Caring for your crystal

Always

  • Wash your crystal before use. When washing crystal use warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse with clear warm water. The small label will easily soak off in water. If handled with care and using a low temperature washing cycle Dartington Crystal can be used in the dishwasher. Dartington Crystal only recommend using Finish 3 in 1 detergent for dishwasher use. Large and heavy items should always be washed by hand.
  • Dry with a soft cloth holding glasses by the bowl and not the stem. Avoid twisting the stems during washing and drying.
  • Change liquid content and wash vases and decanters regularly to prevent staining.
  • If staining does occur, remove with vinegar on a soft cloth, or soak in a solution of vinegar and water (50/50). A mild abrasive such as rice or crushed eggshells can be used inside containers.
  • Stand or store crystal stemware right side up to avoid damage to stemware rims.
  • Use wooden spoons with serving bowls to avoid chipping.

Never

  • Expose crystal to rapid temperature changes, i.e. very hot oven or very cold water.
  • Use crystal products in a microwave or conventional oven or in a freezer.
  • Re-light night lights that may have burned to below half their container depth.
  • Allow a naked flame to come into contact with the crystal or leave a burning candle unattended.
  • Stack one glass inside of another.
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