Repair for a Cloudy Wine Glass

Wash wine glasses by hand to prevent the accumulation of a cloudy haze.

The glass in which you serve wine sets the tone for the experience of enjoying the wine's appearance, smell and taste. You wouldn't want to serve fine wine in an unattractive, cloudy glass. Wine glasses sometimes become cloudy due to the build up of hard water residue. Minerals like calcium and magnesium leave deposits on surfaces like glassware, especially if you've washed the glasses in your dishwasher. The best repair for a cloudy wine glass is a wash in a mildly acidic cleaning solution.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Cloths
• Dish soap

Instructions

1. Place the wine glasses in a solution of one part white vinegar to three parts hot water.

2. Wait for 30 to 45 minutes as the glasses soak. During this time the vinegar will help to dissolve the cloudy haze.

3. Remove the wine glasses from the soaking solution and wash them using a cloth and warm, soapy water.

4. Rinse the glasses well and dry them with a lint-free cloth.

References

• University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension; Water Nuisances; Lorene Bartos; February 12, 2006
• "Reader's Digest": 150+ Household Uses for Vinegar