how should i clean a vase?

13 replies

nowwearefour · 04/09/2008 12:19

i bought one from a charity shop today. it is lovely. but slightly not quite clean. i want it pristine. any ideas?????

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flowerybeanbag · 04/09/2008 12:19

No but I need to know as well so I'm lurking!

TheProvincialLady · 04/09/2008 12:20

What is it made of?

norksinmywaistband · 04/09/2008 12:20

Is it the inside or outside that is dirty?

JackieNo · 04/09/2008 12:21

Magic Balls?

Legoleia · 04/09/2008 12:22

vinegar or
denture tablets

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nowwearefour · 04/09/2008 12:22

it is made of glass and is dirty on inside i think. i dont have any magic balls but good idea. it isnt just the bottom that is dirty. it is more just grime from a year of siiting in the charity shop i think

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Anna8888 · 04/09/2008 12:22

Dishwasher

Cies · 04/09/2008 12:22

My DP use denture cleaning tablets to bring out a sparkle in their cut glass decanters. They fill a sink with cold water and a couple of tablets, immerse the decanter and leave it to soak for a while (don't know how long)

You could try that.

LittleMissNorty · 04/09/2008 12:27

dishwasher, or failing that hot soapy water and a clean cotton tea towel

MascaraOHara · 04/09/2008 12:29

becaroo · 04/09/2008 12:44

Put dried rice in the bottom to shift the dirt in there.

Biological washing powder is also good.

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nowwearefour · 04/09/2008 14:05

ok thanks. cant believe i hadnt thought of dishwasher but i guess a bit nervous of breaking it. will get some denture cleaning tablets when next somewhere where they might sell them -supermarket?

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georgiemum · 04/09/2008 14:11

exactly Cies! - false teeth cleaning tablets, or bicarb (I suspect they may be the same thing). My mum once bought a glass vase from a charity shop (shh don't tell anyone) and when she cleaned it up it turned out to be a really nice piece of cut crystal.

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