How to Remove Water Marks From Antique Glassware

Antique glassware pieces provide decorative and interesting accents for a table or cupboard. This type of glassware can accumulate water marks, however, appearing in the form of a cloudy white haze. This is a result of minerals in the water that react with the surface of the glass. You can remove water marks from valuable antique glassware by using a gentle, yet effective, household cleaning product.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Rag
• Bucket
• Lint-free cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Mix 2 cups of white vinegar with 1 gallon of hot water in a bucket.

   • 2

     Place the glassware into the solution very gently and allow the items to soak for 20 to 30 minutes.

   • 3

     Remove the glassware from the liquid and wipe the items off with a rag moistened with white vinegar.

   • 4

     Rinse the glasses and dry them with a lint-free cloth.