topic Re: Hollow stemmed champagne glasses- safe or not safe? in Kitchen

Hollow stemmed champagne glasses- safe or not safe?

violann — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:48:35 GMT

I have 8 of these, and I vaguely remember that we stopped using them because they couldn't be cleaned properly?

Myth or fact?

Re: Hollow stemmed champagne glasses- safe or not safe?

NoelSeven — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:17:26 GMT

I never heard that. I have some, also, I think just washing them carefully in hot water and soap would clean them. If you're worried, I'm guessing someone makes a thin bottle brush that would do the trick. You could check Amazon.

I have heavier crystal flutes which I use most of the time, that way I don't worry about breakage.

Re: Hollow stemmed champagne glasses- safe or not safe?

NoelSeven — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:19:24 GMT

Just checked Amazon and did a search for "thin bottle brush."

Lots of choices if you're interested.

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ChynnaBlue — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:38:59 GMT

I've never heard this. I would just clean it with a brush and hold the base of the bowl instead of the stem if you're somehow worried the stem might snap off.

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Mothertrucker — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:34:22 GMT

Well WE stopped using them because flutes are so much better ....the bubbles last longer!

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Tigriss — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 22:54:45 GMT

You can always rinse them with water, then dip in alcohol or bleach solution and rinse again in dish soap. A touch of soaking would remove any dried wine. I have a set of bottle brushes by Contigo for cleaning their travel coffee cups and water bottles. One is has two ends for getting into the tiny nooks. It is long and would work. I got them on Amazon.

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violann — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 23:23:54 GMT

Knew I'd get great answers if I asked here!

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Desertdi — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:20:52 GMT

Wine contains alcohol.........how could there be "germs".............

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Tigriss — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 01:05:54 GMT

Wine may dry and leave a sticky residue on the bottom of the glass, which for these, would be at the very bottom of the stem. That would be difficult to get to unless you let it soak until it all dissolved. But you are right about the germs.....that is why alcohol is used in hospitals.

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debic — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 17:39:49 GMT

Drinking straw brushes are perfect.

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IamMrsG — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 20:09:40 GMT

There are several options for cleaning your wine glasses. One is to add grains of uncooked rice to the water, then cap your hand over the top and shake hard. Another is to do the same thing, but with washed and bone-dry glasses and salt. Also, you can soak your stemware in a towel-lined sink filled with warm water and a few denture tablets.