Let's be honest, we've all found ourselves in front of a beautiful crystal piece.

A piece that we love a lot but which unfortunately has aged badly over time.

You've rubbed it to make it look better, but it's no use.

I know it's very frustrating to find yourself in front of a valuable object that has been damaged over time.

You don't know what to do, and you want to do it.

Yes, I know it's not very pleasant.

You've tried everything.

But don't worry, everything is fine.

You are saved.

In this article I will give you the solutions to revive your crystal.

It's not complicated.

Let's be clear, on the internet you can read anything and everything.

It's normal. It's like everything, you need experience to be able to give good advice.

Practice makes perfect.

As you can imagine in 40 years in crystal I have had time to study the problem.

-Are you afraid of breaking your crystal while cleaning it?

-You don't dare put it in the dishwasher?

-Have you read articles on the internet to find solutions?

-But nothing works, your crystal does not regain its original shine?

Finally, let's put an end to all this.

I will give you real solutions.

Simple tips that work.

It all starts with the quality of the crystal.

Well, I know, it's not very nice.

You say to yourself: "thank you!! he starts by criticizing the quality of my crystal"

No, I'm not criticizing.

But often, if the crystal is not of good enough quality it can tarnish faster.

Step 1: The quality of the crystal and its manufacturing technique.

The thickness of the crystal and the way it is made have a lot to do with it.

If you have read my article: “ Tips for your crystal glasses: 7 simple steps to recognize quality crystal every time ”

As I told you in this article: "you will see that for an equivalent size, a crystal glass and a glass glass have a weight that can vary from single to double."

But there is something else to know.

Today, glasses are treated differently.

A heat treatment is carried out on the surface which hardens the glass parison.

Thanks to this, it becomes more resistant to limescale, abrasive products and micro-scratches.

Which allows you to put them in the dishwasher.

So then you say to yourself: "What? In the dishwasher? But that's too risky, my glasses will break."

But no. I'm not crazy. And besides, I do it for some of my glasses.

It depends on the glasses you want to clean.

It would be great if we could do it for everyone.

It is clear that if it is stemmed glasses like champagne flutes it is riskier.

Because even if the glass has a special treatment, the foot will always remain more fragile.

For example, our Traditional Service Champagne Flutes have a very long stem (which is also their special feature).

But there is one more thing to know.

Your dishwasher must be adjusted according to the hardness of the water to avoid whitish deposits.

This is the first thing to do when you buy your dishwasher.

To function properly and avoid the risk of scaling, dishwashers need water that is low in limescale.

To find out the hardness of the water in your municipality, you can contact your water distribution company.

Or you can check your water bill where the PH index should be mentioned.

Water hardness is classified in French degrees (symbol °f or °fh)

I'm not here to give you a lesson in household appliances, but it's still very practical.

So why not use it.

After that, it doesn't work miracles.

If your crystal is very dirty and whitish, you will have to roll up your sleeves and use the right products.

Step 2: What products to use and how to use them.

If your crystal is very dirty or stained, do not hesitate to use very powerful detergents, which cannot in any way alter or damage the crystal.

Here are some examples of products you can use.

• CIF cream

• Or Viakal

Now you know what products to use. It is very important to know the techniques to adopt.

To begin with, if you use products like the ones I just mentioned as an example, you should not hesitate to soak the object you want to clean for a relatively long time. And if the result does not suit you, do not hesitate to repeat the operation.

And above all, rub with a soft sponge.

Attention !!!!

I know sometimes you think, "I'll scrub with my sponge. With that abrasive side, it should work."

But no, absolutely not!!!!

This is the best solution to scratch your crystal.

Most often vases or cups which are heavy pieces.

They get scratched underneath over time.

By the way if you have a part that is scratched.

Please feel free to bring it to the workshop.

By repolishing and resurfacing them I will restore their youthfulness.

It's the same for a small chip.

Whether on coins or glasses, they can be recut.

It is also possible to do this for the feet of the glasses.

To give new life to your chipped glasses and be able to use them again. Bring them to me, I can resize them.

It's always annoying to have a glass missing especially when you have a full service.

Yes, that service that we carefully store in our family sideboard.

Which we keep proudly.

But there is one thing that you probably don't know.

When storing your glasses, do not put them upside down.

If your furniture has been varnished or waxed, it will produce odors.

These will stagnate inside.

And that's a disaster!!!!

It can happen that a brand new service after one or two years, even if it has not been used, becomes whitened by these wax, varnish or other fumes...

Regarding this paragraph there is one last tip I want to give you.

The labels.

The famous little label that we keep as long as possible.

But after a while, this peels off.

And how to do it?

It's very simple.

First of all, you have to start by removing what can be removed by hand. That is, the first paper film.

Then take some CIf Cream. You apply it on top. Wait for it to work and rub with a soft cloth.

Rather than take a thinner that will attack your hands or nose. It is dangerous and not always very pleasant.

Well I told you about glass , vases , but what about chandeliers ?

Because yes, there are also the chandeliers .

And here you ask yourself: “how to clean it?”

Step 3: How to clean your crystal chandelier .

You've all found yourself in front of your chandelier and said to yourself: "but how am I going to clean it?"

It is true that a chandelier can easily be made up of several hundred pieces and it is very complicated to clean some of these pieces without dismantling them.

Oh yes!! Dismantle your chandelier. Whoa!!

But no, it's very simple.

You have to start by turning off the chandelier .

When the bulbs have cooled you can remove them.

Disassemble the chains.

To make it easier for you to understand how to remove the chains, here is a short explanatory video.

Then you take all the pieces and let them soak in a basin of lukewarm water mixed with dishwashing liquid.

Leave this for a whole day, so that it works well.

You can repeat the operation a second time if the chandelier is really very dirty.

Rinse thoroughly. The product must not remain on the crystal. This could create a deposit on the metal parts.

Finally, place all the pieces on a towel.

And when everything is dry, you can put everything back together.

While your pieces are drying, you can start cleaning the chandelier structure that is still in place, by wiping the arms and cups with a cloth and window cleaner.

Don't forget to clean the bulbs, which are the first to get dirty, because dust sticks to them when they are hot.

If you are looking for a product that will allow you to clean your chandelier without dismantling it, we sell on our site a product that has been specially created for cleaning chandeliers.

CLICK HERE to find out.

Now you know how to clean crystal but we haven't yet discussed the subject of precious metals.

Step 4: How to clean gold or platinum encrusted coins .

Particular care must be taken in cleaning these parts.

As for the chandelier you take:

- a basin, lukewarm water and washing-up liquid.

You soak the object you want to clean for a day.

The most important thing is to rinse and dry the parts where the precious metals are located. Because water and dishwashing liquid could damage them.

When drying the piece, remember to use a very soft cloth.

Because even the slightest abrasive cloth will scratch your part.

Gold and platinum are beautiful but like all precious materials, they should be treated with great care.

Finally there remains one question.

Step 5: Is it important to cleanse your crystal regularly? 

Obviously it will be different for a glass, a vase, a carafe or a chandelier.

Obviously for glasses it is very simple, you should clean them well and especially dry them well after each use, to avoid limescale deposits.

For vases : it is important to clean your vase regularly. Because if you put flowers and therefore water in it, it will turn black over time.

Therefore, it is advisable to change the water regularly.

You are saying to yourself: "That's good!! It's obvious".

But hey, you're not going to tell me otherwise.

Sometimes you don't dare to touch your bouquet. Or you don't take the time to change the water because you have other things to do.

But be careful!!

If you don't do this regularly, in the long run your vase may become clogged with limescale deposits which will be very difficult to remove.

And the carafes .

That object that we don't like to clean because we always wonder how to do it.

The easiest way is to fill it with warm water and dishwashing liquid. Let it sit for a while. Shake it and then rinse well several times.

Because wine with lemon Paic is not the best.

It is important to clean the carafe thoroughly after each use.

If there is any wine deposit left at the bottom of the carafe, this can cause stains.

And there you say to yourself: “ok but to dry the carafe how do I do it?”

The best technique is to take some paper towel. Make a wick and leave it in the carafe for a few hours.

Do not hesitate to repeat the operation once or twice until the carafe is perfectly dry.

It is very important to do it right.

If your carafe does not dry properly and you replace the cap, condensation will form which may cause limescale deposits and therefore stains.

Drying your carafe is therefore vital to ensure it remains beautiful over the years.

TO YOU:

There you have it, I have given you the complete method to clean your crystal effectively.

It is simple to follow.

I know cleaning isn't the most pleasant thing to do.

You say to yourself: "I don't have time"

Of course I do.

You want to clean your chandelier in 20 minutes, it's done. And the rest, let's not talk about it, it's even faster.

And then, taking care of a valuable object is rather pleasant?

Plus you can show your loved ones what an expert you are.

Now you know all the real techniques to clean your crystal.

You see it's very simple, no need to worry anymore

So start now.

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