Anything I can do to make them clear again?
2006-06-05 20:51:09 · 7 answers · asked by CJ 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I believe the lime away might work and I have used it many times on ceramic tile and shower doors. I apply it with a toothbrush (wear gloves!) and I would rinse quickly. But it has phosphoric acid and it might etch. First, try my other trick. I do this all of the time ---use oven cleaner. I don't use the kind that requires heat. Because it is cheap, you can afford to wipe off a bit every 5 minutes to see when it is working. I have used on so many things, especially glass dishes that have grease that has baked itself on for hours. You might also try something called CLR-for calcium, lime and rust. You probably have calcium and other mineral salts from hard water. I have only used this for rust but have heard that it works on glass. Good luck!
2006-06-06 02:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by deleemar1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used LimeAway on a set of imported handblown glasses and it did the trick. We have reallllly hard water here in the desert(AZ) and that's a problem. I have heard that some detergents can actually etch the surface of the glass, ruining it, but I don't know about that...
Some say to use white vinegar, but that has never worked for me; maybe it's not strong enough.
Anyway, I mixed some LimeAway with really hot water in a dishpan and soaked the glasses. The stuff is expensive, so I only filled it about halfway and just turned the glasses after a few minutes. With gloves on, scrub then gently with a non-abrasive pad and rinse them well-- should do it.
There are also some treatments you can put in your dishwasher to clean the stained glasses as well as your washer-- ask around at Home Depot.
Good Luck!
2006-06-05 21:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by fitpro11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom put rice and a little bit of water in the bottom of her vases when they get cloudy it seems to do the trick.
You might also want to try soaking them overnight in Bleach water.
Good Luck
2006-06-05 23:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Mac 4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use bleach mixed with water and detergent in a bucket; soak the glasses in the mixture for a few hours or overnight. Your glasses will look sparkling and new.
2006-06-05 21:03:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u dont need such detergent or something .thre is a cheap way.take some curd and mix in water and pour it upto brim & keep it overnight.i m sure u will succed this is the traditional way in india.after u have succeded pls email to arjunjmenon_2005@yahoo.com
2006-06-06 00:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by arjunjmenon_2005 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add 1 cup to your dishwasher, (just pour it into the bottom), before turning it on. This is in addition to your normal dishwasher soap of course.
(As an added bonus, this also cleans the inside of your dishwasher too!)
If you don't have a dishwasher... oops! I don't know!
2006-06-05 20:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by love_2b_curious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use "jet dry"
2006-06-05 21:08:11 · answer #7 · answered by Cricket Monroe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋