I have many antique bottles and they are no longer clear. What is the best time to clean them?
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You might try soaking the bottles in water with some dish detergent overnight. You can also use vinegar. If there's still cloudiness, you can also use a small amount of salt/water and cover the opening of the bottle, then shake well. Here are some other great tips for cleaning antique bottles:
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Soak it in room temperature water and dishwashing liquid. Make sure to place a towel into the sink, or container, to cushion the glass. The temperature of the water is extremely important since water that is much hotter or colder than the bottle itself can cause it to crack. Allow the bottle to soak for a few hours or overnight if possible. Rinse the bottle with room temperature water. For many old bottles this will remove the dirt and grim that has built up over the years.
If there is a white crusty material caused by the minerals in the liquid, then use commercial products that remove mineral buildups and lime scales.
To clean old bottle with glass that is cloudy with white stains:
Leave it in vinegar and water overnight, rinse with water and dry with a microfiber towel.
Vaseline or petroleum jelly can sometimes remove light calcium build-up. Let it sit for 4-5 days before removing.
Fill with lukewarm water and drop in a denture cleaner tablet.
Or dab a little Pearl Drops Toothpaste on your index finger and lightly rub. Wash with water.
Or spray on Dow Tub and Tile cleaner, let sit, then rinse.
Only use bottle brushes that have soft bristles.
Never try to clean an old bottle with hydrofluoric acid.
Fill the bottle with a solution of 1 part bleach to 7 parts water and allow it to set for at least 12 hours.
You can try putting rice in them and a small amount of water. Shake gently to clean. If that doesnt work, they may be permanently etched.
I've always had great results with using denture cleaning tablets. Just follow instructions on product box.
Distilled Vinegar is good and more natural for cleaning and dissolving deposits and other stains, without harming the piece.If you like cleaners ,CLR cleaner also does a really good job.
Soak in vinegar! I do this pretty regularly and it really works. I would soak them for at least 30 mins.
Youll need:
Dishwashing Soap
Vinegar
Salt
Water
Rinse out any dirt or other debris out of the bottles that will easily come out with water.
Fill the bottles with vinegar. If the bottles have a lot of calcium buildup, water spots, or just plain something you cant get off on the outside as well, completely submerge the bottles in a bowl or bucket filled with vinegar.
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