| Antique glassware needs a gentle hand.
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| | sink to wash glassware. The plastic bowl
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| This month we'll give you some useful
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| | protects the glassware from the hard
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| tips to help you care for your antique or
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| | stainless sink.6. Wash items one at a
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| modern glassware.1. Avoid putting
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| | time to avoid any in-water collisions.
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| glassware into direct sunlight or near
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| | 7. Use a soft bristled brush made of
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| any other heat sources such as
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| | nylon or plastic to wash glassware.8.
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| radiators.2. Avoid slippage by using two
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| | Line the drying area with towels in case
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| hands when carrying delicate items.
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| | of any tumbles.
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| Remove lids and stoppers to be safe.3.
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| | 9. Gently dry glassware with lint-free
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| Avoid stains in vases by changing the
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| | cloths.10. During storage, remove
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| water every two days and removing any
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| | decanter stoppers and lids. If there is
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| flowers or leaves before they dry onto
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| | any dampness, the lid will trap it in and
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| the vase. Keep in mind that any liquid
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| | cause cloudiness.Martin Swinton owns
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| will stain glassware if it remains over a
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| | Take-A-Boo Emporium, an antique shop
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| period of time.4. Avoid temperature
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| | located in Toronto, Canada. He does
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| extremes. Very cold or very hot water is
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| | furniture restoration, caning and rushing
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| too taxing on antique glassware. Sudden
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| | repairs, custom reproductions,
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| temperature changes can stress the
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| | upholstery, teaches courses on antiques
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| glass.5. Avoid the dishwasher; it is too
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| | and does appraisals for estates and
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| harsh on fragile glassware. Fill a
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| | community events.
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| plastic bowl with warm soapy water in the
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