Glassware

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Purists will tell you to always wash your glasses by hand. You can listen to them if you wish, but most of your everyday glassware can be washed quite safely (and easily) in your dishwasher.

Wine glasses need a little more care and attention, and they should be washed by hand. Also always rinse your wine glasses after use rather than letting them sit around with a small amount of leftover wine in them.

Wash gently in warm soapy water using a soft cloth. Never use really hot water as glasses don’t like it! Always rinse your glasses with cool clean water after washing.  Try drying them with a microfibre cloth instead of a tea towel, which will leave lint behind. Or you can leave them to drip dry themselves.

		It might seem a bit extreme, but if you're washing a lot of glasses after a party, put a tea towel in the sink before you fill it. This way, if you accidentally drop a glass it has a better chance of survival.

		Keep an eye on the rinse aid in your dishwasher. Without it, your glasses will come out all streaky.

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