Probably in every house today from grandmothers the legacy of crystal remains in the inheritance. This is an essential attribute on the festive table. As a rule, we have my crystal just before it is put on the table. It happens that from time to time it dims or is fairly dirty. Not everyone knows what to clean the crystal, because such utensils are not everyday, and not every young housewife faces this.
Than to clean crystal?
Before you begin to wash the crystal, remember the main rule: you can clean it only in warm or cool water, from hot it can fade and start to crack.
How to wash the crystal in cold water, so that the dishes become transparent and shone? Add the usual vinegar to the water. One liter of water is enough to add 1 st. l. vinegar. After washing dishes, it should be wiped with a piece of corduroy or woolen cloth impregnated with starch.
How can I clean the crystal if it fades from time to time? Boil potatoes in a uniform and after the water has cooled down, lower the dishes there. After a while, just wipe the crystal with a napkin or a cotton towel.
Our grandmothers very easily cleaned the crystal dishes with the help of raw potatoes. Simply potatoes and then dip it in cold water with the addition of blue.
Very often on the crystal vases appear with time green muddy raids. To wash such a plaque is quite possible and without detergents. How to wash crystal in this case: just add salt and vinegar to the water, salt is better to take a large grind.
Crystal chandelier is better to clean with gloves, it will save the appearance of divorce. It is best to use a solution of ammonia in a liter of water dilute 1 st. l. alcohol. The soap solution can not be used for this purpose categorically: the soap creates a film on the surface of the crystal and, under the influence of temperature, it starts to crack.