A quick way to clean a crystal vase with eggshells

Cleaning a crystal vase from dirt can sometimes be difficult. Especially if it has a too narrow neck or great height. There are specialized chemicals. But they are all expensive and cannot be called completely safe. An excellent replacement for them is ordinary eggshells. It allows you to quickly remove plaque from glass, giving it shine and shine. The main thing is to remember a few rules of this method.

What types of contaminants can the shell cope with?

Even with careful use, over time, crystal products lose their shine and original appearance.

The following types of contaminants may appear on them:

1. White plaque. More often it is a consequence of using too hard water to fill the container.
2. Green plaque. It appears if you leave a bouquet of flowers in a vase in water for a long time.
3. Oily dusty coating. Housewives who store vase on open shelves in the kitchen face this problem. During cooking, drops of fat fall into the container, and the top becomes covered with dust.

Eggshells will help deal with all three types of contaminants. It allows you to clean the inside of the product due to the abrasive effect.Moreover, the shell particles are so soft that they do not leave scratches on the surface. Moreover, they allow you to sand out existing microscopic cracks.

Important! Do not wash crystal in too cold or hot water. Otherwise it will become cloudy. And with a sharp temperature change it can even crack.

How to properly wash a vase with shells

Every housewife can clean a vase using eggshells. This is a simple method that does not require financial costs or physical effort. The whole process is divided into several main stages.

Step 1: prepare the shell

Hard boil a few eggs. The exact amount depends on the volume of the container. On average you will need 2-3 eggs. Grind the shells using a crusher. You can also put it in a bag and roll it with a rolling pin. Do not grind it to a powder state. The particles should be medium in size.

Step 2: fill the shell

Place the crushed shells in a vase. The result should be a layer at least three centimeters thick.

Step 3: fill with water

Pour warm water into the flower vase. It should exceed the level of the shell by a couple of centimeters.

Step 4: cover with film

To make it easier to clean the product from plaque, cover its neck with cling film. You can also use a regular plastic bag.

Step 5: attach the film

You can fix the film or bag on the neck using a simple rubber band. If you don't have it, any string will do.

Step 6: Cleanse

Shake the vase with rotational movements, first clockwise and then counterclockwise. Then we make progressive movements up and down. It takes about a minute to continue these actions.

Remove the shell from the container.Rinse the product in warm running water. After this, you will see that the bottom and walls of the dish are completely free of white or other deposits and become shiny.

Using eggshells you can clean not only crystal vases, but also any containers made of glass or ceramics. This is the first way to remove contaminants from products made of particularly thin material. And the second, especially gentle one: tear up some pieces of paper and just shake it with water - it also cleans well.

Important rules for caring for crystal

To ensure that crystal always remains in its original form, it must be properly cared for.

You should adhere to the following recommendations:

1. It is better to carry out all manipulations with the product during washing over a basin of water. This way the vase will not break if it accidentally slips out of your hands.
2. After washing, you need to thoroughly rinse the product in running water to completely remove any remaining dirt. Afterwards it needs to be dried, since the remaining drops of moisture can re-form plaque on the walls. To do this, use paper towels or pieces of lint-free cloth.
3. Vinegar will help add shine to crystal. You need to keep the product in its solution for five minutes, and then rinse with water. We also sometimes used finely chopped pieces of raw potatoes. The potato starch in raw potatoes made the glass even more polished and shiny!

Such simple recommendations will help extend the life of your favorite vase, make it shiny and attractive. Any other crystal glassware should be treated in the same way.

Questions and answers

Do I have to use chicken egg shells or will another one work?
It doesn’t matter at all what kind of eggs the shell will come from. Cleansing occurs due to a soft abrasive effect.

How often can this method be used without damaging the product?
You can use the shell at least every day. It does not damage the walls of the vase in any way. Even a product made of very thin material will remain intact.

Will this method work for cleaning vases with narrow necks?
Yes, this method will be ideal. To place the shell in a vase with a narrow neck, you can use a funnel or a sheet of paper rolled into a bag.

Using eggshells, you can clean your crystal vase from any type of dirt. It does not damage the surface, gives it shine and a beautiful appearance. The main thing is to be careful when cleaning and not to shake the product too much to avoid dropping it.