How to Clean Your Crystal Glassware

Fontaine crystal is 100% dishwasher friendly for thousands of cycles - and that's our preferred method of cleaning for ensuring sparkle and eliminating breakage.

Glassware breakage - whether it's ours or any other fine stemware - usually happens when glassware is hand washed. 

MACHINE WASHING TIPS

Necessary Steps

  •     Use the top rack
  •     Make sure there is space surrounding the glassware

Optional Steps

  • Remove from dishwasher before drying is complete and polish with a Fontaine microfiber cloth for the most sparkle
  • Softer, less intense, cleaning agents are ideal

HAND WASHING TIPS

With a few key pointers, it's easy to care for your glassware.

  • Never wash immediately after a night of enjoyment... Wait until the next day!
  • Wash under warm water
    • No detergent is necessary (unless there was something with heavy aromatics like an Islay whisky or if there are hard water stains)
    • If there are stubborn water stains, a little vinegar soak goes a long way
  • Briefly drain excess water over a towel
  • OPTIONAL STEP: Steam over hot water for extra shine
  • Hold the bowl with a cloth in one hand - not the stem or base - and polish the bowl with a second cloth.
  • Enjoy your beautifully clean and sparkling glass!

IMPORTANT NOTE

Be careful to avoid simultaneously twisting the base and the bowl while cleaning. Crystal is very durable, which is why they are so light, but extensive torsion (twisting motion) can lead to stem snapping. This is an important step to remember for cleaning any glassware with a stem!

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