...
Hard water has a reputation problem. When glassware starts to look dull, cloudy, or permanently marked, hard water is often the first thing people blame. I have done this myself, especially in places...
White film on wine glasses is one of those issues that makes you question your entire routine. The glass comes out of the wash looking clean, it feels clean, and yet under light there is a pale haze...