ThriftyFun Logo
Home   Find   Ask   Share   Answer   Join   Index   Login  
 
 User Login:  Username:    Password:      Forgot It?  | Join ThriftyFun!

 - Beauty
 - Budget and Finance
 - Cleaning
 - Consumer Advice
 - Craft Projects
 - Craft Tips
 - Food Tips
 - Garage Sales
 - Gardening
 - Gifts
 - Green Living
 - Home Improvement
 - Organizing
 - Parenting
 - Parties
 - Pest Control
 - Pets
 - Product Reviews
 - Recipes
 - Repair
 - Weddings for Less

RSS Feed
About Us
Media
Advertising
Contact Us
Privacy Statement
Disclaimer

Cleaning a Narrow Necked Glass Decanter

1x1
Date: 10/06/2009 Topics: Cleaning > Dishes | Readers Request > Cleaning  
1x1
Post Feedback | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Print (With Feedback) | Rate: Thumbs Up Thumbs Down | Bookmark and Share
I have a very deep crystal decanter and it is impossible to clean the inside. I have even I put rice and vinegar and shaken it or put a cloth in it. The cloth couldn't go to the upper part of the lower wide part of my decanter.

There is (I guess) a water/lime stain that needs to to be wiped with something, but that is impossible to reach. I am looking for some kind of liquid cleaner that can be shaken inside it or some other ways to clean it. Thanks.

By decanter from Los Angeles, CA

(1x1 graphic )
Previous: Pork Vegetable Soup ThriftyFun Next: Making Paper Halloween Decorations
(1x1 graphic )
1x1
1x1
 Feedback
1x1
1x1
1x1

By NokomisNims (57) Contact
Definitely try denture tablets - I just cleaned my stainless steel coffeemaker carafe (which I thought had a black lining!) using 3 denture tablets. I was amazed at the crud that came out and that the insides were shiny and silvery! Also the Dollar Tree stores sell bottle brushes in the baby section, only a dollar! Good luck, Nancy in NC

Posted on 10/13/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By 2oma (126) Profile Contact
Another method is sand - either from a sandbox or even the gravel for fish tanks with water to swish - should be good exercise! You might combine also - the denture tablets and some sand. Good luck

Posted on 10/10/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By merry50 (25) Contact
Try putting some dishwashing powder (for a dishwashing machine) in water in the bottle and leave for a day - make sure there is enough water to reach the stain. Shake occasionally. Failing this, you could try the same method using bleach and water. Good luck

Posted on 10/10/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By crazyliblady (36) Profile Contact
I recently bought a bottle brush for wine flutes at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I think if you used something like that combined with white vinegar, it should come clean.

Posted on 10/10/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By mizgwen (2) Contact
Bartender's or Barkeeper's Friend is another suggestion. Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot all carry it.

Posted on 10/08/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By lhendri479 (13) Profile Contact
Try denture tablets

Posted on 10/07/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By aitkin (12) Contact
You can also use a denture tablet or two and fill with water. That is a good cleaner!

Posted on 10/06/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By jess (485) Profile Blog! Contact
You should be able to go to a restaurant supply, or even a chemical supply company and get a long handled bottle brush to fit. Flasks used in chemistry often are long and narrow. A beer or wine making store might have such a thing too.

Another way to clean inside an object is to use table salt with just a little bit of water. It will scrape against the side. I might use both of these methods together to get it crystal clear.

Good Luck!

Posted on 10/06/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

1x1
1x1
 Post Feedback:
1x1
1x1
1x1

Login using the form on the top of the page to post feedback (if you are a registered user). If you have not yet registered, click here to do so. It's FREE!.

1x1
(1x1 graphic )

© 1997-2009 ThriftyFun.com - Design by Cumuli Design
Disclaimer: ThriftyFun.com cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or damage that you may cause to yourself, others, or property when following any advice given on this site. Read the full disclaimer. If you find any information on ThriftyFun.com or in our newsletters that is either erroneous and/or potentially harmful to others, please Contact Us, immediately.