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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - Feb 08 2007 :  10:13:44 AM  Show Profile
I was in an antique shop not long ago and asked the owner how she kept all of her glassware ( and some gorgeous chandeliers) so sparkly.
Her response..."Baking soda!" After you have thoroughly cleaned the glass place it in a clean rinse of baking soda and water and let sit for a little bit. Apparently it helps remove any mineral deposits and cloudiness you might get from your water. Rinse w/ clear cool water and hand dry (sorry girls!)immediately. Voila! Sparkle and shine!Who knew?!

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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl

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Janice
Louisville/Irvington Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2007 :  10:35:34 AM  Show Profile  Send Miss Bee Haven a Yahoo! Message
Cool tip, Bramble. Thanks! Any particular ratio of baking soda to water? Or just 'a dash', as my grandma used in cooking?

"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - Feb 08 2007 :  10:41:54 AM  Show Profile
I just added enough to make the water look cloudy. That's not very specific...hmmmm, maybe a 1/2 cup to a full dish pan.



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Persephone
True Blue Farmgirl

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Katrina
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2007 :  10:55:30 AM  Show Profile
My glasses are starting to look cloudy... I might try this with them!
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl

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Janice
Louisville/Irvington Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 08 2007 :  11:11:43 AM  Show Profile  Send Miss Bee Haven a Yahoo! Message
Sounds good. Thanks again. :)

"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl

4853 Posts

Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts
Posted - Feb 08 2007 :  12:31:36 PM  Show Profile
Believe it or not, that makes perfect sense. My mother in law always wants to clean my engagement ring for me, and she has this "top secret" product....that turns out to be baking soda and a toothbrush. It makes diamonds sparkle, so why not glass?!

Just think of all of the roads there are...all of the things I haven't seen....yet.
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl

482 Posts

Amy
Hickory NC
USA
482 Posts
Posted - Feb 09 2007 :  6:21:45 PM  Show Profile
ooh, i will try this on my chandelier. it is in need of a cleaning. thanks!

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ali2583
True Blue Farmgirl

404 Posts

Alison
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada
404 Posts
Posted - Feb 13 2007 :  06:10:32 AM  Show Profile
Thanks for the tip, Bramble. I'll start cleaning up my glasses for Easter dinner!

"God's gift to you is life. What you choose to do with that life is your gift to God"
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl

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Karin
Ellenwood GA
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2007 :  06:53:16 AM  Show Profile
Is there anything baking soda won't do? :)

Karin
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