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Step 1
Wash antique bottles with warm water and detergent. You may need to soak them in soapy water for several days to loosen up stuck-on dirt. A bottle brush may be helpful. Dry each bottle carefully when you are finished cleaning it.
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Step 2
Add an abrasive, like a handful of uncooked rice or sand, to the soapy water in the bottle and swish it around if there is debris that won't come out.
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Step 3
Try soaking the antique bottle in lime remover to remove stubborn mineral deposits.
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Step 4
Purchase some fish tank brushes from your local pet shop if you have an antique bottle with a narrow opening.
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Step 5
Store antique bottles by wrapping them carefully in bubble wrap. This will keep them clean and protected from breakage.
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Step 6
Display bottles in a clean area that will not freeze.
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Step 7
Ship an antique bottle by wrapping it in bubble wrap before placing it in a box filled with shredded newspaper, Styrofoam peanuts or other packing material. If you are packing more than one bottle, leave at least 3 inches between the bottles and be sure to clearly label the box as "Fragile."












