you do not want to grind abrasive particles into delicate stemware. For thick residue inside narrow glasses, a soft bottle brush helps reach the bottom without scratching.

7. A hands-off method for lots of glasses at once

If I’m dealing with 8 or 10 cloudy everyday glasses at once, I use the kitchen sink. I plug the sink, add about 1 gallon of warm water, and pour in 2 to 3 cups of white vinegar. Then I let all the glasses soak together for 20 to 30 minutes while I