Clean vases and decanters by filling them half-full with moderately hot water, a small amount of mild detergent, two tablespoons of white vinegar, lemon juice and a half-cup of uncooked rice. Swirl the rice around for a few minutes to remove residue. Rinse well with moderately hot water and air dry upside down on a rack.

Remove more stubborn stains by filling the container with warm water and a denture-cleaning tablet allowing it to soak until the stain disappears.

Do not clean your fine crystal and glassware with scouring pads or abrasive cleaners.

Washing your crystal in a dishwasher:

It is not recommended that fine crystal, particularly gold or platinum accented crystal, be washed in an automatic dishwasher, as the combination of strong detergents and excessive heat could permanently etch the surface of the crystal, leaving a grey film.