How to Properly Clean Wine Glasses

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Part of enjoying a good bottle of wine, is being able to drink it in a clean, clear and shiny glass. The challenge though for a homeowner is how to keep it so after use.

Refinery 29 shared a hack. Beer Menu    

“Beautiful glassware is an excellent accessory for any party, but cleaning it afterward can be a pain. Professionals will recommend polishing wine glasses with a cloth for a crystal-clear effect, but in real life, you just want them dry and stainless. The trick? Don’t even bother hand drying your glasses. After washing them with hot water, place the glasses upside down on a cooling rack or oven rack. If you don’t have either, simply place the glasses upside down on two chopsticks. Once they’re dry, polish up the edge of the glasses, and you’re done.”

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Clean, Clear and Scent-less?

Bon Appetit meantime underscored that although wine glasses have to be shiny clean, it does not have to be scented. Escondido IntertwinedBistro Restaurant 

“Just as you should never wear perfume or cologne to a wine tasting, you definitely don’t want to ruin your sensory experience by muddying it up with scented dish soap. Garrett Smith, beverage director at Sushi Nakazawa in NYC, explains you’ll be burying your nose in the glass (or, if that’s not your thing, it’ll at least be in the general vicinity), and washing with a fruity or floral scented detergent is an equally punishable offense. “A perfect glass should smell like nothing,” says Smith.”

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Winegeographic also gave its readers their two cents on cleaning wine glasses.

“Whenever possible, don’t use soap. Soap, especially those frou-frou scented ones, leave a residue, and that residue taints your wine. Rinse your wine glasses out immediately after using them, and if residue remains, wipe it away with a soft sponge or lint-free towel (you can polish them after with that same towel). If you need soap, use non-scented, gentle varieties and rinse thoroughly. Your nose and mouth will thank you.”

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