If you are entertaining friends at home, it is also important to clean your wine glasses properly. Generally speaking, red wines have a large belly, which is good for releasing the wine’s aromas, while white wines are usually packaged in a small-bellied wine glass, which is good for collecting aromas and keeping the temperature low. However, no matter what the glass is, if it is not clean, it will affect the feeling of tasting the wine. Therefore, it is best to clean them as soon as possible after drinking, as failure to do so can affect the taste of your next glass of wine.
I. How to clean wine glasses
1、Cleaning crystal wine glasses
Crystal wine glasses are fragile. It is best not to wash them in the dishwasher, but to wash them by hand. The specific steps are as follows.
(1) Wash the glasses with water. Many wine experts believe that hot water is better.
(2) Add a drop or two of mild detergent to the glass, then add water.
(3) Hold the glass in your hand and fill it with a soft sponge.
(4) Rotate the glass and wipe the inside of the glass with the sponge. If the sponge is long enough, the bottom of the glass will be easier to clean.
(5) Hold the glass by the body, not the foot, and clean the outside of the glass with the sponge, including the foot, stem and body.
(6) Clean the inside and outside of the glass thoroughly with water.
(7) Finally, let the glass dry naturally, or wipe it with a lint-free towel or odorless paper towel.
Tip: Crystal glasses are more permeable than ordinary wine glasses, so they can easily leave a wine stain or odor. At this point, you may wish to use baking soda or vinegar to clean, the effect is very good.
2、Cleaning ordinary wine glasses
If you have enough time, you can use the above method to clean ordinary wine glasses, especially those with hard and short handles. If you are lazy, it is better to use the dishwasher. If there are no stains on the glasses, you can wash them directly with water. If there are stains, put a small amount of detergent and wash again.
How do I store my glasses?
How do I store washed wine glasses?
(1) Place the glass with the wine poured on the glass holder to avoid dust.
(2) Or place the glasses with the mouth up to avoid the accumulation of stuffy odors and leave enough space between each glass to avoid the risk of crushing.
(3) If possible, store glasses in a wine cooler with a glass holder, rather than in a box, to avoid contamination by musty odors. The tray separates the glasses from each other, reducing the risk of crushing and providing high security. Especially suitable for fragile crystal glasses.
(4) Store your glasses in the holder and rotate them regularly to extend their life.
