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Over time, glasses can tarnish and lose their former shine. A sort of white patina appears and alters the transparency and shine of the glasses.
Traces of limescale and corrosion are the main causes of this white veil which appears on the glassware. Whether you choose to wash in the dishwasher or by hand, these stubborn stains are difficult to remove.
Here are some grandma’s tips that help remove stubborn stains and make glasses clean and shiny.
Do you want to offer your guests a drink, but your glasses seem dull and lack shine? Don’t worry, there are solutions to get rid of white marks on lenses.
To wipe the windows and make them shine, black soap, dishwashing liquid, lemon juice or even spirit vinegar are proven cleaning products. But what about tarnished glasses that have lost their shine?
Spotlight on the best tips for cleaning lenses and removing unwanted stains.
3 grandma tips to get rid of white patina on glasses
To descale, polish or strip glasses, these 3 methods are very effective:
Baking soda :
Baking soda is a multi-use product that cleans various surfaces around the house. Used to remove stains from laundry, sanitize the fridge, scrub toilets or even remove grease stains from ovens, pans and pots, this product is essential for ecological cleaning.
Additionally, this powder has whitening properties and is very effective in removing stubborn dirt and stains from wooden furniture, carpet, clothing or glassware. To use it, mix baking soda with a little water to obtain a paste-like texture.
Then, you will need to spread it inside and outside of your glasses and leave to act for 10 minutes. After the delay, use a soft cloth to gently rub the surface without scratching or damaging the lenses.
Finally, rinse with clean water and use a dry cloth to wipe them and remove traces of limescale.
White vinegar:
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