My grandmother taught me this trick to get cloudy drinking glasses sparkling clear again with 0 effort. Here’s how it works

10. When to wash glasses by hand instead of in the dishwasher

Not every glass belongs in the dishwasher forever. Thin wine glasses, vintage barware, hand-blown pieces, and anything sentimental gets hand-washed in my kitchen. I use warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft sponge, then rinse and dry immediately.

If you are already battling cloudy glassware, hand-washing for a few weeks can help you see whether your dishwasher is part of the problem. If the glasses stay clear after hand-washing but turn hazy