Clean ‘cloudy’ glasses with easy trick using one ingredient

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Foggy glasses occur when hard water droplets dry onto the surface, leaving what should be a shiny finish looking dingy and dull. Even some specialised glass-cleaning products will struggle to prevent the cloudiness from forming, but according to cleaning experts, there is an easy way to stop it. In fact, all you need is some elbow grease and vinegar to clear the cloudiness for good.

How to clean “cloudy” glasses

Freshly washed glasses appear misty when minerals that are found in hard water stick to the surface after the water dries.

These minerals are the same culprits that cause limescale which is why the result is often chalky, with a slight white hue all over “clean” glassware.

Molly Maid cleaning expert, Vera Peterson said: “Cloudiness in glassware is usually caused by two things: Calcium and magnesium left behind from hard water. Washing them by hand is the most effective way to keep them clean and spot-free.”

Speaking to Martha Stewart, Vera explained that hand-washing should be used in place of the dishwasher in order to both clear, and prevent the minerals from ruining glassware.

While a little time spent scrubbing and soaking the glasses is effective to lift surface mineral residue, adding in some vinegar will help to lift stubborn stains.

If a whole set of glasses have come out of your dishwasher looking worse for wear, a full sink full of vinegar water is best.

However, it is important to prepare the acidic condiment before pouring it over your glasses.

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Vera said: “You want the vinegar to be warm before using it as an effective cleaning agent.

“To start, fill your sink with hot water and let your bottle of white vinegar soak for one minute. Next, drain the sink and refill it with the now warm vinegar.”

Carefully place the glasses into the full sink and leave them to soak for around one hour.

To restore the shiny finish on just a few foggy glasses, swap a full sink for a smaller bowl to avoid wasting water.

Soaking is just the first step to really clean-up cloudy glassware and won’t be complete without some quick scrubbing.

To “remove the film” of minerals, Vera recommended scrubbing the glasses with a plastic scrubber or nylon net for a few minutes.

Once the cloudiness has lifted, always take time to rinse each glass with hot water until “crystal clear”.

The final step, and perhaps the most important too, is to dry the glasses and restore the gleaming shine.

How to stop clean glasses looking cloudy

Since dried water droplets are the main culprit of foggy-looking glasses, the best way to stop it from happening is to eliminate the moisture before it evaporates – something a dishwasher is unable to regulate.

Vera said: “Hand washing and drying immediately will help keep your glasses from getting cloudy.”

She noted the importance of using a lint-free rag such as a microfiber cloth to prevent stray fibres from lingering on the glasses.

If you experience a recurring issue with misty glassware – particularly in hard water areas, it may be wise to invest in a water softener.

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