Cleaning of glasses
Glasses should always be treated with great care. The majority of the Stölzle Lausitz Glasses is according to the DIN EN 12875-1: 2005-08 Suitable for use in the dishwasher and can survive up to 500 rinsing cycles in the right conditions without affecting the shine or clarity.
Glasses that are marked with "only hand wash" or "not dishwasher -safe", or in which no special care instructions are noted on the packaging, should only be washed by hand.
Important information on loading the dishwasher:
Make sure that when the glasses are placed in the dishwasher, there is a sufficient distance between the glasses so that they do not touch each other or with other objects. If possible, place the glasses in the upper compartment of the dishwasher and use a glass holder if it is available. This protects the glasses from slipping during the rinsing process. Avoid any contact between the glasses and metal objects or other utensils to prevent damage.
For particularly high glasses that do not fit into the upper subject, they can be carefully granted into the lower compartment if your device has a special glass program. Otherwise they should be washed better by hand.
Settings for the dishwasher:
- Dosage: Make sure that the detergent and the rinse aid are dosed in accordance with the instructions to avoid overdose. Make sure that there is always enough rinse aisle in the device.
- Water fermentation: The glass can attack too soft. Therefore, the water hardening system should be tailored to the water hardness in your household, ideally to a value of 3-4 ° dH (degree German hardness). Make sure that there is enough dishwasher salt.
- Temperature and program selection: Choose a special glass program (50-55 ° C) or, if available, a special glass program.
- Steam: After the rinsing process, open the door of the dishwasher to dissipate the escaping steam. This prevents the moisture from damaging the glass surface and favors glass corrosion.
- Remains of food and fruit juices: If the glasses are dirty with remains of food or fruit acid (e.g. by juice), it is advisable to clean them first before they come into the dishwasher. Particularly Red Wine leaves residues that can attack the glass if you stay on it for too long.
- Avoiding aluminum contact: Never rinse glasses and aluminum objects (e.g. garlic presses or pots with aluminum handles), as this can lead to chemical reactions and rapid corrosion of the glass.
Hand washing and drying/polishing:
If you wash the glasses by hand, use warm water and a mild detergent. Avoid hot or boiling water so as not to damage the glass. Rinse the glasses thoroughly to remove all detergent residues.
For drying and polishing, we recommend microfiber towels. Hold the glass with one hand and carefully polish the goblet with the other hand, both inside and outside.
Avoid keeping the stem and chalice at the same time, as this can break. Never dry your glasses on a metal frame because this could cause scratches.
Microfiber towels:
For polishing, please use microfiber cloths to clean the surface gently and strip-free. Wash them at 60 ° C to kill germs. Use odor -neutral soap and do without fabric softener because it can leave a film on the glass surface. Microfiber towels should not be dried in the dryer.
Storage of the glasses:
Do not store your glasses in cupboards in which strong smelling foods are kept. Glass can absorb these smells, which could affect the aroma of the wine.
Avoidance of glass covers:
The clarity and shine of a glass are decisive and small surface damage is immediately visible. A permanent cloudiness arises when the glass is affected in a depth that is even millimeter thin. Lime deposits or detergent residues are often responsible for clouding, which can be easily removed with citric acid or vinegar. In the case of glass corrosion, on the other hand, the glass components change, which leads to one Whiteen surface. This type of damage cannot be undone.
Cleaning of decanters:
Also Decanter need special care. Most Stölzle Lausitz Decanter Should only be cleaned by hand, unless different care instructions are given on the product pages.
Clean that Decanter Immediately after use with clear water to remove wine residues. Pay special attention to Red Wine, Since the acid can attack the glass if residues are too long in Decanter remain. Fill the Decanter Then with warm water and leave it overnight. The next day, rinse it out again and fill it with about ½ liter distilled water. Swivel that Decanter Carefully and pour out the water. You can also use citric acid or vinegar for more thorough cleaning, but rinse thoroughly to avoid smells.
Avoid detergent or soap because these are difficult to remove. Special cleaning tabs or cleaning beads can be used to remove stubborn stains.