Waterford crystal is an elegant decoration and a statuesque addition to your Waterford collection. I want to tell you how to care for your precious Waterford crystal vase. More than one priceless crystal vase broke due to the carelessness of its owner, so here are some basic tips to protect your prized collection.
Never Put Your Waterford Crystal Vase in a Dishwasher
Maybe you have heard Dishwasher companies telling you that by now it was safe to put crystal into a dishwasher. Quite a few machines now come with a crystal setting meant to protect the precious items.
A few minutes of your time are not worth putting your possession in danger! If you read some of the stories online you will find that some people experienced breakage and chipping. And even if your Waterford crystal vase does not break – many owners complain about their vases losing their brilliance and sparkle after a few times in the dishwasher.
The Correct Way to Wash Your Waterford Crystal Vase
Wash your vases by hand, using lukewarm water. Some owners of Waterford crystal recommend a bit of ammonia to stop spotting and pitting. When cleaning it, use light, circular motions instead of vigorous rubbing. If not you will cause some minor scratching.
After cleaning your Waterford crystal vase, dry it with a soft cloth and do NOT put any hot or cold liquid inside until the vase is completely dry! A sudden change in temperature can easily cause breakage and stress fractures.
Denture Tabs – Good Or Bad?
Many people recommend denture tabs. They claim that it’s a great way to remove stains on the crystal.
While it might be a good way of cleaning your crystal vase, I recommend you to stay away from those tabs. Here’s the reason why: Waterford crystal contains a small percentage of lead to increase and perfect the beautiful reflections. Now, the Denture Tabs can cause leeching of the lead content.
The lead lingers later when filling it with water, wine or whiskey? In my opinion it’s safer to stick to the hand washing to care for your Waterford crystal vase – and your health.
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