on โ24-01-2014 02:28 PM
Hi Everyone,
I have a few old decanters and most of them have this strange staining that I can't remove (I've included a photo) - I've tried swirling rice, vinegar, denture tablets, detergent, nothing works - any other tips or is this probably permanent? Thanks
โ24-01-2014 03:33 PM - edited โ24-01-2014 03:34 PM
on โ24-01-2014 05:18 PM
That's a great link - thank you!
on โ24-01-2014 06:00 PM
That is indeed a great site. However if the problem is glass sickness (glass disease) (very common in old decanters and vases) then short of mechanical / abrasive techniques, there is little that can be done.
http://glass-studios.net/sick.html
If you only want to display them in your own collection, then filling them with liquid, or spraying inside with oil will render the cloudiness invisable. Obviously you DON"T do this to items you may want to re-sell.
I can't tell you the number of old clear glass items I have attempted various cleaning methods on; they all look exellent when wet but when dried - the dreaded glass disease has struck again!
on โ28-01-2014 06:25 PM
Hi Siddieswans,
I think your right, it is glass disease.
I just had another look and people say CLR works - the Amazon product description reads "Instantly removes calcium deposits from glassware, decanters, tea and coffee pots"
I just wonder if it's safe.
on โ28-01-2014 07:39 PM
If it is glass disease I have not found CLR at all useful. It is great for calcium deposits but glass disease is when the moisture has actually penetrated the surface of the glass - producing cloudiness. That is why abrasive methods - actually grinding away the surface of the glass, which releases the moisture, is the only real solution. However if the item is otherwise worthless, there is nothing to be lost from trying CLR - I have just not found it to be effective in the cases I have tried with cloudy glass. I have a bottle in the bottom of my cupboard.
on โ28-01-2014 08:24 PM
Have you tried crushed up raw egg shells? Put them in the decanter with some warm water and shake!