The Codex
On the care of fine glass
Considered, practical guidance on bringing crystal, stemware, and decanters to a flawless shine — and on choosing a gift the discerning man will actually keep.
How to Clean Champagne Flutes: Washing, Drying, Bubbles
How to wash a narrow flute by hand without breaking it, and why towel-drying or air-drying can change how it bubbles.
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Store Wine Glasses Upside Down or Upright? What Experts Say
Waterford says not to store its crystal upside down, one sommelier says always. Who says what, and a simple rule for your cabinet.
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How to Clean Stained Wine Glasses
Why red wine leaves a ring at the bottom of a glass, which cleaners the makers name, what to do about long stems, and when a mark is permanent.
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How to Remove Water Spots From Wine Glasses
Water spots are mineral deposits, so vinegar removes them and prompt drying prevents them. The method, the marks that will not lift, and prevention.
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How to Remove Dishwasher Etching From Glasses
True etching cannot be removed, but film can. How to tell them apart, what causes each, and what makers say to change in the dishwasher.
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How to Clean Cloudy Crystal Glasses Without Damage
Why crystal clouds, how to clean limescale film gently, when cloudiness is permanent, and what the EPA says about lead crystal.
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How to Clean a Crystal Decanter (and Remove Cloudiness)
How to wash and rinse a crystal decanter, what makers name for cloudiness, what to avoid, and why lead crystal is a separate question from cleaning.
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Wine Glass Cleaning Brush: Do You Really Need One?
What glassmakers say about brushes, sponges and cloths for wine glasses, how to reach the bottom of a bowl, and when a cloth is enough.
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How to Polish Wine Glasses to a Streak-Free Shine
The two-cloth polishing method step by step, why a glass can still streak afterward, and how to dry without a microfiber cloth.
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How to Clean Drinking Glasses So They Stay Clear
Washing everyday tumblers and pint glasses, keeping them clear, sanitizing at home, and what to check on secondhand glassware.
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How to Put Wine Glasses in the Dishwasher Safely
Waterford and Val Saint Lambert advise against it for crystal, Libbey gives settings for everyday glass. Who says what, and how to load if you do.
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Wine Glass Cleaner: What Works and What to Skip
The cleaners glassmakers actually name for wine glasses, what none of them mention, and why cleaners should never be blended at home.
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How to Clean Cloudy Drinking Glasses at Home
Tell hard-water film from permanent etching with a vinegar test, then clean what can be cleaned and stop the haze coming back.
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Microfiber Glass Cloth: What to Look For and How to Use It
What to look for in a cloth for glassware, how to use and keep it clean, and what glassmakers actually ask for.
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How to Clean Wine Glasses: A Step-by-Step Guide
The hand-washing routine for wine glasses in order: water temperature, how to hold the glass, how to dry it, and where makers disagree.
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The Secret to Streak-Free Crystal
Why fine glass clouds and streaks — and the simple, old-fashioned method that brings it back to a flawless shine, every time.
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Caring for Fine Glassware: A Short Guide for the Long Haul
Crystal and good stemware reward those who treat them well. How to wash, dry, polish, and store fine glass so it lasts a lifetime — and beyond.
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A Gift for the Discerning Man Who Has Everything
He is hard to shop for because he already buys what he wants. The answer is not another thing — it is a small, well-made tool he would never think to buy himself.
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