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How to Clean Antique Glass

Antique glass bottles and similar items can be very beautiful as well as very valuable. But over time, they collect dust and mineral deposits, taking away luster and decreasing both the aesthetic and monetary values. However, keeping antique glass clean and cared for is not a difficult task. Read on to learn how to clean antique glass.

Things You'll Need

  • Soft cloth
  • Scouring powder
  • Cotton balls
  • Denture cleanser
  • Stove top polishing cream
  • Bathroom soap scum remover
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Instructions

    • 1

      Soak the glass in denture cleanser overnight.

    • 2

      For slick glass, remove from denture cleanser and scrub with stove top polishing cream.

    • 3

      If the glass still isn't clean, spray it with bathroom soap scum remover and scrub it off.

    • 4

      For other types of glass, for which scratches are not as big an issue, use scouring powder to scrub the glass. Use soft cloth or cotton balls to scrub in order to minimize abrasion.

    • 5

      Begin scrubbing in a small, inconspicuous place towards the bottom of the glass, to test the reaction to the cleaning solution. If paint begins to rub off, stop scrubbing immediately and find a weaker cleaning solution.

    • 6

      Dry your glass thoroughly to avoid crizzeling. If it is a bottle or similar item, turn it upside down on a dish rack to allow moisture from the inside to drip off.


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