The best use for silver wine glasses

So you have invested a considerable sum in the purchase of some beautiful silver wine glasses. However, if he is not careful and does not take proper care of them after each use, he may have to replace them in the future. It’s important to understand that silver-plated wine glasses when not cared for properly can be easily damaged and begin to corrode.

So to ensure that the wine glasses you have purchased last for many years to come, we have provided some tips below that you may find useful.

Tip 1 – When it comes to washing your silver wine glasses, be sure to follow the instructions provided by the company that made them. One piece of advice most will certainly give you is that such items should be washed by hand and never in the dishwasher. The problem is that the heat and of course the abrasive ingredients in the detergent will very easily damage the exterior and interior of the glasses.

Tip 2 – Another important thing to remember when it comes to caring for silver goblets is that you don’t need to polish them regularly. In fact, you shouldn’t polish them any more than necessary. Cleaning them regularly with a little warm water and a mild detergent, then rinsing and drying them well will help keep them looking great.

Tip 3 – It is important that you wash your silver wine glasses after they are finished using. Of course, this will help remove any wine residue from inside. If left to sit, it can not only tarnish the silver, but if left in contact with it for too long, it can cause the silver to corrode.

Tip 4 – If there are going to be times when you need to polish your silver wine glasses, be sure to use a good quality silver polish or cream. What you should never do is use any type of metal polish, as this will only cause more damage to the silver because it will contain abrasive materials. Then, after polishing, you want to make sure to rinse them in lukewarm water before drying them with a clean, soft cotton kitchen towel.

When polishing your silver wine glasses it is important that if they are etched you use a soft brush to remove any polish residue from the crevices. What you should not use, of course, is any kind of abrasive cloth or wire wool to do this, as this will scratch the surface and over time weaken the silver and cause it to tarnish and discolor.

Tip 5 – Finally, when you are cleaning and polishing your silver wine glasses, if you intend to wear gloves, make sure they are made of cotton or plastic. The problem with conventional rubber gloves is that they contain ingredients that can corrode silver.