How to Get White Film Off of Drinking Glasses
Because of the transparency of glassware, keeping drinking glasses clean and spot-free can be a challenge. Dishwashing detergent can leave behind a white filmy residue that, when left to dry, gives the glasses a murky, chalk-like appearance.
Use a white vinegar and water cleaning solution—which is safe and effective for removing stains on all kinds of glass—to keep drinkware clear and stain-free.
Things You Will Need
- White vinegar
- Towel
- Water
- Sink or water basin
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Collect all of the drinking glasses that contain white film residue. It is easier to clean them all at one time, rather than cleaning them individually.
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Set all of the drinkware on your kitchen counter (or another flat surface).
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Fill your kitchen sink or water basin with 3 quarts of warm water.
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Add 1 quart of white vinegar to the water. Your cleansing solution needs to be 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, so if you have a small amount of drinkware to clean, such as only a glass or two, then you may substitute 3 quarts of water for 3 cups of water. One quart of vinegar would then be substitute for 1 cup of vinegar.
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Mix the cleansing solution and ensure that it is thoroughly stirred.
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Place your drinkware into the cleansing solution and leave them to soak for half an hour.
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Rinse each glass individually in warm water to ensure that the vinegar solution has been removed from the glasses.
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Spread a clean towel on a flat surface (such as a kitchen counter), and place the drinking glasses on the clean towel to dry.
The Drip Cap
- Because of the transparency of glassware, keeping drinking glasses clean and spot-free can be a challenge.
- Add 1 quart of white vinegar to the water.
- Spread a clean towel on a flat surface (such as a kitchen counter), and place the drinking glasses on the clean towel to dry.
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Writer Bio
James Clark began his career in 1985. He has written about electronics, appliance repair and outdoor topics for a variety of publications and websites. He has more than four years of experience in appliance and electrical repairs. Clark holds a bachelor's degree in political science.
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