How to clean a wine glass?

If your wine glasses can be cleaned in the dishwasher, this solution may reduce their brilliance, cause yellowing or leave a few marks (limescale, stubborn tannins, washing stains, etc.). Also, hand-clean your wine glasses and decanters.

Good to know: water hardness encourages limescale stains and sometimes complicates washing.

• Soak your glasses or add a little water to loosen deposits and tannins from your red wines.
• Wash your glasses and carafe with hot water and washing-up liquid, rather than a strong detergent. Use the soft side of the sponge to avoid scratching the glass.
• Rinse with hot water.
• Let your glasses drain.
• Dry with a microfiber cloth rather than a tea towel. The microfiber cloth helps to brighten your glassware and revive its shine by wiping away streaks.

Another anti-stain tip is to boil water and place the glasses on top in the steam. Then dry with a microfiber cloth. This avoids water droplet marks.

To prevent limescale marks and restore the shine to your wine glasses, use heated white vinegar, water and a little baking soda. Dip your glasses in this solution when washing.

Use white vinegar and/or baking soda, or hot water. Leave to stand for several minutes, then clean your glasses. After tasting, you can put a little water in the glass to prevent tannins and residues from drying out. This makes cleaning easier.

• Always place your lips in the same place on the glass.
• Hold your wine glass by the stem, not the chalice.
• Use baking soda to avoid limescale marks.
• Clean and dry your glasses properly.