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