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 Care
and Cleaning
Because Riedel glasses
are executed in the finest lead
crystal, it is important to pay attention to their correct
care.
The surface is coarser
than ordinary glass, which gives it the advantage of conveying
more intense aromas. On the other hand, the surface is softer,
more delicate, easily scratched, and quickly
absorbs environmental odours – maybe a cardboard
smell or the wood of your cupboard. As our glasses have a
large surface, this intensifies the effect.
If the glasses are not
used frequently, nose them before serving.
Hand-Washing
Do not be afraid when washing your glasses by
hand. Depending on how greasy the glasses are, use more or
less detergent in lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly afterwards
under running water.
Before polishing your glasses, steam them over
a bowl of boiling water for that extra sparkle.
The best way to polish your Riedels is to use
"Grandma's linen" - lint-free linen which has been washed
without a fabric softener. The softener leaves a light film
of grease which kills the bubbles in champagne.
When wiping, use two cloths and both hands:
your left hand to hold the bowl, your right hand to wipe it.
Do not force the cloth into the bowl; otherwise, the thin
walls will not hold the pressure.
The disadvantage of holding the glass by the
base while wiping the bowl is that you twist the stem which
may break.
Dishwasher Cleaning
Riedel glasses are used in many thousands of
hotels and restaurants around the world and are, of course,
cleaned in professional dishwashers. This is to underline
that you may use your dishwasher. However, please be aware
of some inconveniences:
- Often, the long-stemmed glasses do not fit in the racks.
- The washing cycle takes approximately one hour or more.
The cooling phase, which may take all night, exposes the
glass surface to hot steam and, later, to highly concentrated
moisture. Over the years, this process corrodes the fine
surface of stemware. The result is that the glasses tarnish
after many hundred cycles and show a slight irreversible
blue film.
- Glasses may take on a "dishwasher smell" which is created
by the chlorine in the water or the rinse aid.
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