Got Cloudy Wine Glasses? Reach For The Baking Soda

Final thoughts to keep in mind

After polishing the cloudy glasses, they should shine brilliantly and be free of spots, even after hosting the deepest red wine. (As a tip, to reduce mysterious smudges and excess fingerprints on fine glassware, learn the proper way to hold a wine glass.) For particularly stubborn stains, you may need to rinse them a few extra times with a vinegar and baking soda solution. To prevent future cloudiness, avoid heavy detergents that leave sticky residues, and be sure to rinse wine glasses immediately after use. Even if your glasses have been sitting idle for a while, the delicate glass can become cloudy from dust and debris, so it's wise to wash them regularly, regardless of how frequently they are used.

If you prefer to save time by using a dishwasher to clean your wine glasses, you can certainly do so. Just ensure there is enough space between each glass to prevent breakage, and place them on the top rack to minimize contact with the heating element, which is typically located at the bottom of the machine. And if your dishwasher needs a clean, you can also use baking soda and vinegar to freshen it up. (If you enjoy how this mixture revitalizes a wine glass, consider using baking soda to clean your coffee maker next.)