Tips To Restore Shine To Opaque Glassware And Cutlery

Restoring the original shine to glassware and cutlery is something that often seems impossible. The use of the dishwasher and detergents gradually makes these everyday utensils start to look old and ugly.

And if there is something really annoying is to present a table with opaque glasses and lackluster cutlery. So what can you do? Do the cutlery and glassware have to be renewed or can it be recovered?

We will share some simple tricks for you to restore a large part of cutlery and glassware to its original shine, easily and in a short time, and without damaging your hands.

How to restore shine to glassware?

glitter glass

We love sparkling glasses and glasses. Any drink, even just water, tastes much better in a shiny, clean glass without stains or scratches.

Causes of opacity in glassware

Many of us receive our tap water from ‘hard’ sources, that is, it is water rich in lime. This causes it to accumulate in the dishwasher, on faucets and, of course, on glasses and plates.
In addition to lime, the water may contain other elements that are long-term corrosive to the glass of glasses and dishes. In these cases, it will be, unfortunately, irreversible.
The most common is that it is simple accumulated lime. In this case, we can apply simple, very effective home remedies that will not force you to renew the glassware.
Another aspect that also spoils the glass is washing them with very hot water. Subjecting cutlery and glassware to high temperatures reduces their life cycle.
We know that we need to wash them in hot water to remove the fat, but there are more suitable alternatives.

Trick to restore the shine to glasses, glasses and crystal plates

Materials

1 liter of water
1 basin or a tub
A roll of kitchen paper
1 glass of white vinegar (250 ml)

Process

The water should be at room temperature, that is, neither too hot nor too cold. Bring the small bowl of water (calculate what you need depending on the glasses and plates you are going to polish) and add a glass of white vinegar.
Let them soak for at least two hours.
Then, use the kitchen paper to dry little by little and thus get the shine back. It is very practical and effective.
If you prefer, you can also moisten a cloth or a paper napkin with white vinegar and polish the glass.

How to restore shine to your cutlery?

glitter covered

Most in the day to day the classic stainless steel cutlery. It may also be that, for special occasions, you even have precious silver cutlery.

Causes of opacity in cutlery

Subject it to high temperatures to eliminate fats and adhering foods.
The use of aggressive detergents and soaps.
Stainless steel cutlery is made of an iron alloy and 10% chromium, which, despite being resistant, can stain and be affected by the presence of lime in the water.

Trick to restore shine to cutlery

Next, we will share some tricks that will help you to restore the shine to the cutlery, without making a lot of effort. Take note!

How to remove stains and scratches from cutlery

Sometimes the cutlery has some stains, mainly due to overexposure to heat.
One way to remove stains from cutlery is to use a little olive oil.

To do this, you will only have to take a paper napkin or a little kitchen roll and moisten it with a little olive oil.
Rub vigorously, then dry it again with another napkin.
It is important to bear in mind that, sometimes, the fact of not drying the cutlery causes those annoying stains to remain.

Baking soda to restore shine

It never fails. If there is a product that should not be missing in cleaning the home, it is baking soda.
To do this, what we will do is pour a little baking soda on each cutlery and rub it with the help of a paper napkin. Once done, rinse it off with water and gently re-dry the silverware to see the glitter emerge again.
If you have silverware, try this trick with baking soda too. The result is very good.

Apple cider vinegar

In the case of stainless steel cutlery, it is better to use apple cider vinegar to bring out the shine.
You would do the same as with glassware: you would fill a tub with a liter of water and add a glass of apple cider vinegar.
You would let the silverware soak for a couple of hours, then gently pat dry with a paper napkin or cotton cloth. The result is also very good.

Now that you know the tricks to make your cutlery and glassware like new, what are you waiting to start applying them? Once you get down to it, you will begin to see how nice it is to see the table set with objects in good condition.