How do I remove cloudiness from crystal?

Joyce
by Joyce

have tried everywhere to find out (if) the cloudiness can be removed and I have been informed no. I just thought you might have secret I haven't found yet. This is expensive crystal I'm referring to. Joyce

  6 answers
  • Dee Dee on Feb 16, 2019

    If you put it in the dishwasher and it is etched, it cannot be removed. Only thing to try is Heated white vinegar. Let sit for a few hours, then see if it comes off.

  • William William on Feb 16, 2019

    I agree with Dee. Hope you didn't wash in dishwasher. Same happens to plastic glasses. They get etched from the dishwashing detergent. The new pods are the worst.

  • Hopefully you did not place in dishwasher. That etches them - permanently. Never ever place high end crystal in a dishwasher. Try soaking in white vinegar, then hand wash and dry.

  • Joyce Joyce on Feb 16, 2019

    I purchased the high end crystal at an estate sale thinking they just needed to be washed and when I washed them the cloudiness did not come off. The previous owners must have put them in the dishwasher, Thanks for your reply's. Joyce

  • Robyn Garner Robyn Garner on Feb 19, 2019

    You can also get permanent cloudiness from putting flowers in crystal and not changing the water daily. Adding a splash of bleach helps the flowers and the crystal. Try Barkeepers Friend on a green scrubbie. If it doesn't work, it's etched.

  • Joyce Joyce on Feb 19, 2019

    Thanks for all the answers to my cloudy crystal solution. I was hoping someone had a solution but I guess not. Joyce